Nut brittle between wafers: a quick no-bake classic that disappears from the table recept

Name: Nut brittle between wafers: a quick no-bake classic that disappears from the table
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 300 g walnuts coarsely chopped; 3 eggs; 300 g granulated sugar; 250 g margarine or butter (softened); 300 g granulated sugar; 2 large wafer cake sheets (wafer layers)

Easy to prepare
12 portions
25 minutes

Jan, 17. 12. 2025

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Caramel walnut brittle sandwiched between two large wafers is a staple of festive tables. The preparation is simple, oven-free, and reliably yields great results. Just watch the color of the caramel, weight the sheet well, and cut into brittle slices the next day.

For 12 portions

Ingredients

Filling:

300 g walnuts coarsely chopped
3 eggs
300 g granulated sugar
250 g margarine or butter (softened)

Caramel:

300 g granulated sugar

Other:

2 large wafer cake sheets (wafer layers)

Preparation procedure

Nuts and the filling base In a bowl whisk the eggs with the sugar and softened fat into a smooth emulsion. Stir in the coarsely chopped nuts. Transfer the mixture to a heavy-bottomed saucepan and heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until it begins to thicken.
Caramel Meanwhile, in another deep pan slowly melt the sugar into caramel. Stir only enough to prevent the caramel from burning and to achieve an amber color.
Combining and thickening Carefully pour the hot caramel into the thickened nut mixture and mix thoroughly. Return briefly to low heat and stir until the mass is uniform and thick.
Assembly Place the first wafer into a pan with higher edges, immediately spread the still-hot filling on it in an even layer, and cover with the second wafer. Weight it down with a board and several books or a baking sheet.
Cooling and cutting Let cool and set, ideally overnight at room temperature. The next day cut with a sharp serrated knife into slices or squares.

Total preparation time 25–35 minutes of work + setting ideally overnight

Number of servings 24–30 pieces (depending on slice size)

Tips for a reliable result

Watch the caramel so it doesn’t darken; it would turn bitter.
Wafers are affected by the filling’s moisture, so weighting and enough time to settle are important.
For a milder flavor you can briefly dry-roast some of the nuts.
When cutting, don’t press; rather gently saw with a serrated knife.

Conclusion

Nut brittle treats are a quick and impressive no-bake sweet that are perfect for festive platters and as an edible gift. The caramel with the nuts creates a firm yet brittle sheet, and the wafers provide a clean cut and pleasant texture. Prepare them ahead of time — they settle nicely overnight and will be just right for slicing the next day.