Crisp Toasted Sesame Brittle Squares

Inspired by techniques from NYT Cooking.

Brittle · Sesame · Chinese

Thin, crisp sesame brittle squares made by folding toasted sesame seeds into hard-crack sugar syrup and rolling the mixture out between oiled paper.

Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Total30 min
DifficultyMedium
Per serving135 kcal
PremiumGluten-freeDairy-freeVegetarianVegan
ServingsMakes 14
Allergens (EU 14)
GlutenCrustaceansEggsFishPeanutsSoybeansMilkTree nutsCeleryMustardSesameSulphitesLupinMolluscs

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Free sugars

Sugar (daily guide)

18.6 g per serving

37.2 % of the 50 g daily maximum · 74.4 % of the ideal 25 g

Free sugars under 50 g a day, ideally about 25 g, based on WHO free-sugar guidance (not endorsed by WHO). The share shown is the share of one serving. WHO

Equipment

  • rimmed baking tray
  • 2 large sheets of baking paper
  • medium heavy saucepan
  • digital thermometer
  • silicone spatula
  • rolling pin
  • large sharp knife

Nutrition per serving (estimated values)

Per servingAmount
Energy135 kcal
Protein1.9 g
Carbohydrate21.2 g
of which sugars18.7 g
of which free sugars18.6 g
Fat5.6 g
of which saturates0.8 g
Fibre1.3 g
Salt0.12 g

Protein per 100 kcal

1.4 g High Protein needs ≥ 5 g (20% of energy)

Calculated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient values