Dark Chocolate Almond Bark
Dark chocolate almond bark - a crunchy gluten free snack made with just 3 ingredients. Spend quality time with the kids while teaching them kitchen skills by making this fun treat together - it's quick and easy with minimal prep.
Servings: 2
Calories: 500kcal
Ingredients
1 Cup = 250ml ; 1 Tablespoon = 15ml ; 1 Teaspoon = 5ml
- 150 gms (or) 1 Cup Dark Chocolate Chips
- ½ Tablespoon Butter
- 12 Almonds
- 25 (or) 1.5 Tablespoons Dried Cranberries
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Cut the whole almonds into slivers.12 Almonds
- Place the dark chocolate and butter in a heat proof bowl. Heat the chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth and chocolate has fully melted.150 gms (or) 1 Cup Dark Chocolate Chips, ½ Tablespoon Butter
- Pour the melted chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet. Use a spatula to spread it out evenly to your desired thickness, usually about ¼ inch thick.
- Sprinkle the chopped almonds and cranberries on top of the chocolate bark.25 (or) 1.5 Tablespoons Dried Cranberries, 12 Almonds
- Allow the bark to cool and harden completely. You can speed up this process by placing it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Once hardened, break the bark into pieces using your hands or a knife.
- Store the dark chocolate almond bark in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator. It should stay fresh for about a couple of weeks.
Notes
Quality Ingredients: Almonds and dried cranberries should be of good quality and free from moisture to prevent the chocolate from seizing.
Melting Chocolate: Heat the chocolate in short intervals and stir frequently to prevent overheating. Be cautious not to overheat the chocolate, as it can scorch or become lumpy. Remove it from the heat just before it's completely melted, and let the residual heat finish the melting process while stirring.
Toppings: Quickly add toppings while the chocolate is still melted to ensure they adhere well.
Nutrition
Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 525mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 96IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 245mg | Iron: 1mg
