Dark Chocolate Orange Bark with Almonds and Orange Zest
Rich dark chocolate meets bright orange zest and crunchy toasted almonds in this no-bake bark that comes together in under 20 minutes. Three ingredients, zero fuss, and the kind of result that belongs on any holiday dessert table or tucked into a gift box.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 340kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 ounces dark chocolate chopped if in bar form
- ¾ cup almonds toasted and chopped if desired
- 1 orange zested
Instructions
- Prepare the sheet pan by placing a sheet of parchment paper on top.
- Chop the chocolate if needed.
- Place the chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave the chocolate in 20-second intervals until fully melted, stirring in between.
- Add the orange zest and toasted almonds. Combine.
- Spread the chocolate onto the prepared sheet pan using the offset spatula.
- Top with orange zest and toasted almonds.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 10 minutes.
- Break into pieces and enjoy.
Notes
Room Temperature - Store on the counter in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Refrigerate - If your room is warm, store the bark in an airtight container, with parchment placed between layers, in the refrigerator.
Be aware that the refrigerator may cause the chocolate to bloom. Blooming is a process where the cocoa butter comes to the surface making the chocolate look gray or powdery. The chocolate is still okay to eat.
Freeze - For long-term storage, freeze the bark in a sealed, freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Wrap the bark in parchment paper, then place it in a ziplock bag or airtight container to protect it from freezer burn.
Thaw it in the refrigerator before serving to prevent condensation from forming on the surface.
Vary the bark up to your liking! There are lots of possibilities.
Nutrition
Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 432mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 6mg
