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Dark Chocolate Bark – 3 Ways

March 20, 2014 by Lindsay 41 Comments

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Here is an easy recipe for dark chocolate bark that you can customize three different ways for dessert!

Hi Friends!

Today I have another RD friend to introduce you to! Caroline from Sweet Foodie & I connected on twitter a couple of years ago…and then we were able to meet in person last year at FNCE, which was awesome! She’s always been a huge supporter of my blog and she’s doing big things of her own in the nutrition world…so I wanted to make sure you guys met her! I asked her to share a recipe with you guys and here’s what she came up with. Prepare to drool!

Make this dark chocolate bark for an after dinner treat. Here are three versions to make this dessert a hit with everyone!

Hi Lean Green Bean fans! I’m Caroline, the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and blogger at Sweet Foodie, where I share recipes and tips on how to eat healthfully and feel your best. I believe that good nutrition should be guilt-free: cook from scratch when you can, shop smart, move more, eat well, and enjoy indulgences. I’m a big fan of Lindsay’s blog and the positive, supportive community that she’s fostered here.

Make this dark chocolate bark for an after dinner treat. Here are three versions to make this dessert a hit with everyone!

As I mentioned, I’m pro-indulgences. So, I took some inspiration from popular candy bars and transformed them into healthier, but still totally decadent, chocolate bark. I love bark because it satisfies a chocolate craving without needing to eat very much, and I make it with whole ingredients like bittersweet chocolate, nuts, brown rice cereal and dried fruit, so I feel good about sharing it with my friends and family. Sprinkled with dried fruit and nuts, it’s a beautiful dessert served alongside hot tea or coffee or gift wrapped in cellophane. My parents and husband love the Krackel style bark the most. Actually, my parents call it “baaahk” with an emphasis on the Boston accent – go Sox!

Ok, so let’s get to the recipes already, right? The Chunky and Krackel bark use slightly different ingredients, but the first three steps are the same.

Make this dark chocolate bark for an after dinner treat. Here are three versions to make this dessert a hit with everyone!

Chunky Bark

Ingredients:

10 ounces bittersweet chocolate
1/3 cup of raisins
1/3 cup of dry roasted peanuts, roughly chopped

Directions:

1. Roughly chop the chocolate
2. Cover a sheet pan or jellyroll pan with parchment paper
3. In a microwave safe bowl, microwave the chocolate at 15-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted (about 1 minute 15 seconds total) [my preferred method!]. Alternatively, add water to the bottom part of a double boiler so the water is about 1/2 inch away from the top pot. Melt the chocolate slowly in over low heat, stirring frequently.
4. Pour chocolate mixture onto sheet pan and spread with an offset spatula (a regular spatula works fine too – offset makes it easier) to desired thinness.
5. Sprinkle raisins and peanuts on top. Press them gently into the chocolate to set.
6. Let chocolate harden for 2 hours on the countertop or in the refrigerator. Cut or break into pieces and store in the refrigerator.

Make this dark chocolate bark for an after dinner treat. Here are three versions to make this dessert a hit with everyone!

Krackel Bark

Ingredients:

10 ounces bittersweet chocolate
2 ounces milk chocolate
1 1/2 cups crispy brown rice cereal
1/3 cup reduced sugar Craisins (optional)

Directions:

1. Roughly chop the chocolate
2. Cover a sheet pan or jellyroll pan with parchment paper
3. In a microwave safe bowl, microwave the chocolate at 15-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted (about 1 minute 15 seconds total) [my preferred method!]. Alternatively, add water to the bottom part of a double boiler so the water is about 1/2 inch away from the top pot. Melt the chocolate slowly in over low heat, stirring frequently.
4. Stir the crispy brown rice cereal and Craisins into the bowl of melted chocolate
5.  Pour chocolate mixture onto sheet pan and spread with an offset spatula (a regular spatula works fine too – offset makes it easier).
6. Let chocolate harden for 2 hours on the countertop or in the refrigerator. Cut or break into pieces and store in the refrigerator.

