Description
Dark chocolate bark with roasted hazelnuts and pistachios provides a luxurious blend of rich textures and nutty flavors. Chocolate enthusiasts can easily craft this elegant dessert with simple ingredients and minimal preparation time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- ½ cup roasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped
- ½ cup roasted pistachios, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup dried cranberries or dried cherries
- Sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring smooth, wrinkle-free coverage for effortless chocolate release.
- Nut Roasting: Toast hazelnuts and pistachios in a 350F (175C) oven for 8-10 minutes, stirring midway to achieve uniform golden color and prevent scorching.
- Nut Preparation: Allow roasted nuts to cool completely, then coarsely chop using a sharp knife to create an enticing mix of textures and sizes.
- Chocolate Melting: Use a double boiler to gently melt dark chocolate, stirring until achieving a silky, uniform consistency with no visible lumps.
- Chocolate Layering: Pour melted chocolate onto the prepared sheet, using a spatula to create a thin, even layer that covers the entire surface.
- Nut Embellishment: Sprinkle chopped hazelnuts and pistachios across the chocolate, pressing gently to ensure they adhere securely.
- Flavor Enhancement: Optional – dust a light sprinkle of sea salt over the nuts to amplify the chocolate’s rich, complex flavor profile.
- Setting and Serving: Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes until completely hardened, then break or cut into rustic, irregular pieces for a artisanal presentation.
- Storage: Preserve the chocolate bark in an airtight container in a cool, dry location for up to two weeks, maintaining its crisp texture and intense flavor.
Notes
- Prevent Chocolate Burning: Melt chocolate slowly using double boiler method, stirring constantly to maintain smooth texture and prevent scorching.
- Nut Roasting Precision: Watch nuts carefully during toasting to avoid burning; golden-brown color indicates perfect roast without bitter undertones.
- Salt Enhancement Technique: Sprinkle high-quality sea salt sparingly to elevate chocolate’s depth without overwhelming the delicate nut flavors.
- Storage Temperature Control: Keep bark in cool environment around 65-70°F to maintain chocolate’s glossy finish and prevent unwanted white film formation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg