Christmas Jewel Bark Two Ways
Chocolate bark is my go-to healthy dessert. It’s impressive, it’s so easy to make, you can make it in advance, and it’s healthy!
This one has a beautiful holiday flare that I make every year to serve guests for a light after-dinner treat and also to snack on myself.
You can really make this recipe your own by choosing your favourite chocolate, and you can even change up the crunchy additions depending on what you have in the house. I love a very dark chocolate, but you can use anything!
Christmas Jewel Bark Two Ways
A delightful dessert masterpiece that you can prepare in advance and enjoy with guests or on your own.
Serves:
20
Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
5 minutes
INGREDIENTS
- 150g dark chocolate (85-90%)
- 150g sugar-free white chocolate
- ¼ cup pistachios, roasted
- ½ cup salted toasted coconut
- ¼ cup goji berries
- ¼ cup dried figs, sliced
- 3 tbsp cacao nibs
METHOD
- Set up a double boiler on the stovetop. Place a heat safe bowl over a pot of gently simmering water. You don’t want the bottom of the bowl to be touching the water.
- Break the dark chocolate into small pieces and place them in the bowl. Heat the chocolate over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until it's fully melted and smooth. Remember, it's crucial to avoid any water or steam getting into the chocolate, as this can cause it to seize up and become grainy.
- While the dark chocolate is melting, line two large flat plates with baking paper.
- Once the dark chocolate is melted, carefully remove the bowl from the heat. Using a spatula, spread the melted chocolate onto the prepared plate.
- Sprinkle over half of all the additions, reserving the remainder for the white chocolate.
- Place the plate in the fridge to set.
- Repeat with the white chocolate.
- Once both dark and white chocolate barks are set, they can be broken into pieces and served. The Christmas Jewel Bark can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.