Chocolate Bark Recipe
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Chocolate Bark Recipe
Description
The Chocolate Bark Recipe uses dark chocolate melted with avocado oil to achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency. Once poured into a prepared pan and leveled, it is covered with a mix of chopped pecans, pistachios, and dried cranberries, which add varied textures and flavors. The bark is chilled in the freezer until firm enough to cut into pieces.
The chocolate provides a rich base while the nuts contribute a crunchy texture and subtle earthiness. Dried cranberries add a tart contrast, balancing the sweetness of the chocolate. The bark is easy to customize by swapping or adding different nuts and dried fruits, allowing for personal flavor preferences.
This chocolate bark is served as a snack or dessert and stores well at room temperature for about a week or longer in the fridge. Letting it return to room temperature before serving improves flavor and texture. The recipe scales easily by adjusting pan size and ingredient quantities.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces dark chocolate chips or a dark chocolate bar, chopped
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons pecans chopped, unsalted; ½ ounce
- 2 tablespoons pistachio nuts halved, unsalted; ½ ounce
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries ½ ounce
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch square pan with wax paper, leaving an overhang.
- Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt it in 30-second sessions, stirring after each session. Stop microwaving when almost fully melted, and add the oil.
- Stir the mixture with a small rubber spatula until fully melted.
- Pour the melted chocolate into the prepared pan. Spread it evenly and smooth it out with a rubber spatula.
- Sprinkle the chocolate with pecans, pistachios, and dried cranberries. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and freeze until set, for about 30 minutes.
- Use a sharp chef’s knife to cut the bark into four large squares or eight small ones. You can also cut it into four large squares and then cut each large square in half to form triangles.
Notes
- Customize toppings with any nuts and dried fruits according to preference.
- The recipe yields a small batch; double quantities and use a larger pan to make more.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at cool room temperature for up to one week.
- For longer storage, refrigerate up to two weeks before serving at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 108 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 108kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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