Decadent Oven-Baked Chocolate Bark Delight

Ingredients

- 8 oz baking chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) in preparation for melting the chocolate.

2. Prepare a Baking Sheet:
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.

3. Melt the Chocolate:
- Place the chopped baking chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
- Add the unsalted butter to the chocolate.
- Create a double boiler by setting the bowl over a pot of simmering water, making sure the bowl does not touch the water.
- Stir the chocolate and butter mixture until completely melted and smooth.
- Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

4. Pour and Spread:
- Pour the melted chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Use a spatula to spread it out in a thin, even layer, approximately 1/8 inch thick.

5. Add Toppings:
- Evenly sprinkle the slivered almonds, dried cranberries, and sea salt over the chocolate.

6. Bake:
- Carefully place the baking sheet in the preheated oven.
- Bake for approximately 5 minutes. This helps to meld the toppings into the chocolate without fully baking.

7. Chill the Chocolate Bark:
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Let it cool slightly before transferring the baking sheet to the refrigerator.
- Chill for about 1 hour or until the chocolate is fully set.

8. Break and Serve:
- Once set, use your hands to break the chocolate bark into irregular pieces.
- Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Total Time

PT1H15M
1 hour 15 minutes

Type of Dish

Snack

Keywords

Chocolate, Snack, Oven-Baked, Baking Chocolate, Easy Snack, Gourmet Bark, Chocolate Bark, Homemade Snack, Easy Dessert, Cranberry Almond Chocolate

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 1200

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