Rich dark chocolate combined with roasted nuts, dried fruits, and exotic spices for a luxurious treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chocolate
01 - 10.5 oz high-quality dark chocolate (minimum 60% cocoa), chopped
→ Nuts & Seeds
02 - 1.75 oz roasted pistachios, roughly chopped
03 - 1.75 oz roasted almonds, roughly chopped
→ Dried Fruits
04 - 1.4 oz dried apricots, diced
05 - 1.05 oz dried figs, diced
06 - 0.7 oz golden raisins
→ Spices & Garnishes
07 - 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
08 - 1/4 tsp sea salt flakes
09 - Edible gold leaf or rose petals (optional)
# Method:
01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
02 - Melt the chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl placed over simmering water, stirring continuously until smooth. Remove from heat.
03 - Stir ground cardamom into the melted chocolate until evenly distributed.
04 - Pour the melted chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it evenly into a 1/4-inch thick rectangle using a spatula.
05 - Sprinkle the chopped pistachios, almonds, dried apricots, figs, and raisins evenly over the chocolate surface.
06 - Gently press the toppings into the chocolate to ensure they adhere properly.
07 - Sprinkle sea salt flakes and optionally add edible gold leaf or rose petals for decoration.
08 - Refrigerate the chocolate bark for at least 45 minutes until fully set and firm.
09 - Break or cut the bark into pieces and store in an airtight container at a cool room temperature or refrigerated.
