Save 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.
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 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
Save This chocolate bark brings festive joy and easy elegance to your holiday gatherings.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of chocolate is best for this bark?
Use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 60% cocoa for the base and smooth white chocolate for the swirl to enhance flavor and texture.
- → Can I substitute the pistachios with other nuts?
Yes, almonds or pecans work well as alternatives and provide a different but complementary crunch.
- → How long does the bark need to chill before breaking?
It requires at least 40 minutes in the refrigerator to fully set before breaking into shards.
- → Are the toppings gluten-free?
Most toppings like peppermint candies, pistachios, cranberries, and coconut flakes are gluten-free, but double-check any sprinkles or candies for gluten content.
- → What is the best way to store the chocolate bark?
Keep the bark in an airtight container in a cool place or the refrigerator to maintain freshness for up to two weeks.