Passover! My favorite Jewish holiday of the year! Chocolate Covered Matzo is a classic dessert that is always a part of our traditional Seder. It’s probably the easiest dessert to make and a fun baking activity with the kids!
This year is drastically different from every other Passover in my lifetime. Of course, we cannot have an actual Seder due to the Covid-19 virus. How strange that will be! But, it doesn’t mean we can’t make our traditional Passover menu, like this chocolate matzo!
What is Passover Matzo?
Matzo is an unleavened flatbread that is part of the Jewish Passover Festival, during which leavened bread is forbidden. Matzo has just two ingredients, flour and water, which is baked before it has a chance to rise. It tastes similar to a cracker!
How to make Chocolate Covered Matzo:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
- Break the matzo pieces in half and place on a baking tray lined with either aluminum foil (sprayed with cooking spray) or a silicone baking mat.
- Melt butter and dark brown sugar in a small saucepot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to thicken, around 5 minutes.
- Spread the butter and sugar mixture on top of the matzo pieces and bake until the mixture is bubbling and thick, about 15 minutes, careful not to burn.
- Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
- Place the chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl and cook on low in 30-second increments until chocolate is nearly melted. Remove from microwave and stir until all chocolate is melted.
- Using a rubber spatula, spread the melted chocolate over the matzo pieces. Immediately sprinkle the chopped walnuts on top.
- Place in the refrigerator to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Break the chocolate covered matzo into chunks before serving.
- Store in an airtight container or in freezer bags to freeze.
Evenly spread the melted chocolate on top of each piece of matzo. Then immediately sprinkle the chopped walnuts on top. Place the tray into the refrigerator to cool.
Chocolate Covered Matzo is a classic dessert that is always a part of our traditional Seder! It’s probably the easiest dessert to make and a great baking activity with the kids!
TIPS & TRICKS:
- You can use light brown sugar as a substitute for dark brown sugar. It will come out the same!
- Be careful when you’re melting the butter and sugar in the saucepot. You don’t want it to burn.
- Use whatever nuts you have on hand, like pecans.
- You can store the Chocolate Covered Matzo in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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PrintChocolate Covered Passover Matzo
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Stove top / Oven
- Cuisine: Jewish
Description
Chocolate Covered Passover Matzo is a classic dessert that is always a part of our traditional Seder! It’s probably the easiest dessert to make and a fun baking activity with the kids!
Ingredients
- 4 whole matzo pieces
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 20-ounce bag semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
- Break the matzo pieces in half and place on a baking tray lined with either aluminum foil (sprayed with cooking spray) or a silicone baking mat.
- Melt butter and dark brown sugar in a small saucepot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to thicken, around 5 minutes.
- Spread the butter and sugar mixture on top of the matzo pieces and bake until the mixture is bubbling and thick, about 15 minutes, careful not to burn.
- Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
- Place the chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl and cook on low in 30-second increments until chocolate is nearly melted. Remove from microwave and stir until all chocolate is melted.
- Using a rubber spatula, spread the melted chocolate over the matzo pieces. Immediately sprinkle the chopped walnuts on top.
- Place in the refrigerator to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Break the chocolate covered matzo into chunks before serving.
- Store in an airtight container or in freezer bags to freeze.
Notes
- You can use light brown sugar as a substitute for dark brown sugar. It will come out the same!
- Be careful when you’re melting the butter and sugar in the saucepot. You don’t want it to burn.
- Use whatever nuts you have on hand, like pecans.
- You can store the Chocolate Covered Matzo in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Keywords: chocolate caramel matzo, recipes with matzo, passover dessert recipe, chocolate matzo, passover treats, matzo
This is such a great treat! I love the combination of chocolate and matzo! Perfect for any time of the year!
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I have a few boxes of matzo left over from Passover, so I will definitely be making more of this chocolate matzo bark! 🙂
This is one of my favorite treats to have this time of year! Thanks for the simple and delicious recipe!
You’re so welcome, Stephanie! I actually eat this any time of the year!
I ate every last bite of this amazing sweet treat. So delicious! It’s time to make a new batch.
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It’s hard to stop after the first bite! So glad you enjoyed it!
Classic and traditional desserts are always the best! Not to mention anything covered with chocolate is good to go in my books!
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You know it! Chocolate cures all! 🙂
Yum this sounds amazing! I love the sweet take on this. Definitely need to share this recipe with friends!
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It’s SO easy! And yummy, yummy stuff!
Chocolates is one of the most favorite of my daughter and I am sure I will be receiving a big hug once I serve this on her.
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Yes, chocolate heals all! Enjoy!
This is lovely, thank you so much for sharing. I have been missing out on things like cookies and chocolate – this is even better!
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Chocolate should always remain in one’s pantry! 🙂
Anything covered in chocolate is a winner in my book. Love the crunch that goes with each bite!
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Exactly! And the walnuts give it that extra crunch! So yummy and easy to make!
I have so many Jewish friends. I think I’ll make these to hand out as edible gifts! Thanks for the recipe.
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They would love this! It’s probably the easiest dessert on the planet! 🙂
This is such a great recipe to share, especially during these times. It seems all I want is chocolate anything.
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Chocolate heals all! This matzo was devoured very quickly! Wish I had some left over. 🙂
As soon as we had to start social distancing I have been looking for easy, fun recipes to make with the kids! This one was great!
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It really is one of the easiest desserts! When my kids were little they loved to make this with me.
So weird, right! All holidays will definitely be quite different this year. Or at least until Summer! This looks like a great quick dessert, perfectly chocolatey. 🙂
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It’s such strange times. Hoping next year will be very different. And, that I can serve this delish chocolate-covered matzo in person!
Since my kids can’t be with us this Passover I was thinking of mailing them a care package of this matzo crack! Thanks for the recipe!
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Great idea, Sharon! I’m going to hand-deliver the chocolate covered matzo to my kids. Social distancing, of course!