Pistachio Almond Chocolate Bark
My 4-ingredient pistachio almond dark chocolate bark is the perfect treat for the holidays! It's an easy no-bake treat, and it's so incredibly delicious and make the perfect gift. Makes about 24 pieces.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 318kcal
Equipment
- Silpat mat or parchment paper
Ingredients
- 12 ounces dark chocolate, 70% cacao about 4 (3.5-oz) bars, see notes
- ⅓ cup lightly salted pistachios (no-shell), roughly chopped plus more for topping
- ⅓ cup whole almonds, roughly chopped plus more for topping
- Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Line a large sheet pan with a Silpat mat or parchment paper. Set aside. Also, make sure you have space in your fridge or freezer to allow the chocolate bark to chill and set.
- Break up the chocolate bars into smaller pieces. Place in a microwave-safe bowl and melt in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until fully melted and warm (but not hot, otherwise it will spread too thin). Tip: Be careful that the chocolate doesn’t touch any water, otherwise it will seize.
- Stir the chopped pistachios and almonds into melted chocolate until evenly combined. Make sure to also reserve some nuts for the topping.
- Spread the mixture onto the lined sheet pan. Spread evenly into a ¼ inch thick layer. Top with more pistachios and almonds. Sprinkle coarse sea salt on top, to taste.
- Refrigerate for at least 45 minutes, or freeze for 30 minutes, until fully set and chilled.
- Carefully, peel it away from the Silpat mat or parchment paper. Then, break it up into smaller pieces. Enjoy!
Notes
- Choice of chocolate: Use your favorite snacking chocolate. I prefer dark chocolate, but milk or white chocolate work too.
- Don’t use baking chocolate bars or chips - the texture will be different.
- Melting: Melt in the microwave oven in 30-second intervals, stirring each time. Make sure it doesn't come into contact with water, otherwise it will seize.
- Setting time: 45 minutes in the fridge or 25-30 minutes in the freezer.
- Make ahead and storage: Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or at room temperature for 3-5 days if the kitchen is cool.
- Freezing: Freeze in freezer-safe bags for up to 3 months. Thaw on your counter before eating so it’s not so hard.
- Dried cranberries or cherries, other types of nuts, pumpkin seeds, pretzel pieces.
Disclaimer: Nutritional values (per serving) are approximates only.
Nutrition
Serving: 3pieces | Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 5mg