I recently asked my "fans" on FaceBook to submit a recipe that they'd like to share here on Sweet Mary. A local food blogger, Wendi from Bon Appetit Hon, responded and sent a recipe for Chocolate Matzoh Crunch (created by David Lebovitz, a very well known pastry chef and author).
Wendi says that this recipe is "cracktastic" because chocolate, caramel, and cracker combine into an irresistible treat. She also said not to let the "crappy" picture fool you because when she shares this dessert, it gets gobbled up in no time. Consequently, she has no idea how Mr. Lebovitz determined that it will keep for up to a week in an airtight container!
Thanks for sharing, Wendi!
*makes approximately 30 pieces of candy
4-6 unsalted matzohs
1 cup unsalted butter, cut into chunks
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
big pinch of sea salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Line a baking sheet with foil making sure the foil goes up around the edges. Cover the foil with a piece of parchment paper.
Preheat the oven to 375 F.
Line the bottom of the sheet with matzoh breaking extra pieces to make sure to fill in the spaces.
In a 3 to 4 quart heavy saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar together over medium heat, stirring until the butter is melted and the mixture is beginning to boil. Boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, add the salt and vanilla, and pour over matzoh spreading with a heatproof spatula.
Put the pan in the oven and reduce to 350 F. Bake for 15 minutes. As it bakes, it will bubble up but make sure it is not burning every once in a while. If it is burning in spots, remove from the oven and reduce the heat to 325 F. Then, put the pan back.
Remove from oven and immediately cover with chocolate chips. Let stand 5 minutes and, then, spread with an offset spatula.
If you wish, sprinkle with toasted almonds (or another favorite nut, toasted and coarsely chopped), flaky sea salt, or roasted cocoa nibs.
Let cool completely, then break into pieces, and store in an airtight container for up to a week.
