Chocolate Pumpkin Seed Bark
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Chocolate Pumpkin Seed Bark
Description
Chocolate Pumpkin Seed Bark features a base of melted chocolate mixed or layered with roasted salted pumpkin seeds. The recipe is flexible regarding chocolate choice—dark, milk, or white—all melted gently to a smooth consistency. Pumpkin seeds provide a crunchy texture and a subtle savory note that contrasts with the chocolate's sweetness. Optionally, a drizzle of a contrasting chocolate type over the top adds a decorative touch and variation in flavor.
The method involves spreading or stirring the pumpkin seeds into the melted chocolate, then spreading the mixture evenly on a lined baking sheet. After a brief setting period, a chocolate drizzle can be applied before chilling the bark in the refrigerator until solid. Once set, the bark is broken into irregular pieces suitable for serving or snacking.
This bark keeps well in an airtight container refrigerated for up to a couple of weeks, making it convenient for preparation ahead or gifting. The use of salted pumpkin seeds is recommended to offset some chocolate sweetness and enhance flavor complexity.
Ingredients
- 14 ounces chocolate (dark, milk or white), chopped into small pieces
- chocolate if using dark or milk chocolate drizzle with white chocolate; if using white chocolate as the base you can drizzle with dark/milk chocolate, contrasting chocolate for drizzling, optional
- 1 1/4 cups roasted pumpkin seeds (we recommend salted)
Instructions
- Place the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl and microwave, stirring frequently, until melted. If using white chocolate do the same but wait until after you've spread out the dark/milk chocolate.
- Spread the pumpkin seeds out onto a silicone mat, parchment or wax paper on a large cookie sheet. Pour the chocolate across the pumpkin seeds and use a spoon spread chocolate into an even layer. Alternatively: It's a little easier to pour the pumpkin seeds directly into the bowl of melted chocolate, stir, pour onto the cookies sheet and spread evenly with a spoon. (It's purely personal preference. I use both ways but slightly prefer the aesthetics of having the pumpkin seeds on the bottom of the bark.)Allow the chocolate to sit for a couple of minutes and then drizzle the melted white chocolate over it (if using).
- Chill the chocolate to set and then break it into pieces. Store the pieces in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a couple of weeks. At cool room temperature they'll keep for about 10 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 20pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 138 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piece | |
| Calories | 138kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 22mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 115mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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