Chilli Chocolate Brittle
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
My favorite way to satisfy a sweet craving with an unexpected kick is this chilli chocolate brittle. Dark chocolate brings wonderful antioxidants to the table while the chilli flakes add that thrilling heat that keeps you coming back for more. What I love most is how quickly it comes together in just under an hour, making it perfect for last minute gifts or when guests drop by. The combination of crispy, buttery brittle with rich chocolate and warming spices creates something genuinely addictive, and honestly, it's far simpler to make than you'd think.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 400 gdark chocolate
- 300 gbrown sugar
- 150 gcaster sugar
- 20 gsalt
- 10 gblack pepper
- 200 gmixed nuts (optional)(optional)
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 50 gchilli flakes
- 2 nullegg whites
- 100 mlwater
- 1 mlvanilla extract
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Optional: for easy cleanup
- 2
Melt the dark chocolate and butter in a double boiler.
Tip: Optional: for a smoother texture
- 3
Remove from the heat and stir in the caster sugar until combined.
Tip: Optional: for a crisper texture
- 4
Add the salt, black pepper, and chilli flakes, and stir until well combined.
Tip: Optional: for an extra kick
- 5
If using mixed nuts, stir them in at this point.
Tip: Optional: adds a nice texture
- 6
Let the mixture cool slightly before adding the egg whites.
Tip: Optional: helps prevent the brittle from spreading
- 7
Pour in the water and vanilla extract, and mix until a sticky dough forms.
Tip: Optional: helps bind the ingredients
- 8
Pour the dough onto the prepared baking sheet and spread into a thin layer.
Tip: Optional: for a more even texture
- 9
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Tip: Optional: for a crispy texture
- 10
Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet.
Tip: Optional: for a crunchy texture
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