Description
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Crack delivers irresistible sweetness with a delightful crunch that melts hearts instantly. Passionate dessert enthusiasts will savor this simple yet indulgent treat that combines rich chocolate, fresh strawberries, and a surprising crispy base.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 54 Saltine Crackers (about 1 ½ sleeves)
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) Brown Sugar
- 1 cup (227 grams) Butter
- 12 ounces (340 grams) Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 6 ounces (170 grams) White Chocolate Chips
Fruit Ingredient:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) Strawberries, chopped and patted dry
Preparation Ingredients:
(None additional in this recipe)
Instructions
- Carefully position the oven rack in the center and preheat to 400°F (204°C). Cover a large baking sheet with aluminum foil, ensuring complete surface coverage.
- Arrange saltine crackers in a precise, single layer without overlapping, creating a tight rectangular grid across the foil-lined pan.
- In a medium saucepan, combine unsalted butter and brown sugar over medium heat. Stir consistently with a wooden spoon until ingredients merge into a smooth, bubbling mixture.
- Allow the butter and sugar blend to reach a vigorous, rolling boil. Maintain continuous stirring for exactly 3 minutes, watching for a rich, caramel-like consistency.
- Rapidly pour the molten toffee mixture over the saltine crackers, using a spatula to distribute evenly and ensure complete cracker coverage.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 7 minutes, watching for the toffee to become glossy and slightly bubbling.
- Remove the pan from the oven and immediately scatter semi-sweet chocolate chips across the hot toffee surface, allowing natural heat to initiate melting.
- After 2-3 minutes, use an offset spatula to smooth the partially melted chocolate into a uniform layer covering the entire toffee base.
- Sprinkle white chocolate chips randomly over the semi-sweet chocolate layer, permitting them to soften slightly.
- Using a clean toothpick, create decorative swirls by gently dragging the white and semi-sweet chocolate together, creating a marbled effect.
- Pat fresh strawberry pieces thoroughly dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture, then distribute evenly across the chocolate surface.
- Gently press strawberry pieces into the chocolate to ensure they adhere, creating an attractive and flavorful topping.
- Carefully transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour, allowing the chocolate to fully set and flavors to meld.
- Once completely cooled, break the dessert into irregular, rustic pieces using your hands or a sharp knife.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Toffee-Coated Crackers form the perfect sweet and salty base for this decadent dessert treat.
- Precise timing is crucial when making the toffee, ensuring a rich caramel flavor without burning.
- Melting chocolate in layers creates a beautiful marbled effect that looks professionally crafted.
- Fresh strawberry pieces add a burst of fruity freshness to the rich chocolate and toffee combination.
- Chilling helps set the chocolate and allows flavors to meld together for an incredible taste experience.
- Breaking into irregular pieces gives this dessert a rustic, homemade charm that’s perfect for sharing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg