CHUNKY CHOCOLATE FRUIT-AND-NUT BARK

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Do you remember Chunky bars, those little squares of chocolate wrapped in foil with a ton of fruit and nuts? These are the homemade version, and they make a great gift for the holidays. From Baking Chez Moi: From My Paris Home to Your Home Anywhere. © 2014 by Dorie Greenspan, published by Rux Martin/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

Provided by Dorie Greenspan

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

7 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate
5 ounces mixed nuts, salted or half-salted (cashews, almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts), oven-toasted on a greased baking sheet at 350 F for a few minutes
8 ounces mixed dried fruit, figs, apricots, cherries, cranberries and/or raisins
1 tablespoon candied ginger and/or orange peel, diced
1 pinch fine sea salt
Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting

Steps:

  • Set a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, making sure the bowl doesn't touch the water. Roughly chop chocolate and place in the bowl to melt, stirring frequently, keeping the heat very low. Chop toasted nuts; using scissors, cut dried fruit into small pieces. Finely chop candied ginger and/or orange peel. Place fruit and nuts into a large mixing bowl.
  • Once chocolate is melted and smooth, take it off the heat and stir fruit and nuts into the chocolate. Gently stir to combine so the fruit and nuts are all combined with the chocolate. Line a pan with parchment paper that's been sprayed with a little oil. Sprinkle cocoa powder over parchment and then add the chocolate mixture. Spread it out in an even layer. Dust with more cocoa powder and place another piece of parchment paper on top. Let it cool down and set in the refrigerator, 1 hour.
  • When chocolate is set, run a knife around the edge to remove from the pan. Break or cut into pieces to make chunky chocolates.

Oratile Mohosho
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I love that this bark can be customized with your favorite fruits and nuts. It's the perfect way to use up leftover Halloween candy.


Palchhang Lama
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This bark is so delicious and festive. It's the perfect holiday treat.


Ahmad Amiriking24
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I've never made chocolate bark before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out great!


Saif 1234
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This bark is the perfect treat for a party or a snack. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Neto Gonzalez
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I made this bark for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Riya Rai
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This bark is so addictive! I can't stop eating it.


Kestila
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I love how easy this bark is to make. It's the perfect last-minute dessert.


hadeeqa chaudhary
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This bark is delicious! The combination of chocolate, fruit, and nuts is perfect.


Mircea
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I've made this bark several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's the perfect treat for a party or a snack.


Zeeshan Mahi
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This bark is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Bishwnath Mishra
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I made this bark for my kids and they loved it! It was a great way to get them to eat some fruit.


lorraine smith
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This chocolate bark was a hit at my party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved the combination of chocolate, fruit, and nuts.