Chocolate Bark

Name: Chocolate Bark
Ingredients: Chocolate (milk or semi-sweet); Classic Toppings: Dried fruits such as apricots, raisins, candied orange peel, cranberries, and cherries. Toasted nuts including hazelnuts, pecans, almonds, and pistachios.; Contemporary Toppings: Caramelized cocoa nibs (see recipe), cereal, candied ginger, and dried fruits such as pineapple, blueberries, and strawberries. Toasted pumpkin seeds and pine nuts.

3 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

Chocolate (milk or semi-sweet)
Classic Toppings: Dried fruits such as apricots, raisins, candied orange peel, cranberries, and cherries. Toasted nuts including hazelnuts, pecans, almonds, and pistachios.
Contemporary Toppings: Caramelized cocoa nibs (see recipe), cereal, candied ginger, and dried fruits such as pineapple, blueberries, and strawberries. Toasted pumpkin seeds and pine nuts.

Directions

1

Line a chilled baking sheet with parchment paper.
2

Pour warm (not hot), melted chocolate into the prepared pan.
3

Spread the chocolate evenly to about 18 inch thick using a small offset spatula.
4

Sprinkle toppings on the chocolate and place in the freezer to set, approximately 20 minutes.
5

For even-sized pieces, cut up bark before it sets completely.
6

If you like a more rustic look, allow the bark to harden completely before breaking it up into pieces.
7

Store in a cool, dry place.