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Makes
bark for 12 or more
Author Notes
I now make chocolate bark the Ina Garten way - by melting the chocolate in the microwave in 30-second increments. It's easy and makes the job seem effortless. This is a great recipe to make with kids. They can participate in every step of the process. I stuck to a red and green theme for this batch, with a few recommendations for other healthy red/green toppings. As the holidays approach, I am looking for easy treats to assemble and this bark fits the bill! This is great to serve along with some ice cream or fruit. And it makes a great food gift. —Bevi
Ingredients
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9 to 12 ounces
finely chopped premium white chocolate - I use Green & Black's Organic with Madagascan vanilla
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2 big handfuls
shelled raw pepitas
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3 ounces
dried cherries
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dustings
Himalayan Pink Salt
Directions
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Lightly toast the pepitas with just a dusting of pink salt - for no more than 2 minutes.
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Place 3/4 of the chopped chocolate into a glass bowl. Microwave at 30 seconds 2 or 3 times until the chocolate is melted. Stir in the remaining chopped chocolate, and stir until smooth.
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Pour the melted chocolate on a sheet pan covered with a piece of parchment paper. Immediately use an offset spatula or regular spatula to spread the chocolate over a rectangular surface of roughly 9"x10".
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Spread the cherries all over the chocolate rectangle, followed by the pepitas. Use a spatula to lightly press the toppings into the chocolate - be gentle. Then, dust the bark very sparsely with a few swipes of the pink salt.
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Allow to cool for at least a few hours. Cut or break into serving size pieces when the bark is completely hardened.
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NB: You can use a variety of red and green toppings: I routinely use a combination of wasabi peas, dried cranberries, dried cherries, and pepitas.
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