Dubai Chocolate Bark Delight (Printable)

A rich chocolate bark with roasted nuts, dried fruits, and a hint of exotic spice from Dubai.

# What you need:

→ Chocolate

01 - 10.5 oz high-quality dark chocolate (minimum 60% cocoa), chopped

→ Nuts & Seeds

02 - 1.75 oz roasted pistachios, roughly chopped
03 - 1.75 oz roasted almonds, roughly chopped

→ Dried Fruits

04 - 1.4 oz dried apricots, diced
05 - 1 oz dried figs, diced
06 - 0.7 oz golden raisins

→ Spices & Garnishes

07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
08 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt flakes
09 - Edible gold leaf or rose petals (optional, for garnish)

# How to make it:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl and melt over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat.
03 - Incorporate ground cardamom into the melted chocolate, stirring well.
04 - Pour the chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly to approximately 1/4-inch thickness using a spatula.
05 - Distribute chopped pistachios, almonds, dried apricots, figs, and golden raisins evenly over the chocolate surface.
06 - Gently press the toppings into the chocolate to secure them.
07 - Sprinkle sea salt flakes and optionally place edible gold leaf or rose petals atop the chocolate.
08 - Refrigerate for at least 45 minutes until the chocolate is fully set.
09 - Break or cut the bark into pieces. Store in an airtight container at a cool room temperature or refrigerated.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Rich combination of dark chocolate and exotic spices
  • Gluten-free and vegetarian friendly dessert
02 -
  • Use white or milk chocolate for variation
  • Substitute nuts and dried fruits as desired
03 -
  • Melt chocolate slowly to avoid burning
  • Press toppings gently to ensure they stick firmly
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