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.

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


Just gold
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This bark is the perfect gift for any chocolate lover.


Young Tee_SA
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I've made this bark several times and it's always a success. It's the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Muhammad Aafaq
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This bark is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


TTV_J_YT
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This bark is the perfect snack for any occasion.


MD MAHABUR HASAN
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I love that this bark is so customizable. You can use any type of chocolate, fruit, and nuts that you like.


Md Sabbir Rahaman
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This bark is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ahmed Junaid
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I made this bark for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


A sing marma Jo hee
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This bark is the perfect combination of sweet and salty. It's also really easy to make.


Samia Jadoon
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I loved this bark. The fruit and nuts really balance out the sweetness of the chocolate.


Abednego Malobola
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This bark is so addictive! I can't stop eating it.


Made Made
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This bark is the perfect gift for any occasion. It's also a great way to use up leftover chocolate and nuts.


The Short Bros
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. You can use any type of chocolate, fruit, and nuts that you like. I've even made it with pretzels and bacon!


Ain khan
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This bark was so easy to make and it turned out delicious! I used dark chocolate, dried cranberries, and walnuts. It was the perfect combination of sweet and salty.


Layla Hlwempu
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I've made this bark several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chocolate is rich and creamy, the fruit is tart and sweet, and the nuts add a nice crunch. It's the perfect snack for any occasion.


ALIYAH Cotugno
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This bark was a huge hit at my last party! Everyone loved the combination of chocolate, fruit, and nuts. It was also really easy to make, which is always a bonus.