Best 3 Basic Bark Recipes

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Craving a sweet and crunchy treat that's easy to make? Look no further than basic bark! This versatile confection can be customized with a variety of mix-ins, from nuts and seeds to dried fruit and candy. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this simple recipe is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. In just a few minutes, you'll have a delicious batch of bark that's perfect for sharing with friends and family. So let's get started on creating a delightful dessert that will be a hit at your next party or gathering.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

BASIC BARK



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Who can resist velvety chocolate -- bittersweet, milk, or white -- topped with nuts, candy, or dried fruit? Try one of these bark variations (or experimentwith your own favorite flavors): Movie Theater Bark; Dried Cherry and Orange Peel Bark; S'mores Bark; Peppermint Bark; Lime and Macadamia Nut Bark; Pistachio, Dried Cranberry, and Toasted-Coconut Bark; Cookies-and-Cream Bark; Crackly Two-Tone Bark; Peanut Butter Swirl Bark.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield Makes one 9-by-12 1/2-inch sheet

Number Of Ingredients 3

Vegetable oil cooking spray
Bittersweet, milk, or white chocolate, chopped, according to variation
Toppings, according to variation

Steps:

  • Coat a 9-by-12 1/2-inch rimmed baking sheet withcooking spray, and line with parchment, leaving anoverhang on ends.
  • Melt chocolate in a double boileror a heatproof bowl setover a pan of simmering water,stirring. Pour into baking sheet,and spread in an even layer.
  • Immediately sprinkle toppingsover chocolate. Refrigerateuntil firm, about 1 hour.Peel off parchment, and breakbark into pieces.

EASY CHOCOLATE BARK



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Create a delicious homemade chocolate bark with our easy, versatile recipe. We've decorated it using salty pretzel pieces and crunchy honeycomb

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dessert, Treat

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

200g dark chocolate , chopped
2 tbsp chocolate chips
small handful pretzel pieces
2 tbsp honeycomb pieces

Steps:

  • Melt the chocolate in short bursts in the microwave, stirring every 20 secs, until smooth. Spoon onto a parchment-lined baking tray and smooth over with a spatula to make a thinnish layer, around 35 x 20cm.
  • Sprinkle over the chocolate chips along with the pieces of pretzel and honeycomb, then chill until solid. For neat slices, remove the bark from the fridge and leave for a minute to come to room temperature. Use a sharp knife to cut it into shards (if it's fridge cold, the chocolate will snap rather than cut).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.13 milligram of sodium

CHOCOLATE BARK



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This is the easiest recipe I think I own. My kids are always asking me to make it because it is so good!

Provided by wanda

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes     Milk Chocolate

Time 1h26m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 4

saltine crackers, or as needed
1 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 (12 ounce) bag milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line an 11x17-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread saltine crackers on baking sheet in a single layer, salted sides up.
  • Combine butter and brown sugar in a saucepan; melt together over medium heat, stirring well until mixture turns a caramel color, about 5 minutes. Pour caramel mixture over crackers and spread evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until just bubbly, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool briefly.
  • Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring after each melting, 1 to 3 minutes. Pour chocolate over crackers and spread evenly.
  • Transfer baking sheet to the refrigerator and chill until bark hardens, about 1 hour. Break bark up into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 80.6 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate: The type of chocolate you use will greatly affect the taste of your bark. Opt for a chocolate that has a cocoa content of at least 70%.
  • Temper your chocolate: Tempering chocolate is a process that helps to stabilize the chocolate and prevent it from becoming grainy. This will result in a smoother, creamier bark.
  • Add your favorite mix-ins: Once your chocolate is melted, you can add in your favorite mix-ins. This could include nuts, dried fruit, candy, or spices.
  • Be patient: Bark takes time to set, so be patient and let it cool completely before breaking it into pieces.
  • Store your bark properly: Bark can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Bark is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a variety of recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a bark that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a sweet snack, give bark a try.

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