This quick-fix chocolate bark recipe features the perfect pairing of salty and sweet. The flavor combinations are endless with this simple recipe - white chocolate with dried pineapple and macadamia nuts, dark chocolate with dried cherries and walnuts, and one of my holiday favorites, white chocolate with peppermint and peanuts. No matter what combination you choose, this salty and sweet duo is sure to satisfy every time.
Shopping List
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup salted almonds
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup chopped dried apricots
Recipe
Make a double boiler by first boiling a large pot of water.
Add the chocolate chips to a smaller pot, then hold the smaller pot over the boiling water to melt the chocolate, careful not to let any water leak into the chocolate.
Stir the chocolate continuously until it is smooth.
Pour the chocolate onto a baking sheet lined with a Silpat or parchment paper.
Use a rubber spatula to spread the chocolate out until it is roughly ¼-inch in thickness.
Immediately top with the almonds, dried cranberries and dried apricots.
Let cool for 1 hour, or until the chocolate has hardened.
Cut or break the chocolate bark into pieces and enjoy!
* Helpful Hint: Store any leftover bark in the fridge to ensure that it stays firm.
on Feb 18th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
Ooo, this looks really tasty! I also like that it looks really easy to do. And maybe I wouldn’t feel so guilty eating it because there IS fruit in it.. haha
on Feb 23rd, 2009 at 4:06 am
Looks fantastic. I’ve been meaning to try making this for a while now. Will have to give it a go!
on Sep 23rd, 2009 at 2:34 pm
[...] a white chocolate fan? Try my semi-sweet chocolate bark layered with dried cranberries, apricots and salted [...]
on Nov 7th, 2009 at 5:33 pm
Mmmm, this is exactly what I was looking for. I just bought a bunch of dried cranberries and walnuts, my mouth is watering already. Thanks for the recipe Kelly!