Dark Chocolate Bark With Pistachios And Sea Salt Recipes

EASY CHOCOLATE BARK

Steps:

• If you have time, toast the nuts/seeds: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Toast the nuts/seeds on a rimmed baking sheet until fragrant and turning lightly golden on the edges, about 6 to 9 minutes. Transfer the nuts to a cutting board and roughly chop them.
• In the meantime, melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring after each one. Don't overdo it. The chocolate is done when it's about 90% melted-keep stirring off the heat and the pieces should completely dissolve. (Alternately, you can use melt it in a heat-proof bowl set over a saucepan of gently simmering water.)
• Cover a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a silicone or rubber spatula to spread chocolate evenly over the center area of the baking sheet-aim for about 1/4″ thickness (it won't reach the edges).
• Sprinkle the nuts evenly over the chocolate, followed by the dried fruit. If you're adding flaky salt, crush it between your fingers as you sprinkle it over the chocolate. Lightly use your palms to press the toppings into the chocolate.
• If you're in a hurry, place the pan on a flat surface in the refrigerator to harden for about 15 minutes. If you're not, let the chocolate cool at room temperature for 2 to 4 hours, until completely hardened.
• Once the chocolate is completely hardened, use your hands to break it into about 25 pieces. Serve immediately, or cover and store at room temperature for up to 1 week.

3-INGREDIENT SALTED PISTACHIO CHOCOLATE BARK RECIPE

Steps:

• Place a sheet of parchment paper on a baking sheet. Spray with cooking spray, set aside.
• Add Ghriardelli chips to a medium glass bowl.
• Fill a medium saucepan with 3 inches of water, bring to a boil. Place glass bowl filled with chocolate on top of the saucepan with boiling water. (essentially you are creating a double boiler)
• Continue to stir chocolate chips with a spatula as they melt. You are looking for it to be smooth and pour-able.
• Pour melted chocolate onto grease baking sheet, spread the chocolate onto baking sheet so it's about 1/4″ thick.
• Sprinkle with course sea salt and pistachio.
• Place baking sheet in refrigerator for 1 hour.
• Break up into uneven pieces and serve.

HOW TO MAKE DARK CHOCOLATE BARK

Steps:

• Have your chips, pretzels, nuts and salt ready! Also have a nonstick surface ready on top of a large sheet pan! (this will save you trouble when transferring to the fridge.) For your nonstick surface, use parchment paper or a silicone mat.
• Melt your chocolate using your microwave for 30 seconds in a small bowl. Take out and stir the chocolate as much as you can. Repeat in 10 second intervals until chocolate is fully melted. Do not exceed 10 seconds or it will scorch! (It should not take more than 2-3 times.)
• Once it is fully melted, quickly pour melted chocolate onto your nonstick surface and spread using an offset spatula or butter knife until you get a thickness of about 1/4-1/2".
• Immediately sprinkle your chips, pretzels and walnuts evenly all over the chocolate while still warm.
• Open your caramels and heat them up in a small bowl in the microwave in 15 second intervals. Once fully melted, take a spoon and drizzle caramel over your bark. Use as much as you like! Immediately sprinkle the caramel with the sea salt to finish. The salt should stick to the caramel if you do it quickly.
• Take your sheet pan and chill your bark in the fridge for at least an hour or in the freezer for 30 minutes. This will allow the bark to solidify so you can easily break it down. It will take about 2 hours at room temperature to fully set.
• Once fully hardened chop the bark into large pieces using a large knife. Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or 4+ weeks in the freezer.

DARK CHOCOLATE BARK WITH PISTACHIOS AND SEA SALT

Steps:

• Lightly coat an 8-inch pan with cooking spray. Line with parchment paper, leaving a small overhang. Pour in chocolate and smooth with a spatula into an even layer.
• Sprinkle with pistachios and sea salt. Chill in fridge until completely set, about 30 minutes. Peel off parchment, and break into pieces.

CHOCOLATE-ALMOND BARK WITH SEA SALT

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or foil. Combine sugar with 2 tablespoons water in a small saucepan. Stir over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil and cook, occasionally swirling pan and brushing down sides with a wet pastry brush, until caramel is dark amber, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Immediately add butter; whisk until melted. Add almonds; stir until well coated. Transfer to baking sheet, spreading out to separate nuts. Let cool. Break up any large clumps of nuts. Set aside 1/4 of nuts.
• Stir chocolate in a medium bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water until melted. Remove from heat, add nuts from baking sheet, and stir quickly to combine. Spread chocolate-nut mixture on same baking sheet, keeping nuts in a single layer. Top with the reserved nuts; sprinkle with salt. Chill until chocolate is set, about 3 hours.
• Break bark into pieces and store between layers of parchment or waxed paper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep chilled.