How to Make Sri Lankan Milk Toffee - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sri Lankan Milk Toffee, also known as Kiri Toffee, is a traditional confectionery that is loved by people of all ages in Sri Lanka. This sweet treat is made from simple ingredients like milk, sugar, and butter, but the end result is a deliciously rich and creamy toffee that is absolutely irresistible.

What sets Sri Lankan Milk Toffee apart from other types of toffees is its unique texture and flavor. The toffee is soft and chewy, with a smooth and creamy consistency that melts in your...

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons butter, or as needed
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 (10 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup finely chopped cashew nuts
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 drops rose extract, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 25

  • Grease a square 9-inch baking pan with 2 teaspoons butter.
  • Combine sugar and water in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until sugar dissolves. Pour in sweetened condensed milk; cook and stir until mixture starts to bubble, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add cashews; cook, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir 2 tablespoons butter, vanilla, and rose extract into the mixture. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until mixture is very stiff, 8 to 10 minutes. Pour into the buttered baking pan. Spread flat using a spatula or the back of a spoon.
  • Cool toffee until firm, about 15 minutes. Cut into 1-inch pieces and transfer to an airtight container.
  • Nutrition

    110 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 7mg
    • Sodium: 24mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 34mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 58mg