Breton Brittle

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 11

Indulge in the Sweet and Crunchy Breton Brittle

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

320

Sugar

24g

Fat

23g

Breton Brittle is a delicious dessert that originated in France. The recipe has evolved over time, but the core ingredients of butter, brown sugar, and crackers have remained the same. This dessert is a perfect solution for a sweet tooth craving. It is great for an afternoon snack, or as an indulgent treat after a meal. The addition of nuts and chocolate chips elevates the taste of the dessert, while giving it a nice balance of texture and flavor.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 400°F.
2.	Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3.	Arrange the dare breton crackers on the parchment paper, making sure they line up evenly.
4.	In a saucepan, heat the brown sugar and butter over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until smooth and bubbly.
5.	Pour the brown sugar mixture over the crackers, spreading it evenly over the crackers.
6.	Bake the crackers in the oven for 5 minutes.
7.	Remove from the oven and pour the chocolate chips over the crackers.
8.	Sprinkle the chopped nuts over the chocolate chips, pressing the nuts into the chocolate with a spatula.
9.	Place the tray in the fridge to cool for at least an hour, or until the chocolate has hardened.

PROS

Breton Brittle is an easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion.

It is sweet, crunchy, and has the perfect balance of chocolate and nuts.

CONS

This dessert contains a high amount of sugar, fat and carbs, making it best consumed in moderate amounts.

Individuals with nut allergies should avoid this recipe or substitute with other toppings.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Breton brittle is not the healthiest option for a dessert.
However, the nuts in this recipe provide protein and healthy fats that support heart health.
The antioxidants in chocolate have been shown to help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease.

	28 dare breton crackers
	1 cup packed brown sugar
	1 cup butter
	1 package semisweet chocolate
	chips
	1/3 cup chopped nuts