Carefully remove baking sheet from oven to a wire rack. Remove baking sheet from oven and sprinkle matzo with chocolate chips. Remove from oven and evenly sprinkle the chocolate chips on top. When a marriage is this good, a picture can only do partial justice to the love that exists between the happy couple. Spread the rest of the melted white chocolate on top. Bake matzoh for 510 minutes, or until caramel begins to bubble again. Graham cracker toffee aka graham cracker crack averie. I have a recipe for chocolate saltine toffee aka christmas crack thats nearly 6 years old and every year before christmas its one of my most popular. Whisk custard into chocolate until smooth, then cool in refrigerator.
White chocolate and pistachio matzo crack, or dark chocolate peppermintthe possibilities are truly endless and having leftovers will be the. Melt white chocolate in the microwave or over a double boiler until completely melted. The handsdown best way to consume matzo is smothered in toffee and chocolate, aka matzo crack, as its lovingly and accurately called. How to make matzo crack chocolatecovered toffee matzo. Especially when the toffee has a brown sugarflavored buttery snap and luscious chocolate is smeared over the top so it hardens and melds with the crackly caramelized matzoh underneath. Remove baking sheet from oven and sprinkle with chocolate chips. Put the baking sheets in the oven and reduce heat to 325 degrees. White chocolate christmas crack little sweet baker. I prefer to use extra bittersweet because it is a nice balance to the caramel baked matzo, but my 6 11yearold hes now 21 son insisted i sprinkle some milk. After the chocolate chips have melted, spread them evenly over the toffee with a spatula. While still warm, break the chocolate covered matzoh into squares or odd shapes thus the crack. Meanwhile, microwave the white chocolate chips and oil in a bowl for 30 seconds. White chocolate and pistachio matzo crack, or dark chocolate peppermintthe possibilities are truly endless and having leftovers will be the best problem youve ever had.
Use maple extract or a bit of maple syrup instead of vanilla in the caramel, and top with toasted, chopped pecans for a pecan pie twist. If you use a microwave, melt it in 30second increments, stirring each time you pause. A sprinkling of sea salt or kosher salt gives this chocolate matzo that delightfully appealing sweetandsalty taste. Holding one end of the matzo, gently dip the bottom third into the chocolate. Pour caramel sauce over the matzah and place baking sheet in the oven for 10 minutes. You can also do this with white chocolate or add white and regular chips at the. Caramelized matzoh crunch with chocolate david lebovitz. Top the chocolate with chopped peanut butter cups and chopped roasted peanuts. When i was a kid mom would buy us chocolate covered matzah to eat instead of cookies not kosher for passover. Melt both types of chocolate in separate bowls over a double boiler or in the microwave in 10 seconds intervals. Matzo cracksometimes more delicately referred to as matzo brittleis a sweet, salty, crunchy, and crackly snack made with passoversafe unleavened matzo crackers, shellacked with chocolate, toffee, andor a caramel candy shell. Bake in preheated oven until bubbly all over, 8 to 10 minutes.
Top with sprinkles or any additional toppings if desired. Matzo toffee is the passoverfriendly take on saltine toffee a layered confection of matzo crackers, brown sugar caramel and melted chocolate, you can top it with practically. With a fork, drizzle the white chocolate over the matzah. Let stand for 5 minutes, then spread the melted chocolate over the matzoh. If you use the microwave, start melting for 1 minute then at 30. Use white chocolate, and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candy for a peppermint barkstyle treat. Transfer toffeecovered matzah to oven and bake until toffee has a rich, shiny sheen, 10 to 20 minutes.
Matzo toffee with white chocolate and strawberries. Using a pastry brush or a knife, shmear a layer of the melted chocolate onto the top of each matzo square. If you find the classic english toffee hard to resist and daunting to make from scratch, try this matzo crack aka matzo toffee this easy toffee recipe is a passover classic dessert, but a. Then, microwave for another 30 seconds and stir again, until the mixture is smooth and thoroughly melted. Melt the chocolate in a small, deep bowl or mug, either in the microwave or in a double boiler. While saltine or soda cracker bark has been around for ages, marcy goldman, author of a treasury of jewish holiday baking, is widely recognized as the. Gently fold the chocolate into the topping using a rubber spatula. There are many different ways to make matzah crack, but my family has always made it using toffee, dark chocolate, and different types of chocolate candies.
