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Easy Chocolate Bark with Nuts and Fruit Recipe

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  • Author: Jasmine
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This easiest chocolate bark recipe ever is a simple, no-bake treat perfect for the holiday season or any time you want a delicious and customizable chocolate snack. Made with a combination of dark and semi-sweet chocolates melted gently over a double boiler, then topped with your choice of nuts, dried fruits, or festive additions like crushed candy canes and toffee bits. The bark sets firm in a few hours and can be cut into generous pieces for sharing or gifting.

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)
  • 18 ounces dark chocolate (for peppermint version)
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract (optional)
  • 18 ounces dark chocolate (for pistachio/cranberry/toffee version)

Toppings

  • 1/3 cup roasted almonds
  • 1/3 cup dried cherries
  • 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
  • 1/3 cup unsalted shelled pistachios
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup toffee bits
  • Sea salt (optional, as desired)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pan: Line a 9×9-inch pan with two layers of parchment paper overlapping on the sides to create handles. This will help you lift the chocolate bark out easily once it’s set.
  2. Set up Double Boiler: Fill a saucepan one-third full with water and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  3. Melt Chocolate: Place a heatproof bowl snugly on top of the saucepan, making sure the simmering water doesn’t touch the bowl’s bottom. Add the chopped chocolates and ground cinnamon (or peppermint extract for the candy cane version) into the bowl. Stir occasionally with a silicone spatula until the chocolate melts completely and smooth.
  4. Remove Chocolate from Heat: Carefully lift the bowl off the saucepan ensuring no water drips into the chocolate.
  5. Pour and Top: Pour the melted chocolate into the prepared pan. Immediately sprinkle your choice of toppings — such as almonds, dried cherries, sea salt, crushed candy canes, pistachios, dried cranberries, or toffee bits — evenly over the surface of the wet chocolate.
  6. Set the Bark: Allow the bark to set undisturbed at room temperature for about 3 hours, or until completely firm.
  7. Cut and Serve: Once set, use a large sharp knife to cut the chocolate bark into roughly 3-inch pieces. Serve at room temperature or store in an airtight container until ready to enjoy.

Notes

  • This chocolate bark recipe is highly customizable; swap or combine toppings like dried fruit (cranberries, cherries, apricots), nuts (walnuts, peanuts, almonds), crushed candy canes, toffee bits, or a sprinkle of sea salt according to your preference.
  • Make sure no water contacts the chocolate during melting to prevent seizing.
  • Use parchment paper to easily lift the bark out of the pan without breaking.
  • For peppermint bark, substitute cinnamon with peppermint extract in the melting step, and top with crushed candy canes.
  • Store leftover bark in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator if your ambient temperature is warm.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 1/12 of batch)
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 25mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg

Find it online: https://jmrecipes.com/easy-chocolate-bark-with-nuts-and-fruit-recipe/