Sesame Almond Brittle
Indulge in our irresistible Sesame Almond Brittle, a crunchy delight that satisfies your sweet tooth while boosting your calcium intake! With the nutty goodness of toasted sesame seeds and crunchy almonds, this treat not only tastes amazing but also supports your bone health. Dive into this simple recipe and whip up a batch of this delightful snack that’s perfect for sharing—or keeping all to yourself!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🫙Pantry Staples(4)
- 1 tsp coconut oil (5 ml)
- 100g dark chocolate + 1 tsp coconut oil (3.53 oz)
- 1/4 cup liquid honey (3-4 heaped tbsp) or maple (60 ml)maple
- 2 tbsp tahini (sesame paste = extra calcium!) (30 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- Pinch of salt
📦Other(2)
- 100g flaked almonds (or other seeds) (3.53 oz)other seeds
- 100g sesame seeds (3.53 oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix all ingredients together until well combined.
- 2
Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet and let it cool until set.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Heat sugar to exactly 300-310°F (hard crack stage) because below 300°F the brittle will be chewy rather than crisp due to insufficient water evaporation.technique300-310°F
- ✓Toast almonds at 350°F for 8-10 minutes before adding to hot sugar because raw nuts contain 4-6% moisture that can cause the brittle to become sticky.ingredient350°F, 8-10 minutes
- ✓Add sesame seeds during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking to prevent burning, as their high oil content (50%) causes them to brown 3x faster than nuts.timing2-3 minutes
- ✓Pour brittle mixture onto a preheated baking sheet (200°F) to prevent thermal shock that creates uneven cooling and causes cracking.equipment200°F
- ✓Work in humidity below 50% because sugar is hygroscopic and will absorb moisture from the air, making brittle sticky within 2-4 hours.techniqueBelow 50% humidity
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Sesame Almond Brittle
Indulge in our irresistible Sesame Almond Brittle, a crunchy delight that satisfies your sweet tooth while boosting your calcium intake! With the nutty goodness of toasted sesame seeds and crunchy almonds, this treat not only tastes amazing but also supports your bone health. Dive into this simple recipe and whip up a batch of this delightful snack that’s perfect for sharing—or keeping all to yourself!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🫙Pantry Staples(4)
- 1 tsp coconut oil (5 ml)
- 100g dark chocolate + 1 tsp coconut oil (3.53 oz)
- 1/4 cup liquid honey (3-4 heaped tbsp) or maple (60 ml)maple
- 2 tbsp tahini (sesame paste = extra calcium!) (30 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- Pinch of salt
📦Other(2)
- 100g flaked almonds (or other seeds) (3.53 oz)other seeds
- 100g sesame seeds (3.53 oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix all ingredients together until well combined.
- 2
Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet and let it cool until set.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Heat sugar to exactly 300-310°F (hard crack stage) because below 300°F the brittle will be chewy rather than crisp due to insufficient water evaporation.technique300-310°F
- ✓Toast almonds at 350°F for 8-10 minutes before adding to hot sugar because raw nuts contain 4-6% moisture that can cause the brittle to become sticky.ingredient350°F, 8-10 minutes
- ✓Add sesame seeds during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking to prevent burning, as their high oil content (50%) causes them to brown 3x faster than nuts.timing2-3 minutes
- ✓Pour brittle mixture onto a preheated baking sheet (200°F) to prevent thermal shock that creates uneven cooling and causes cracking.equipment200°F
- ✓Work in humidity below 50% because sugar is hygroscopic and will absorb moisture from the air, making brittle sticky within 2-4 hours.techniqueBelow 50% humidity