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Easy Malteser Tiffin Bars Recipe

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(This post has been updated from the original November 2015 version to provide a better experience for you)

These CRAZY easy to make Malteser tiffin bars are a guaranteed crowd pleaser! Perfect for parties and gatherings, no one will ever suspect how little effort you really put in. (Shhh, it’ll be our little secret!) Just like my Maltesers microwave fudge, this no bake Malteser tiffin is a treat you absolutely need in your life. 

Malteser Tiffin Bars, a glass of milk and gold curling ribbon lay on a table.

What makes Malteser tiffin bars so good?

Here’s some of the good bits about this wonderful Malteser tiffin…

  • No bake treat
  • Perfect to make with the kids
  • Makes a large quantity of bars
  • Ideal for parties / gatherings
  • Super easy to make
  • The fridge does all the hard work for you
Malteser Tiffin Bars, a glass of milk and gold curling ribbon lay on a table.

I really do love a good no bake treat! I especially love that there’s no fussing about making lots of faffy, individual portions. You just press it all into one giant tin then slice later. SO much quicker and easier! Which reminds me of my no bake Maltesers cheesecake recipe – if you love this, you’ll love that too!!

Malteser Tiffin Bars, a glass of milk and gold curling ribbon lay on a table.

Tips for making Malteser Tiffin Bars

Never made no bake tiffin before? It’s ok! I’m here to help…

  • Make sure you line the tin. It just makes life easier!
  • Give the tiffin mixture a really thorough mix to ensure everything is evenly coated and the bars properly stick together.
  • Be gentle when heating that white chocolate! Do more mixing than heating and you’ll run into to fewer potential problems.
  • Buy more Maltesers than you actually need. (You know you’re going to eat some along the way!)
  • Don’t try cutting until it’s completely set. Be patient here and you will be rewarded, I promise!
  • Substituting ingredients? Bear volume in mind, not weight. 20g of raisins will not equate to the same as 20g of super light Rice Krispies.
Malteser Tiffin Bars and gold curling ribbon lay on a table.

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Malteser Tiffin Bars and gold curling ribbon lay on a table.

No Bake Malteser Tiffin Bars – Step by Step Picture Recipe

(For a printer friendly version, see the recipe card at the end of this post)

Here is what you will need to make 20 slices.

Ingredients

  • 185g (6.5 oz) Maltesers
  • 250g (8.8 oz) Rich Tea Biscuits
  • 55g (2 Cups) Rice Krispies
  • 125g (1/2 Cup) Unsalted Butter
  • 1 x 395g (14 oz) Tin of Condensed Milk
  • 2 tbsp Cocoa Powder
  • 200g (7 oz) White Chocolate
  • 1 tbsp Trex (Vegetable Fat/Shortening)

Essential Equipment

  • 30 x 20cm (12 x 8″) Rectangular Baking Tin
  • Food Processor

Instructions

First, line the base and 2 sides of the tin with baking paper. Cut 20 x Maltesers in half and set to one side. These will be used for decoration later.

Next, in a food processor, blitz the rich tea biscuits (250g | 8.8 oz) until they look a little something like this…

Rich tea biscuits broken up in a food processor

Then tip the biscuit crumbs into a large bowl along with the Rice Krispies (55g | 2 Cups) and remaining (whole) Maltesers (185g | 6.5 oz – minus 20 halved)

Meanwhile, in a saucepan set over a low heat, gently melt together the butter (125g | 1/2 Cup), condensed milk (1 x 395g | 14 oz tin) and cocoa powder (2 tbsp). Stir until smooth.

Butter, condensed milk and cocoa powder melted together in a small saucepan

Now pour this gooey deliciousness over the dry ingredients and mix really well.

Malteser tiffin mixture in a glass bowl with a wooden spoon

Time to firmly press the mixture into the prepared tin. I find it easiest to use the back of a metal spoon as it tends to stick less.

Malteser tiffin mixture pressed into a rectangular baking tin lined with baking paper

It’s topping time! Break the white chocolate (200g | 7 oz) into a glass bowl and add the trex (1 tbsp). Heat in 20 second intervals in the microwave, stirring well in between each time. (Or set over a pan of barely simmering water.)

White chocolate and Trex melted together in a glass bowl

Finally, pour over the top of the crunchy chocolate mixture and smooth out with a spoon.

Melted white chocolate spread over the Malteser tiffin mixture in a rectangular baking tin

Last but not least, press the halved Maltesers you ate set aside earlier into the top. (Space them out so you will get two per slice.)

Malteser tiffin topped with Maltesers ready to be placed in the fridge to set

Allow your Malteser tiffin to set in the fridge for at least 3-4 hours, overnight is best if you have the time. When it’s firm, slice into 20 pieces and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. I mean, not that it will last that long!

Malteser Tiffin Bars, a glass of milk and gold curling ribbon lay on a table.