Make this dark chocolate bark for an after dinner treat. Here are three versions to make this dessert a hit with everyone!

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Bark

Ingredients:

4 ounces bittersweet chocolate
4 ounces semisweet chocolate
1/4 cup all natural creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup peanuts, chopped (optional)

Directions:

1. Roughly chop the chocolate
2. Cover a sheet pan or jellyroll pan with parchment paper
3. In a microwave safe bowl, microwave the bittersweet chocolate at 15-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted (about 1 minute 15 seconds total) [my preferred method!]. Alternatively, add water to the bottom part of a double boiler so the water is about 1/2 inch away from the top pot. Melt the chocolate slowly in over low heat, stirring frequently.
4.  Pour the bittersweet chocolate onto sheet pan and spread with an offset spatula (a regular spatula works fine too – offset makes it easier)
5. Using the same melting method, melt the semisweet chocolate and peanut butter
6. Pour the semisweet chocolate and peanut butter mixture on top of the dark chocolate and swirl to mix using a toothpick or chopstick.
7. If desired, sprinkle with chopped peanuts. Gently press the peanuts into the chocolate to set.
8. Let chocolate harden for 2 hours in the refrigerator. Cut into pieces with a sharp knife or break apart. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for best results.

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YUM right?! Huge thanks to Caroline for stopping by today!

Let’s chat: Which bark are you going to make first?!

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Comments

  1. Nancy says

    March 20, 2014 at 12:10 AM

    This looks so delicious and even the second one too and I’m not even a fan of PB!

    Reply
  2. Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says

    March 20, 2014 at 12:35 AM

    OMG yum!!

    Reply
  3. Elena says

    March 20, 2014 at 12:40 AM

    So delicious! I might try to make these for my husband’s upcoming birthday!

    Reply
  4. Tina Muir says

    March 20, 2014 at 6:35 AM

    Oooooh I looovvvee dark chocolate, well, actually any chocolate…..or anything sweet, but thats a moot point 🙂 Definitely the reeses bark for me! Although they all sound delicious!

    I would also like to make it with some pistachios or chilli. We have those a lot in England, they work really well with the dark.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 21, 2014 at 10:18 AM

      oooh that sounds delicious!

      Reply
  5. Sara @ LovingOnTheRun says

    March 20, 2014 at 6:47 AM

    OH MY! These looks yummy!!

    Reply
  6. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    March 20, 2014 at 7:03 AM

    PEANUT BUTTER BARK!!!!!

    Reply
  7. Carla says

    March 20, 2014 at 7:07 AM

    REEEECES for the HUSBAND!!!

    Reply
  8. lindsay says

    March 20, 2014 at 7:11 AM

    i just made hazelnut bark! we are so on the same page. Love it. Trade ya barks?

    Reply
    • Caroline @ SweetFoodie says

      March 20, 2014 at 1:54 PM

      I’d love the recipe for yours! 🙂

      Reply
      • lindsay says

        March 20, 2014 at 2:43 PM

        i’ll be sure to post it soon caroline! Then you’ll be in BARK heaven with all these recipe. hehe

        Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 21, 2014 at 10:18 AM

      i’m happy to judge which is better 🙂

      Reply
  9. Krista @ Tiny n Fit says

    March 20, 2014 at 7:23 AM

    The Reese’s!! Oh man, dark chocolate has my heart 🙂 As do Reese’s!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 21, 2014 at 10:17 AM

      mine too 😉

      Reply
  10. Coco @ Got2Run4Me says

    March 20, 2014 at 7:23 AM

    Yes, please!

    Reply
  11. Alicia says

    March 20, 2014 at 7:40 AM

    They all sound great but I’m going to have to go with the peanut butter one!

