This walnut brittle topping is crunchy, sweet, and the perfect topping for any dessert! It’s the perfect way to add texture and depth of flavor to any recipe.

How to Make This Walnut Brittle Topping

Line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper and set aside.

Combine 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and 3 Tbsp of water a small saucepan and heat over a medium-high heat. Do not stir the mixture!

Continue to cook the mixture until it reaches 320 F / 160 C, then remove the mixture from heat. This usually takes me about 10 minutes.

Pour 1/3 cup of finely chopped walnuts into the sugar mixture, then pour the mixture onto the prepared pan to cool.

Once the mixture has fully cooled and hardened, use a sharp knife to cut the brittle into small pieces. Sprinkle over your favorite desserts and enjoy!

How to Store Walnut Brittle

This walnut brittle topping is best when used the same day it’s made. Over time the chopped bits have a tendency to stick together.

However, if you want to make this recipe in advance, I recommend storing it spread out in a Ziplock bag at room temperature for up to a week.

Do NOT store this topping in the fridge!! The fridge will cause the bits of brittle to soften and melt together.

Tips for Making the Best Walnut Brittle Topping

• Do not stir the water and sugar mixture! The sugar will dissolve as it cooks and stirring the mixture can cause large bits of sugar to caramelize on the side of the saucepan.
• Use a candy thermometer to make sure the mixture reaches 320 F / 160 C. This ensure the walnut will be nice and crunchy once it cools.
• Line a baking sheet before you start to cook the sugar syrup. You need to be able to quickly pour out the mixture to let it cool.
• Make sure the brittle has fully cooled and hardened before you cut into it.

Let Me Know What You Think!

If you try this walnut brittle topping, I’d love to hear what you think of it!

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