And there you have it, told you it was easy! I have always had a soft spot for Maltesers. You can’t just have one can you? I saw a pretty fun game once that you can try with any ‘leftovers’. Pull out a measuring tape between two people & roll a Malteser down from one person into the other one’s mouth. See what the furthest distance you can get is!

Malteser Tiffin Bars, a glass of milk and gold curling ribbon lay on a table.

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Malteser Tiffin Bars, a glass of milk and gold curling ribbon lay on a table.

Easy Malteser Tiffin Bars - Printable Recipe

Yield: 20
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Additional Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes

These incredible no bake Malteser tiffin bars are a guaranteed crowd pleaser! Easy to make (even with the kids) and perfect for parties.

Ingredients

  • 185g (6.5 oz) Maltesers
  • 250g (8.8 oz) Rich Tea Biscuits
  • 55g (2 Cups) Rice Krispies
  • 125g (1/2 Cup) Unsalted Butter
  • 1 x 395g (14 oz) Tin of Condensed Milk
  • 2 tbsp Cocoa Powder
  • 200g (7 oz) White Chocolate
  • 1 tbsp Trex (Vegetable Fat/Shortening)

Essential Equipment

  • 30 x 20cm (12 x 8″) Rectangular Baking Tin
  • Food Processor
  • Large Bowl

Instructions

  1. Line the base and sides of the tin with baking paper
  2. Cut 20 Maltesers in half. Set to one side.
  3. Pulse rich tea biscuits in a food processor until small and lumpy (but not dust!)
  4. Place the Rice Krispies into a large bowl with the remaining Maltesers and the rich tea biscuit crumbs.
  5. Over a low heat, gently melt together the butter, condensed milk and cocoa powder in a small saucepan.
  6. Pour this over the dry ingredients and mix very well until everything is evenly coated.
  7. Press the mixture into the prepared tin and smooth out with the back of a spoon.
  8. Add the white chocolate and Trex to a microwavable bowl and heat in 20 second blasts in the microwave. Stir really well between each time, until it's melted and smooth.
  9. Pour the topping over the tiffin mixture and smooth out.
  10. Press the halved Maltesers into the top (that we set aside earlier). Be mindful where you're cutting - try and allow two per bar.
  11. Chill for 3-4 hours until completely set. Slice into 20 bars.
  12. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Consume within 1 week.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 20 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 301.35Total Fat: 16.18gSaturated Fat: 8.86gSodium: 0.28mgFiber: 0gSugar: 27.53g

Nutritional information on kitchenmason.com should only be used as a general guideline, I am not a certified nutritionist. Please always check labels for allergens where applicable.

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About Emma Mason

Emma is a professional blogger. Utilising over 20 years of cooking experience, she’s passionate about making your life easier, one recipe at a time! Drawing on her 12+ year background in recipe research and development, photography, copy writing and marketing, Emma has turned kitchenmason.com into a successful career. Known as ‘the organisation queen’ among friends, she is passionate about creating easy to follow recipes that anyone can follow and enjoy. She lives in Nottingham (UK) with her husband, daughter and 2 naughty cats. In her spare time she can be found reading a good book, training at the dojo preparing for her black belt grading, or dreaming up the next crazy colour combo for her hair!

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Janice

Monday 26th of August 2019

Think I will go whole hog and put whole Maltese’s on top!

Miss KitchenMason

Monday 26th of August 2019

Yes!! More Maltesers is never a bad thing :) Emma x

Jude

Sunday 25th of August 2019

Hi Emma, Thanks for this yummy recipe, going to try it out this week ! Can I just ask, is it essential to add the trex ? It’s just that I don’t use it for anything, so would be buying it just for the 1 tablespoon to add to the chocolate. I’ve got some solid coconut oil, could I use that instead ? Many thanks Jude

Miss KitchenMason

Sunday 25th of August 2019

Hi Jude, thank you for your lovely comment! Nope, you don't have to use trex - you can use your coconut oil or even butter. Just some sort of fat :) Emma x

Stephanie Bawden

Saturday 5th of December 2015

Just to say 20 Maltesers are needed for decoration not 10, if you want as many as in the photoa. Also any tips for cutting Maltesers as they seem to fall apart - obviously not wasted as they were popped into my mouth! Also had trouble with chocolate seizing when I added the fat - any suggestions for prevention? Looking yummy though & made for my daughter's bake sale at school on Monday - if they ever get there!! :)

Miss KitchenMason

Saturday 5th of December 2015

That's very true, good spot! I will get that changed. As for cutting them in half, it is a bit hit & miss I know. But like yourself, I just ate the duff ones!! With the seizing chocolate, try melting the chocolate & trex together instead of adding it afterwards. I've found that's worked for me in the past. Hope they go down well at the bake sale... If they get there of course haha! Thank you so much for your comment :)

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