I find it challenging to come up with good Passover dessert recipes every year. I often serve treats such as rocky road fudge, flourless chocolate chip cookies, chocolate fruit dip and this decadent matzo crack. Matzo crack is a must have for any Passover holiday table. It’s the perfect combination of flavors and textures, and is a great sweet finish to any meal.
Matzo Crack Ingredients
To make this recipe, you will need matzo, salted butter, brown sugar, semisweet chocolate chips, and your choice of topping such as sea salt, chopped pecans or melted white chocolate to swirl into the semisweet chocolate.
How Do You Make Matzo Crack?
Line a baking sheet with foil coated in cooking spray or a nonstick baking mat. Next, preheat the oven. Cover the surface of the sheet pan with the matzo. You may need to break up some of the matzo to make it fit. Place the butter and brown sugar in a pot on the stove and boil for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spread the brown sugar mixture over the matzo and place the pan in the oven. Bake until the matzo toffee is bubbly. Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top. Return the pan to the oven and bake for a few more minutes until the chocolate melts. Spread the chocolate over the matzo in an even layer with an offset spatula. Add chopped nuts and coarse sea salt. Another option is to drop dollops of melted white chocolate on top and use a skewer to swirl it into the semisweet chocolate to make a marble pattern. Let the matzo crack cool, then cut into pieces and serve.
Tips For The Perfect Dessert
I use unsalted matzo and salted butter so that there’s a balance between the sweet and savory flavors. Matzo crack will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container. You can also freeze it for 2 months. It’s important to use a high quality brand of chocolate such as Guittard or Ghirardelli. Nestle chocolate chips contain an ingredient that prevents them from melting smoothly, so avoid that brand. Be sure to cook the butter and sugar for exactly 3 minutes. If you cook it for more or less time, the toffee may not have the right consistency.
Flavor Variations
This recipe is great as is, but you can customize the flavors to suit your tastes.
Crackers: When it’s not Passover and flour is allowed, try this recipe with saltine crackers, ritz crackers, pretzel thins or graham crackers. Chocolate: You can swap out the semisweet chocolate for dark chocolate or milk chocolate with great results. Toppings: Some other great topping ideas include sliced almonds, walnuts, toasted coconut, toffee bits or pistachios.
Matzo crack has become a yearly tradition for my family, and I hope your family enjoys it as well!
