Description
Gourmet dark chocolate bark with roasted hazelnut & pistachio creates a luxurious dessert experience. Artisan chocolate lovers will savor rich layers of nutty complexity and smooth chocolate elegance.
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 (for garnish)
Instructions
- Roasting Nuts: Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast hazelnuts and pistachios until golden-brown, releasing their aromatic essence. Cool completely, then roughly chop into uneven fragments to enhance textural complexity.
- Chocolate Preparation: Fragment high-quality dark chocolate into uniform pieces. Melt using a double boiler or microwave in brief 20-second intervals, stirring carefully to achieve a smooth, glossy consistency without introducing moisture.
- Chocolate Canvas: Line a flat surface with parchment paper. Pour molten chocolate and spread evenly with a spatula, creating a quarter-inch thick layer that serves as a delectable foundation.
- Garnishing: Strategically distribute roasted nut pieces across the chocolate surface, gently pressing to secure. Intersperse dried cranberries for vibrant color and unexpected tang. Sprinkle sea salt flakes to amplify the flavor profile with a sophisticated touch.
- Setting and Transforming: Allow chocolate to crystallize at room temperature for 1-2 hours, or expedite the process by refrigerating. Once fully hardened, break into irregular, rustic segments using hands or a sharp knife, celebrating the bark’s organic aesthetic.
- Storage: Carefully transfer bark pieces to an airtight container. Preserve at room temperature for up to two weeks, maintaining optimal texture and intense flavor complexity.
Notes
- Toast Nuts Carefully: Ensure even golden-brown color by stirring nuts frequently during roasting to prevent burning and release maximum flavor.
- Melt Chocolate Precisely: Use low, gentle heat to prevent chocolate from seizing or developing a grainy texture, stirring constantly for smooth consistency.
- Control Moisture Strictly: Avoid introducing water when melting chocolate, as even a droplet can cause chocolate to clump and lose its glossy finish.
- Layer Strategically: Create thin, even chocolate layer for perfect bark texture, using offset spatula to spread chocolate smoothly and maintain consistent thickness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 169
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg