Chocolate Bark
This chocolate bark combines rich dark chocolate with toasted nuts, dried cranberries, and candied ginger for a delicious treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
Chocolate Bark Ingredients
- 8 oz dark chocolate Use high-quality dark chocolate for best flavor.
- 1 cup chopped nuts or seeds Any preferred nuts can be used.
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries Provides a chewy texture.
- 1/4 cup chopped candied ginger Adds a spicy flavor.
- 1 tsp flaky salt Enhances the sweetness of the chocolate.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the nuts and seeds on a rimmed baking sheet and toast them in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring once or twice. Let them cool, then chop.
Chocolate Melting
- Roughly chop the dark chocolate and transfer it to a heatproof bowl.
- Set the bowl over a saucepan with simmering water, making sure the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Stir until the chocolate is almost melted, then remove it from heat and keep stirring until fully melted.
Assembly
- Line an 11x17 inch baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour the melted chocolate onto it and spread into an even thickness.
- Scatter the toasted nuts, dried cranberries, chopped candied ginger, and flaky salt over the melted chocolate.
Setting
- Allow the chocolate bark to harden completely at room temperature for about 2 to 3 hours or in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
- Once set, break or chop into pieces.
Notes
Store the chocolate bark in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.