    Reply
  12. Jojo @ RunFastEatLots says

    March 20, 2014 at 7:40 AM

    PB and chocolate! Can’t get enough of that combo 😛

    Reply
    • Caroline @ SweetFoodie says

      April 30, 2014 at 2:03 PM

      Me too – I LOVE PB & Chocolate together too 😀

      Reply
  13. Fancy Nancy says

    March 20, 2014 at 9:10 AM

    Ummm all of them! Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
  14. Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says

    March 20, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    YUM!!! Must try!

    Reply
  15. Jody - Fit at 56 says

    March 20, 2014 at 9:23 AM

    HOLY—> YUM & #3!!!!

    Reply
  16. Lisa @ RunWiki says

    March 20, 2014 at 9:35 AM

    Yum! They all look good!

    Reply
  17. Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says

    March 20, 2014 at 11:22 AM

    Oh man, drooling! The pb ones sound amazing!

    Reply
  18. Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says

    March 20, 2014 at 12:33 PM

    Mmmm…I love bark! SO easy and SO delicious! I want all three…like now! 😉

    Reply
  19. misszippy says

    March 20, 2014 at 1:01 PM

    Mouth. Watering.

    Looks amazing–thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  20. Megan (The Lyons' Share) says

    March 20, 2014 at 1:45 PM

    Thanks for sharing, Caroline!! They all look delicious, and as much as I adore dark chocolate, I’ve actually never made my own bark! Please send any leftovers my way :).

    Reply
  21. Tori L says

    March 20, 2014 at 2:07 PM

    AH I need to try that peanut butter bark!!

    Reply
  22. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

    March 20, 2014 at 5:13 PM

    Whoa. I would have never thought to add Rice Krispies! So doing that. Thanks for the idea! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 21, 2014 at 10:17 AM

      such a great idea, right?! Caroline is brilliant!

      Reply
  23. Katie says

    March 20, 2014 at 7:05 PM

    You had me at chocolate. This looks amazing!

    Reply
  24. Matt @ Runner Savvy says

    March 20, 2014 at 7:52 PM

    Drool!

    Reply
  25. Sara @ fitcupcaker says

    March 20, 2014 at 7:53 PM

    OMG I want to make all of them!!

    Reply
  26. Kim @FITsique says

    March 20, 2014 at 8:50 PM

    Um Reese’s Peanut Butter Bark!?!?!?! What! This would be phenomenal!!! I think I need to make it and try not to eat it all in one sitting as is. It would be great on some yogurt!

    Reply
    • Caroline @ SweetFoodie says

      March 21, 2014 at 12:25 AM

      Kim! On yogurt is such a clever idea! It’s a softer bark because of the pb addition, so I can imagine it dressing up a hot bowl of oatmeal nicely too… 🙂 Now you’ve got me thinking!

      Reply
  27. Danielle says

    March 21, 2014 at 11:54 AM

    These sound so amazing! I’m already imagining some other fun combos.

    Reply
  28. Francesca says

    March 21, 2014 at 10:29 PM

    Yummy! Break me off a piece right now 😉

    Reply
  29. Susan@proteinpowderforwomen says

    March 22, 2014 at 6:49 AM

    Hi Caroline! Those 3 different recipes of dark-chocolate bark all look so yummy. I’d call them grabbers ‘coz, they grab you! Thanks for sharing your recipes.

    Reply
    • Caroline @ SweetFoodie says

      March 24, 2014 at 1:46 PM

      Thank you Susan! I’m so glad you like them 🙂 Hope you have a great week!

      Reply
  30. Cate @ Chez CateyLou says

    March 22, 2014 at 4:59 PM

    These barks look great! I think the Reese’s one is calling my name. I love all the choices, and how easy it is to make!

    Reply
    • Caroline @ SweetFoodie says

      April 30, 2014 at 2:01 PM

      Thanks Cate! So glad to hear it 🙂

      Reply
  31. Cindy Huggins says

    March 24, 2014 at 9:02 PM

    Yummmm….

    Reply

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