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Easy Chocolate Bark Recipe with Nuts and Dried Fruit Recipe

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  • Author: Villerius
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Easiest Chocolate Bark Recipe Ever is a versatile and delightful treat that combines rich dark and semi-sweet chocolates with your choice of nuts, dried fruits, and festive toppings. Perfect for gifting or enjoying during the holiday season, this no-bake chocolate dessert requires minimal prep and uses a gentle double boiler method to melt the chocolate smoothly. Customize it with cinnamon, peppermint extract, crushed candy canes, or toffee bits for a personal touch.

Ingredients

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Chocolate Base and Flavorings

  • 9 ounces 72% cocoa dark chocolate, finely chopped
  • 9 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Toppings Option 1

  • 1/3 cup roasted almonds
  • 1/3 cup dried cherries

Toppings Option 2

  • 18 ounces dark chocolate
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1/2 cup crushed candy canes

Toppings Option 3

  • 18 ounces dark chocolate
  • 1/3 cup unsalted shelled pistachios
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup toffee bits

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pan: Line a 9×9-inch pan with two layers of parchment paper, allowing the paper to overlap on all sides. This overlap will act as handles to easily lift the chocolate bark from the pan once set.
  2. Set Up Double Boiler: Fill a saucepan about 1/3 full with water and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Ensure the water stays at a simmer without boiling vigorously.
  3. Melt the Chocolate: Place a heatproof bowl snugly on top of the saucepan, making sure the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Add the chopped chocolate and cinnamon (or peppermint extract if making candy cane bark) to the bowl. Stir occasionally with a silicone spatula until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
  4. Remove from Heat: Carefully lift the bowl off the saucepan, taking care to avoid any steam or water droplets from entering the melted chocolate.
  5. Pour and Add Toppings: Pour the melted chocolate evenly into the prepared pan. Immediately sprinkle your choice of toppings—such as roasted almonds, dried cherries, sea salt, crushed candy canes, pistachios, dried cranberries, or toffee bits—over the top while the chocolate is still wet.
  6. Set the Bark: Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature for 3 hours or until it is very firm and fully hardened.
  7. Cut and Serve: Using a large, sharp knife, cut the bark into approximately 3-inch pieces. Serve at room temperature and enjoy.

Notes

  • This easy chocolate bark recipe is highly customizable—feel free to swap dried fruits such as cranberries, cherries, or apricots based on your preference.
  • You can also change up the nuts used, from walnuts to peanuts to almonds, depending on what you have on hand.
  • Add festive touches like crushed candy canes, toffee bits, or a sprinkle of sea salt for added flavor contrast.
  • Ensure no water contaminates the chocolate while melting, as this can cause the chocolate to seize.
  • Store the finished bark in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for longer freshness.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 1/12th of recipe)
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 25mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg

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