How to Make Crackle Brittle like Christina Tosi, Momofuku Milk Bar | Tasting Table Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Servings:
4 cups
Ingredients
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1¼ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 4½ tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup flavorful pantry items (such as cereal, crackers, chips, pretzels, snack mix, granola, etc.)
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Line a 13-by-18-inch rimmed baking sheet with a Silpat.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugars, flour and salt. Add the butter, heavy cream, egg yolks and vanilla, and whisk until smooth.
  3. Pour the mixture into the baking pan and spread it out with a spatula to a ¼-inch thickness. Crush and sprinkle your selected pantry items over the mixture. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, until dark brown. Let cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  4. Remove the crackle from the baking sheet and break into small pieces using a heavy rolling pin or mug. Eat right away or store the brittle in an airtight container for up to 1 month.