Chocolate Toffee Matzo Crack
Ingredients
- 4-5 lightly salted matzos
preferably the Streit's brand - see note below
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
1 cup
- 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
- 1 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
12-ounce
- 1 heaping cup chopped pecans
toasted if desired, for maximum flavor - see note below
- ½ teaspoon sea salt flakes or kosher salt
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with heavy duty aluminum foil, making sure the foil goes up and over the edges, and top with a sheet of parchment paper.
- 2
Cover the baking sheet with the matzos, cutting and piecing them together as necessary to fill the entire pan.
- 3
Make the toffee: Combine butter and brown sugar in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a whisk, until the mixture comes to a boil. (If it looks like it’s separating, just keep stirring; it will come together.) Once the mixture comes to a boil, continue cooking and stirring for another 3 minutes until foamy and thickened. (Be extra careful -- the toffee will be very hot!) Immediately pour the toffee over the matzos and, using a spatula, spread into an even layer.
- 4
Put the pan into the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the toffee topping is crackled and bubbling all over. Remove the pan from the oven and place on wire cooling rack on the counter. Immediately scatter the chocolate chips evenly over top. Wait 3 to 5 minutes for the chips to soften, then use an offset spatula to spread the chocolate into an even layer. Sprinkle with the pecans and sea salt. Refrigerate until the chocolate is firm, about 45 minutes. Don't leave it in the fridge too much longer, otherwise it will be hard to cut.
- 5
Lift the foil overhang to transfer the matzo crack onto a large cutting board. Using a large sharp knife, cut into 2-inch squares. Store in an airtight container in the fridge and serve cold.
- 6
Note: I love Streit’s lightly salted matzos for this recipe but any brand will work. If you can only find regular salted matzos, cut back or omit the sea salt at the end. If you can't find matzos, substitute Saltine crackers and omit the salt. You'll need enough to cover the entire sheet pan.
- 7
Note: It's a good idea to toast the nuts for maximum flavor but, truth be told, I never bother.
- 8
Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The toffee can be frozen for up to 3 months: Place the toffee in an airtight container. It can be eaten directly from the freezer or, if you’d like, remove the toffee from the container and let it come to room temperature.
Chocolate Toffee Matzo Crack
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About this Recipe
Searching for that perfect Passover dessert that's both simple to create and utterly addictive? This Chocolate Toffee Matzo Crack recipe is an absolute must-have, transforming humble matzo into an irresistible treat in just 30 minutes. This recipe shines by building layers of contrasting textures and complementary flavors. You'll find the way the crisp matzo, rich butter toffee, smooth chocolate, and a sprinkle of sea salt combine creates a remarkably sophisticated confection that belies its straightforward preparation. It’s designed to be a standout on your holiday table. Get ready for a symphony of tastes and textures with every bite of these delightful matzo squares. You'll experience the satisfying crackle of the lightly salted matzo, ideally Streit's brand for optimal results, followed by the rich, buttery chew of homemade toffee. This transitions into the smooth, melt-in-your-mouth semi-sweet chocolate, like Ghirardelli chips, and finishes with the pleasant crunch of chopped pecans. A final dusting of sea salt flakes perfectly balances the sweetness, leaving you with a treat that's impossible to resist. This simple-to-assemble dessert delivers big on flavor and texture. This recipe offers wonderful flexibility for your pantry and palate. While semi-sweet chocolate chips provide a classic flavor, feel free to use dark chocolate for a deeper, less sweet profile. The recipe calls for a heaping cup of chopped pecans, and toasting them is highly recommended for maximum flavor, but you can easily swap in other nuts like walnuts or almonds if you prefer. If sea salt flakes aren't on hand, kosher salt is a perfect substitute to achieve that crucial salty counterpoint. As its name suggests, this Chocolate Toffee Matzo Crack is an absolute must for your Passover celebrations. These 35 delectable 2-inch squares are ideal for serving after a Seder meal, as a sweet snack throughout the holiday, or even packaged as thoughtful gifts.