Description
Valentine’s Day Chocolate Bark is a delightful combination of rich dark and creamy white chocolate topped with crunchy nuts and tart dried fruits. This easy-to-make treat comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for gifting or indulging yourself this Valentine’s Day. With its stunning visual appeal and delicious flavors, it’s sure to impress your loved ones!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dark chocolate (at least 60% cocoa)
- 4 oz white chocolate
- 1 cup chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts)
- 1 cup dried fruits (cranberries or apricots)
- 1 tsp flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare your tools: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the dark chocolate: Place in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
- Spread it out: Pour melted dark chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle chopped nuts and dried fruits over the warm chocolate, pressing down gently.
- Melt the white chocolate: Repeat the melting process, then drizzle over the bark using a spoon or piping bag.
- Chill: Refrigerate for 30-45 minutes until set.
- Break and serve: Once set, break into pieces and enjoy or package for gifting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 30g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Customize your bark by using milk or white chocolate instead of dark, or add different toppings like pretzels or freeze-dried berries for a unique twist. Store in an airtight container at room temperature to keep fresh.