Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsFornos of SpainSpanish Chocolate Brittle Recipe

Spanish Chocolate Brittle Recipe

Inspired by Fornos of Spain
Time1h
Serves8

Almonds Nuts & Hazelnuts

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Ingredients

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Nuts

Sugar

Flavoring

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Nuts

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the almonds and hazelnuts on a baking sheet and toast them in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden and fragrant. Remove from the oven and let them cool.

Chocolate Mixture

  1. 2

    Melt the Chocolate

    In a double boiler, melt the dark chocolate and milk chocolate together over low heat, stirring frequently until smooth. Remove from heat once melted.

  2. 3

    Combine with Nuts

    Once the chocolate is melted, stir in the toasted almonds and hazelnuts until they are fully coated with the chocolate.

Caramelization

  1. 4

    Prepare the Sugar

    In a saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves. Allow the mixture to boil without stirring until it turns a golden amber color (about 5-7 minutes).

  2. 5

    Combine with Chocolate and Nuts

    Once the sugar has caramelized, quickly pour it over the chocolate-coated nuts, stirring rapidly to combine before the sugar hardens.

Setting the Brittle

  1. 6

    Spread and Cool

    Pour the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and use a spatula to spread it into an even layer. Sprinkle with sea salt and let it cool completely at room temperature (about 1 hour) or refrigerate for faster cooling.

  2. 7

    Break into Pieces

    Once cooled and set, break the brittle into pieces and store in an airtight container.

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