Save It A festive and eye-catching chocolate bark, loaded with colorful toppings and broken into elegant shards—perfect for gifting or as a centerpiece for your holiday dessert table.
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Ingredients
- Chocolate Base: 400 g high-quality dark chocolate (at least 60% cocoa), chopped, 200 g white chocolate, chopped
- Toppings: 60 g crushed peppermint candies, 60 g roasted, salted pistachios, roughly chopped, 60 g dried cranberries, 40 g toasted coconut flakes, 2 tbsp festive sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water (double boiler), or microwave in 30-second increments, stirring until smooth.
- Step 3:
- Pour the melted dark chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet and spread into an even layer about 0.5 cm thick using a spatula.
- Step 4:
- Melt the white chocolate in a separate bowl using the same method.
- Step 5:
- Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the dark chocolate layer, then use a skewer or knife to swirl for a marbled effect.
- Step 6:
- Immediately sprinkle the peppermint candies, pistachios, cranberries, coconut flakes, and sprinkles evenly over the chocolate.
- Step 7:
- Gently press toppings into the chocolate so they adhere.
- Step 8:
- Refrigerate for at least 40 minutes, or until fully set.
- Step 9:
- Once set, break the bark into irregular shards and arrange on a platter for serving or packaging.
Save It Storing this bark in an airtight container keeps the holiday spirit fresh for up to two weeks, perfect for sharing with family.
Required Tools
Large baking sheet, parchment paper, heatproof bowls, spatula, knife or skewer
Allergen Information
Contains milk (chocolate), tree nuts (pistachios), and coconut. May contain soy (in chocolate). Double-check all toppings for gluten and nut contamination if needed.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 230, Total Fat: 14 g, Carbohydrates: 23 g, Protein: 3 g per serving
Save It This holiday bark is the perfect blend of crunchy textures and festive flavors to brighten any dessert table.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I achieve the marbled effect with two chocolates?
Melt both the dark and white chocolates separately, pour the dark chocolate layer first, then drizzle the white chocolate on top. Use a skewer or knife to gently swirl the white into the dark, creating a marbled pattern.
- → Can I substitute the toppings for other ingredients?
Yes, you can replace pistachios with almonds or pecans and use gluten-free candies or sprinkles to suit dietary preferences or availability.
- → What is the best way to break the bark into shards?
Once the bark is fully chilled and set, use your hands or a sturdy knife to break it into irregular, shard-like pieces for an elegant presentation.
- → How should this chocolate bark be stored?
Keep the bark in an airtight container in a cool place to maintain freshness, ideally consuming it within two weeks for best flavor and texture.
- → Are there allergen considerations I should be aware of?
This bark contains milk, tree nuts such as pistachios, and coconut; check individual toppings for any potential gluten or nut contamination if needed.
- → Can I add extra flavors to enhance the bark?
Adding a pinch of flaky sea salt or orange zest on top before chilling can add a delightful contrast and depth of flavor.