Author Notes
I love the addition of fresh vanilla to the dark chocolate. I make this bark a lot when home watching a movie. Good to nibble and the tartness of the dried fruit adds a little something extra... —coffeefoodwrite
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Ingredients
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9.7 ounces
dark chocolate - 70% (preferably Sharffen Berger)
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1
vanilla bean – split
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1/8
cup dried cranberries - chopped
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1/8
cup dried apricots -- chopped
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1/8
cup dried candied ginger - chopped
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1/4
cup whole almonds
Directions
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Melt chocolate over double boiler or bowl set over simmering pan of water.
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Split vanilla bean and scrape out insides. Add to chocolate. Stir to thoroughly incorporate.
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Place sheet of parchment on small baking tray.
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Let chocolate/vanilla mixture cool slightly to begin to thicken and then pour onto parchment. Should form about an 8” oblong or round.
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Sprinkle over cranberries, apricots, ginger and then nuts.
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Let harden completely (to harden faster you can put in freezer for about 10 mins.).
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To serve break into pieces and arrange on plate.
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