You then cover your pan with matzah, you can break pieces in order to cover the whole pan. Originally created by cookbook author marcy goldman of better baking, matzo crack is the jewish version on crack candy or christmas crack, which is made from. Top the chocolate with crushed peppermint candy canes instead of chopped pecans. A piece of cardboard covered in toffee, chocolate, dried fruit and nuts is going to. Substitute the chocolate chips for white chocolate chips and use sweetened dried cranberries instead of the nuts.
This year we had our 4th annual second night seder in our apartment in brooklyn with 40 friends, and we made. Handcrafted chocolate ungapotchkies, mixed pack with milk chocolate and dark chocolate clusters from the matzo project, 3. Cover with chocolate chips and put back in the oven until the chips start to melt. If you are making this crunchcrackwhatever and bringing it to a home that is. Pour half of the melted white chocolate over the crackers and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle matzah immediately with the semisweet chocolate chips. Pour caramel mixture over matzoh and spread evenly with spatula.
Matzo crack is a dessert staple during passover at our house, along with chocolate chip meringues, coconut macaroons, and flourless chocolate cake. Let stand for a couple of minutes and then spread the melted chocolate over the matzoh with a spatula. My trademark, most requested, absolutely magnificent caramel. Pour mixture over the matzah and spread evenly to cover them all. The recipe is looselyadapted from baker and cookbook author marcy goldman. Allow heat to melt chocolate before spreading it evenly across matzoh.
Remove from oven and sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top. Leibers matzo crackers matzah squares, original, all natural, glutenfree, kosher for passover, 10. You can also use dark chocolate and sprinkle them with any decorative candies. Melt the white chocolate chips and coconut oil over the double boiler, stirring constantly until completely melted. Melt chocolate in a double boiler or a metal bowl set over a pan of simmering water or in a glass bowl in a microwave at 50 percent power 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
It will take approximately 35 minutes for the chocolate to melt. These matzo chocolate barks are simple, customizable desserts to serve at your family. Layers of matzo, a toffeelike caramel, semisweet or dark chocolate, and an abundance of sea salt. But while passover gives us an reason to make this candylike dessert, really theres no need to wait. Salty, sweet, and with the perfect crunch, this saltine cracker candy is so delicious this recipe for. Our white chocolate christmas crack recipe is one of the easiest desserts and most addicting treats you will make this holiday season. First off, i think the most common would have to be matzo crack. Add sliced almonds or the sprinkles after the chocolate melts on the warm matzo. Its not passover yet, and it wont be for about a week. If i havent done chocolate matzah justice and it doesnt quite sound amazing, just try it. This chocolate covered matzo bark aka matzo crack is so yummy, super addicting youve been warned and perfect for a passover treat. Matzo or matzoh or matzah, the jewish unleavened crackerlike bread, is the perfect crunchy, flaky base for a thin coating of buttery caramel and melted chocolate, along with whatever toppings your heart desires. Seriously my friends, is there anything better than chocolate and toffee together.
You can also use coarsely chopped white chocolate or a combination of white. Layer each chocolate covered matzo with whipped topping. Matzo toffee with white chocolate and strawberries sweets. Feel free to substitute milk chocolate or white chocolate, and instead of the crushed almonds, to play around with. This recipe for graham cracker toffee bars is a spinoff on that but uses graham crackers instead of saltine crackers. Microwave the white chocolate chips and oil in a bowl for 30 seconds. White chocolate christmas crack recipe sunday supper. Let melt for 5 minutes and spread the chocolate over the matzah. Christmas crack aka white chocolate chex mix stuck on. Reduce heat to 325 degrees f 165 degrees c if the matzo are smoking too much.
In addition, shes authored a cookbook of the same name with recipes and ideas and funny stories shes gathered along her life as a mother, professional baker, and consultant you dont have to be jewish to like or make. Originally created by cookbook author marcy goldman of better baking, matzo crack is the jewish version on crack candy or christmas crack. When it is set, peel the toffee from the parchment and crack into pieces by hand. Remove from oven and sprinkle with chocolate chips. Its made using glutenfree matzo and this matzo crack recipe has. To start, you will preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Place baking tray in freezer and allow chocolate to cool completely for about 45 minutes. Marcys run a web site devoted to the art of baking since 1997, called. The white chocolate dipped matzo is for passover, and the pretty pastelcolored sprinkles are, of course, for easter. Place the caramel topped matzo in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. In my familys opinion, this is the most acceptable way to eat matzo followed closely by matzo brei. From there you can stick on just about anything to give it a personal touch or satisfy your crews cravings. Chocolatetoffee matzo recipe martha stewart youtube.
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