This chocolate bark recipe is melted chocolate spread thin and topped with nuts and dried fruit. It is not fudge or a chocolate bar.
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Chocolate Bark
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 pieces 1x
Description
Chocolate Bark. From Alissa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces (340g) chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Line a sheet with parchment.
- Melt the chocolate over low heat, stirring, until smooth.
- Spread it thin, scatter almonds, cranberries, and salt, and chill until hard. Break into pieces.
Notes
Low heat. Scorched chocolate turns grainy and will not set smooth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Chocolate
Chopped bars melt smoother than chips.
Thin
About a quarter inch. Thicker bark is a brick.
Salt
A pinch on top.
Chill
Until it snaps, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition (estimated)
About 320 calories per serving. Estimate only, not a lab test.
FAQ
Microwave
Short bursts, stirring each time.
Storage
Cool and dry, up to 2 weeks.
Mix-ins
Any nut or a few crushed pretzels.
White chocolate
A few stripes on top, while the dark is still soft.