Chocolate Bark
Melted dark chocolate spread thin and scattered with nuts and salt — gift-worthy, hoard-worthy.
Ingredients
- 200 g Dark chocolate
- 50 g Almonds
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 30 g Raisins (optional)
Method
- Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and lightly golden, shaking often, about 4 minutes.
- Let the toasted almonds cool for a few minutes, then roughly chop them into coarse pieces.
- Melt the dark chocolate gently in a bowl set over barely simmering water (or in short microwave bursts), stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Spread the melted chocolate thin and even on a parchment-lined tray, about 5mm thick.
- Scatter the chopped almonds and the raisins over the chocolate and press them in lightly.
- Sprinkle a pinch of flaky salt evenly over the top.
- Chill the tray in the fridge until the bark is fully set and snappable, about 30 minutes.
- Break the set bark into rough shards and serve or store airtight.
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About Chocolate Bark
Chocolate bark is the simplest possible confection: melted chocolate spread thin, studded with whatever nuts, fruit, and salt you like, then set until it snaps. This version keeps it classic with dark chocolate, toasted almonds, raisins, and a finish of flaky salt. It has no real single origin, having grown up as a candy-shop and home-kitchen way to dress up good chocolate, and it lends itself endlessly to gift tins and holiday plates. With no baking and only a few ingredients, it is about technique and quality rather than complexity.
The eating experience is all about the snap and the contrast: brittle dark chocolate against the crunch of toasted almonds, the chewy sweetness of raisins, and little bursts of salt that make the chocolate taste more like itself. Toasting the almonds first is the step that matters most, waking up their oils so they read as deeply nutty rather than raw. Gentle melting over barely simmering water keeps the chocolate smooth and glossy and avoids the seizing that ruins bark. Once chilled and broken into shards, it keeps well, travels easily, and disappears faster than you expect.
Chocolate Bark: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chocolate Bark?
A serving has about 241 calories — 3.8g protein, 19.3g carbs, 16.9g fat, 3.7g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Chocolate Bark gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Chocolate Bark has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
Do I need every ingredient to make Chocolate Bark?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out raisins — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Chocolate Bark make?
This recipe makes 6 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.