Sweet Matzo Brei Recipe with Cinnamon Apple Charoset and Cream Cheese
Matzo Brei, made from broken matzo pieces fried in butter with egg, is a common Passover breakfast, and if you like it decadent I have you covered with this recipe. This sweet version adds cream cheese and apple cinnamon-flavored Charoset for a delicious treat!
Add the butter to a small skillet over medium to medium-low heat. Cook until the butter is melted, and then continue cooking until the butter starts to turn light golden brown and smells nutty. This will take less than 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, break up the matzo into bite-sized pieces. Put it in a bowl and drizzle the water on top. If it quickly absorbs all the water, add a little more. Let it soak for 30 seconds, and then drain off the water.
Add the matzo to the browned butter and let it cook without stirring for 20 seconds. Give it a quick stir, and then add the egg and salt. Cook until the egg is set, about 1 to 2 minutes, folding the cooked egg over so the uncooked part is touching the skillet.
Dollop in the cream cheese and let it cook for 20 seconds. Turn off the heat and top with the Charoset.
Serve warm.
Notes
Best Served Immediately: Like most egg dishes, this is best enjoyed fresh right after you make it.
Charoset Substitute: If you don’t have Charoset on hand, use sweetened applesauce and a sprinkle of cinnamon instead.
Single Serving: This recipe conveniently makes one serving, but it's easy to scale up if you’re feeding multiple people!
Savory Matzo Brei: You can simply omit the Charoset and eat it as-is, or add savory ingredients like chives, dill, smoked salmon, etc.