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Easy Chocolate Bark Recipe with Nuts and Fruit Recipe

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  • Author: Lauren
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 pieces
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This easiest chocolate bark recipe ever is a simple, no-bake treat that combines rich dark and semi-sweet chocolates with a variety of delightful toppings like roasted almonds, dried cherries, peppermint, candy canes, pistachios, dried cranberries, and toffee bits. Perfect for holiday gifting or a sweet snack, this customizable bark is ready in just a few hours after melting the chocolate and setting it to firm up.

Ingredients

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Chocolate Base

  • 9 ounces 72% cocoa dark chocolate, finely chopped
  • 9 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Toppings Option 1

  • 1/3 cup roasted almonds
  • 1/3 cup dried cherries

Toppings Option 2 (Candy Cane Peppermint)

  • 18 ounces dark chocolate
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1/2 cup crushed candy canes

Toppings Option 3

  • 18 ounces dark chocolate
  • 1/3 cup unsalted shelled pistachios
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup toffee bits

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pan: Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with 2 layers of parchment paper, allowing the parchment to overlap on both sides. This will serve as handles to easily lift the chocolate bark out once set.
  2. Simmer Water: Fill a saucepan about one-third full with water and bring it to a gentle simmer over moderate heat. Avoid boiling to ensure gentle melting.
  3. Set Up Double Boiler: Place a heatproof bowl securely on top of the saucepan, ensuring it fits snugly and that the simmering water does not touch the bottom of the bowl. This setup gently melts the chocolate without burning.
  4. Melt Chocolate: Add the chopped chocolate and optional cinnamon (or peppermint extract for the candy cane version) to the bowl. Stir occasionally with a silicone spatula until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
  5. Remove from Heat: Carefully lift the bowl off the pan without allowing any water to come in contact with the chocolate, which could cause it to seize or become grainy.
  6. Pour Chocolate: Pour the melted chocolate into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula if needed.
  7. Add Toppings: Immediately sprinkle your choice of toppings evenly over the wet chocolate—such as roasted almonds and dried cherries or crushed candy canes and toffee bits.
  8. Set the Bark: Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature for about 3 hours or until it is very firm and hardened.
  9. Cut and Serve: Lift the set chocolate out of the pan using the parchment paper handles. Cut the bark into 3-inch pieces using a large, sharp knife, and serve at room temperature.

Notes

  • This chocolate bark recipe is highly adaptable and great for holidays or gifts.
  • Substitute or add other dried fruits like cranberries or apricots and nuts such as walnuts or peanuts as desired.
  • You can add flavor variations by including peppermint extract or cinnamon as well as crushed candy canes, toffee bits, or a sprinkle of sea salt.
  • Be careful to avoid water contact when melting chocolate to maintain smooth texture.
  • Store bark in a cool, dry place to prevent melting.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 30g)
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 20mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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