Description
Indulge in the festive delight of White Chocolate Christmas Crack Zesty, a delicious blend of creamy white chocolate and crunchy saltine crackers topped with vibrant orange zest and refreshing peppermint. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for holiday gatherings, combining sweet and salty flavors that will leave everyone reaching for more. With minimal effort, you can create a visually stunning dessert that captures the spirit of the season, making it a must-have for your holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sleeve Saltine Crackers
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- Zest of 1 medium orange
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer on the baking sheet without overlapping.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar together until boiling; let boil for 3 minutes without stirring.
- Pour the caramel mixture evenly over the crackers, spreading it gently with a spatula.
- Bake in preheated oven for 5-7 minutes until bubbly, then remove and let cool slightly.
- Sprinkle white chocolate chips over the hot caramel; let sit for a few minutes to soften, then spread melted chocolate evenly over the top.
- Top with orange zest and crushed peppermint; press down gently to adhere.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour until set, then break into pieces and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (about 30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg