Orange Zest Dark Chocolate Bark
Orange Zest Dark Chocolate Bark
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Bark
- 12 ounces dark chocolate, high quality, chopped
- 1 orange, zested
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt flakes
- 1/4 cup candied orange peel, finely chopped, optional
Instructions
- 1
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Chop the dark chocolate into small, uniform pieces. This will help it melt evenly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Create a double boiler: Fill a saucepan with about 1 inch of water and bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Place a heatproof bowl over the saucepan, ensuring the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Add the chopped dark chocolate to the bowl. Stir occasionally until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Remove the bowl from the heat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Stir in about half of the orange zest into the melted chocolate.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Pour the melted chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet. Use an offset spatula or the back of a spoon to spread it into a thin, even layer, about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Immediately sprinkle the remaining orange zest, sea salt flakes, and optional chopped candied orange peel evenly over the melted chocolate.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Refrigerate the chocolate bark for at least 15-20 minutes, or until completely set and firm.
⏱️ 20 min
- 9
Once set, break the chocolate bark into irregular pieces by hand or by using a sharp knife.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Store the orange zest dark chocolate bark in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or in the refrigerator for longer freshness.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Orange Zest Dark Chocolate Bark
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Bark
- 12 ounces dark chocolate, high quality, chopped
- 1 orange, zested
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt flakes
- 1/4 cup candied orange peel, finely chopped, optional
Instructions
- 1
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Chop the dark chocolate into small, uniform pieces. This will help it melt evenly.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Create a double boiler: Fill a saucepan with about 1 inch of water and bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Place a heatproof bowl over the saucepan, ensuring the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Add the chopped dark chocolate to the bowl. Stir occasionally until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Remove the bowl from the heat.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Stir in about half of the orange zest into the melted chocolate.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Pour the melted chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet. Use an offset spatula or the back of a spoon to spread it into a thin, even layer, about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Immediately sprinkle the remaining orange zest, sea salt flakes, and optional chopped candied orange peel evenly over the melted chocolate.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Refrigerate the chocolate bark for at least 15-20 minutes, or until completely set and firm.
⏱️ 20 min - 9
Once set, break the chocolate bark into irregular pieces by hand or by using a sharp knife.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Store the orange zest dark chocolate bark in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or in the refrigerator for longer freshness.
⏱️ 1 min