Ingredients and Weight:
- 8 sheets of matzo (easily found in supermarkets during Passover season)
- 300g quality chocolate (e.g., dark chocolate or chocolate chips)
- 200g butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large saucepan, combine butter, sugar, and honey. Melt over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Once the mixture starts to boil, cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and add vanilla extract and sea salt. Stir well.
- Add the chopped walnuts or almonds (if using) and pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Place matzo sheets on top of the toffee mixture and gently press down to ensure matzo is fully coated.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes or until the toffee is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
- Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave (make sure not to burn the chocolate).
- Once the chocolate is melted, spread it over the cooled toffee matzo sheets.
- Place in the refrigerator to set the chocolate. Once set, break into pieces and serve.
Nutritional Information: (per serving, assuming equal distribution among 8 people)
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Protein: 5g
- (Note: Nutritional values may vary depending on the exact ingredients used.)
Dish Characteristics:
- A unique Passover dish that combines traditional matzo with chocolate and toffee for a sweet and crunchy treat.
- Great for dessert or as a snack during the Passover meal.
- The combination of sweet and salty flavors creates a delightful contrast.
User Comments:
- "This was an amazing combination of flavors! The matzo added a crunchy texture that was perfect with the chocolate and toffee."
- "A unique and delicious way to celebrate Passover. My family loved it!"
- "This dish was a hit at my Passover gathering. Everyone loved the sweet and salty combination."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be careful not to burn the chocolate while melting it.
- Ensure that the toffee mixture is not too hot when applying it to the matzo sheets to avoid breaking them.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to keep them fresh.