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Easy Matzo Brittle Recipe for Any Occasion

Get ready to impress your friends and family with this simple yet elegant dessert. This matzo brittle recipe requires minimal effort but yields a deliciously sweet and salty treat that’s perfect for any celebration.

The Magic of Matzo

Matzo, a traditional Jewish bread, serves as the base of this easy brittle. Its crunchy texture provides a delightful contrast to the smooth caramel and chocolate. Plus, it’s an excellent way to repurpose matzo into a sweet treat.

The Caramel Component

Forget about fussy candy thermometers! This recipe uses a straightforward caramel-making process that’s hard to mess up. Simply combine butter, brown sugar, and fleur de sel in a saucepan, and you’re halfway to creating a rich, velvety caramel.

Fleur de Sel: The Savory Touch

Fleur de sel, a hand-harvested sea salt, adds a unique flavor dimension to this brittle. Its distinct mineral taste and crunchy texture balance out the sweetness of the caramel and chocolate. You can find fleur de sel at gourmet grocery stores or online.

Assembling the Brittle

Once you’ve prepared the caramel, simply pour it over the matzo, add chocolate chips, and sprinkle with toasted nuts. The result is a visually appealing dessert that’s sure to impress.

Storage and Serving

This matzo brittle can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated for up to 1 week. Break it into pieces and serve as a snack or dessert.

Recipe Details

Yield: 10-12 servings
Difficulty: Easy
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

• 4 (6-1/2-by-6-inch) sheets unsalted matzo
• 2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into large pieces
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fleur de sel
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup toasted sliced almonds or toasted coarsely chopped pecans

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and arrange a rack in the middle.
2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and arrange the matzo in a single layer.
3. Combine butter, brown sugar, and fleur de sel in a saucepan and stir until the mixture comes to a boil.
4. Pour the caramel over the matzo and spread it evenly.
5. Bake the matzo until small bubbles cover the surface and the caramel is fragrant.
6. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chocolate chips, and set aside until softened.
7. Spread the chocolate over the caramel and sprinkle with nuts and remaining fleur de sel.
8. Refrigerate until cool, then break into pieces and serve.