Jane’s Patisserie’s Fruit and Nut Chocolate Bark
On the hunt for an edible gift to make for friends and family this Christmas? Look no further than this homemade fruit and nut chocolate bark from Jane's Patisserie.
Introduction
We all know that I adore chocolate bark, because how can you not?! Melt a load of chocolate, then decorate it however you like. This time I wanted to make a nutty chocolate bark because, like my Peanut Brittle on page 186, it’s an easy homemade gift idea, a delicious, sweet snack and it’s such a versatile recipe that you can cater to what or who you want! Use your favourite chocolate, or a combination of your faves, then whatever nuts you like, or a combination… you do you!
Ingredients
| 400g | chocolate (I use dark) |
| 200g | chopped nuts (I use pistachios and pecans) |
| 200g | dried fruit (I use raisins and sultanas) |
| 1–2 tsp | sea salt |
Essential kit
You will need: a microwave.
Method
PREP: 10 minutes. BAKE: 5 minutes. SET: 1 hour. LASTS: 1+ week, at room temperature.
In a heatproof bowl, break up the chocolate into pieces. Melt in the microwave in short bursts or set the bowl over a pan of simmering water (bain-marie) until smooth. Pour in most of the nuts and dried fruit, then stir.
Pour onto a large, lined baking tray and spread evenly. Sprinkle on the rest of the chopped nuts and fruit, then scatter over the sea salt and set in the fridge for 1 hour.
Break up and enjoy.
Notes: You can use any nut, and any dried fruit. Leave out the salt if you prefer, but it adds a nice element of flavour and crunch.
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