No-Bake Chocolate Toffee Layered Bars are rich, multi-layered bars featuring a chocolate cookie base, creamy filling, gooey caramel, and a glossy chocolate topping, all crowned with crunchy toffee pieces.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- No oven required
- Decadent layers with contrasting textures
- Easy to prepare and chill
- Perfect for holiday platters or potlucks
- Make-ahead and freezer-friendly
Ingredients
(Tip: You can find the complete list of ingredients and their measurements in the recipe card below.)
- Chocolate cookies or graham crackers (crushed)
- Unsalted butter
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Cream cheese or whipped topping
- Caramel sauce or dulce de leche
- Semi-sweet or milk chocolate
- Heavy cream
- Toffee bits or chopped candy bars
Directions
- Base: Mix cookie crumbs with melted butter and press into a lined baking dish. Chill for 15 minutes.
- Cream Layer: Whisk cream cheese with condensed milk until smooth and spread over base. Chill again.
- Caramel Layer: Spread a layer of caramel or dulce de leche.
- Chocolate Ganache: Heat cream and pour over chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth. Spread on top.
- Top & Set: Sprinkle with toffee bits and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Slice into bars.
Servings and Timing
Servings: 16 bars
Preparation time: 25 minutes
Chill time: 4 hours
Total time: About 4 hours 30 minutes
Variations
- Use peanut butter cups or crushed pretzels instead of toffee
- Add a layer of chopped nuts
- Use dark chocolate for a richer flavor
Storage/Reheating
Keep bars refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days. They freeze well for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge before serving.
FAQs
Can I make this ahead?
Yes, it tastes even better after chilling overnight.
Can I use store-bought caramel?
Absolutely. Choose a thick, spreadable variety.
What if I don’t have cream cheese?
You can use whipped topping or mascarpone.
Can I make them nut-free?
Yes, skip the toffee or use nut-free candy toppings.
What size pan should I use?
An 8×8 inch pan works well for thick bars.
Can I use white chocolate?
Yes, but it may set slightly softer than dark chocolate.
How do I slice cleanly?
Use a warm knife and wipe between cuts.
Can I add salt?
Yes, sprinkle with sea salt for contrast.
Are these overly sweet?
They are rich, but the layers balance the sweetness.
Can kids help make them?
Yes, it’s a great no-bake recipe for children to assist with.
Conclusion
No-Bake Chocolate Toffee Layered Bars are a dream dessert for lovers of chocolate, caramel, and crunch. Perfect for gifting or entertaining, they combine luxury and ease in every bite.
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No-Bake Chocolate Toffee Layered Bars are indulgent, multi-layered treats made with a chocolate cookie base, creamy filling, rich caramel, and a glossy ganache, all topped with crunchy toffee bits for the ultimate sweet bite.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups chocolate cookies or graham crackers, crushed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese (or 1 cup whipped topping)
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce or dulce de leche
- 1 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup toffee bits or chopped toffee candy bars
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix cookie crumbs with melted butter and press evenly into the bottom of the pan. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese with sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Spread over the chilled crust. Chill for another 15–20 minutes.
- Spread caramel sauce evenly over the cream layer.
- Heat heavy cream until just simmering, then pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit 1–2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Spread ganache over the caramel layer.
- Sprinkle toffee bits evenly over the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
- Use a warm knife to slice into 16 bars. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use dark chocolate for a richer flavor, or white chocolate for a sweeter version.
- Try peanut butter cups, pretzels, or chopped nuts instead of toffee for different textures.
- Chill fully before slicing to maintain clean layers.
- Use a food processor for evenly crushed cookies.
- Freeze uncut bars for up to a month; thaw in fridge before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg