Crunchy, chocolatey and tangy all at the same time- that’s what these dark chocolate bark thins are all about. They need just a few minutes and a handful of ingredients to put together, and are a quick and easy sweet treat to whip up just in time for the festive season.
Read on to get a quick overview of everything you need to know about making it the right way.
Ingredients For the Recipe
- 400 g dark chocolate
- ⅓ cup almonds
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup candied orange
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- Rosemary sprigs
How to Make the Dark Chocolate Bark Thins
Once you have all your ingredients ready, here’s what you need to do to make the dark chocolate thins.
Dry roast the almonds in a pan and set them aside to cool down.
Coarsely chop them and set them aside.
In a double boiler, melt the chocolate and add the sugar, half of the candied orange, half of the almonds, orange zest and rosemary sprigs. Mix well.
Spread this on a parchment paper lined baking tray, top it with some more of the candied orange and almonds, and let it cool down completely. You can also freeze it if you want to speed up the process.
Break it into pieces and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
The ingredients that make up these dark chocolate bark things are super simple, but if you’re feeling a bit creative, you can always experiment and try out different flavor and texture variations.
Try using other nuts like pistachios, pecans or walnuts, or use seeds like pumpkin or sunflower seeds to make the thins more healthy and crunchy.
Remember to dry roast each of them first before using them for the thins for best results and to maintain that nice crunch factor.
Your broken dark chocolate bark thins can be stored for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container or a Ziploc bag. You don’t necessarily need to refrigerate them too- just ensure that they are in a cool and dry place.
Tips & Tricks to Make the Dark Chocolate Bark Thins
Think you’re ready to give the recipe a shot? Here are some more tips and tricks to help you nail the flavors.
- Looking to try out a healthier version of this recipe? Replace the sugar with a natural sweetener like maple syrup, honey or agave.
- Make sure you use high quality dark chocolate for this recipe- it will really show through and take the flavor to the next level.
- Want a bit of extra sweetness and healthy goodness? Add some dried blueberries or cranberries into the chocolate mix before you allow it to set.
- Roughly crushed pretzels, unsweetened coconut flakes and dried cherries are some other good additions to these flavorful chocolate bark thins.
- To lend a little extra punch of flavor to the chocolate bark thins, sprinkle some coarse sea salt over it along with the candied orange.
Serving Ideas & Suggestions
These dark chocolate bark thins can be enjoyed all on their own. You can serve them as a quick sweet treat for your guests or make a big batch and store it for later when you are craving for a little pick-me-up.
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Dark Chocolate Bark Thins
Ingredients
- 400 gms dark chocolate
- ⅓ cup almonds
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup candied orange
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 sprig Rosemary
Instructions
- Dry roast the almonds in a pan and set them aside to cool down.
- Coarsely chop them and set them aside.
- In a double boiler, melt the chocolate and add the sugar, half of the candied orange, half of the almonds, orange zest and rosemary sprigs. Mix well.
- Spread this on a parchment paper lined baking tray, top it with some more of the candied orange and almonds, and let it cool down completely. You can also freeze it if you want to speed up the process.
- Break it into pieces and enjoy!