815 crackling recipes

Favorite spiced pecans toss whole pecans in egg, then a warm blend of sugar, ginger, clove, and nutmeg, and bake low and slow until sweet, crunchy, and crackly. An easy candied nut for snacking and gifting.

Curry-glazed duck legs roast under a paste of jalapeno, ginger, garlic, and curry powder, then braise in orange-lime juice with chicken stock. The skin re-crisps for shatteringly crackly results.

Homemade English muffins cooked on a griddle, dusted with cornmeal for that signature crackly bottom and full of nooks and crannies for melted butter to pool in.

Panang beef curry with homemade spice paste, coconut cream cracked to release its oil, roasted peanuts, and fresh basil. Authentic Thai technique, medium heat, ready in 40 minutes.

Oven-braised beef brisket marinated overnight in ketchup, horseradish, mustard, and cider vinegar. Carrots and red potatoes join the pot. One-dish Sunday dinner.

Classic New York-style cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, sour cream filling, and a slow-cool method that prevents cracking. Folded egg whites give it a lighter, creamier texture.

Chocolate sponge roll cake filled with vanilla whipped cream and dusted in powdered sugar. A classic Swiss-roll method built on separated eggs for a light, flexible crumb that spirals without cracking.

White chocolate cheesecake with an almond-oat-graham cracker crust. Whipped egg whites folded in create an airy, cloud-like texture. Slow-cooled to prevent cracking.

Creamy goat cheese adds wonderful flavor to this savory salad.

New York-style sour cream cheesecake on a graham cracker almond crust with lemon juice and almond extract. Slow-cooled in the oven to prevent cracking.

Fudgy Greenwich Village brownies with melted unsweetened chocolate, brown sugar, corn syrup, and loaded with pecans. Rich, dense, and chewy with a crackly pecan-studded top.

Whole hard-shell crabs simmered in a garlicky tomato sauce with red pepper flakes, cracked and tossed over spaghetti. Messy, hands-on, and worth every napkin.

Pressure cooker chocolate cheesecake with dark chocolate, cream cheese, and a chocolate cookie crumb crust. Steams in 20 minutes with no cracking, no water bath fuss.

German-style Westphalian cheesecake with cottage cheese, cream cheese, and whipped egg whites for a light, airy texture. Golden-topped and cooled slowly to prevent cracking.

Chocolate crinkle cookies with a frozen marshmallow surprise hidden inside, rolled in sugar and baked until they just crack. Fudgy, gooey, and fun for holiday baking.

Layered white chocolate raspberry cheesecake with chocolate wafer crust and dark chocolate whipped cream topping. Slow-baked low and slow for a silky, crack-free finish.