During Passover, which fell between April 1 and 9 this year, many Jews refrain from eating leavened bread and instead opt for matzo and other lackluster alternatives. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade! So make matzo crack, a layered dessert with chocolate and caramel. The dessert is a Passover substitute for millionaire’s shortbread.
While Passover may be over, if you find yourself reminiscing about the holiday or are looking for a way to finish off those last few boxes of matzo in your cupboard, this recipe is the perfect solution.
Ingredients:
- Matzo (enough to cover a baking pan)
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- A pinch of flaky sea salt
- ½ tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips (semisweet, bittersweet or a combination)
- Optional add-ins of your choosing (extra flaky salt, white chocolate, peanut butter, marshmallows, nuts)
Directions:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking pan with parchment paper on top of foil.
- Cover the pan with an even layer of matzo.
- Melt the butter and brown sugar together in a medium saucepan, whisking until the mixture boils. Continue whisking for three more minutes.
- Remove the caramel from the heat, and whisk in salt and vanilla extract.
- Spread the caramel evenly over the matzo in the pan.
- Bake for 13–15 minutes or until the caramel bubbles
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips and any additional add-ins on top, and let the matzo sit for five minutes so the heat can melt the chocolate.
- Spread the topping evenly.
- Let the matzo cool. To speed up the process, place the matzo in the refrigerator or freezer.
- Cut and enjoy!