Brown Butter Chocolate Bark
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This brown butter chocolate bark is one of my favorite quick treats to make when I want something impressive without the fuss. The deep, nutty flavor from the brown butter pairs beautifully with dark chocolate and a hint of espresso, creating layers of complexity that taste far more complicated than they actually are. Best of all, you'll have homemade bark ready in less than an hour, and it requires just basic ingredients you likely have on hand. The hazelnuts add a wonderful crunch while providing healthy fats and antioxidants, and dark chocolate is packed with mood boosting compounds. This is the perfect recipe when you need a stunning dessert or gift without spending hours in the kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 400 gdark chocolate chips
- 200 gbrown butter
- 20 gsea salt
- 10 gespresso powder
- 150 gfinely chopped hazelnuts
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 100 ggranulated sugar
- 2large eggs
- 1 mLpure vanilla extract
- 1 gsalt
- 50 gconfectioners' sugar
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F).
- 2
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 3
Melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Tip: Stir occasionally until the butter turns a light golden brown.
- 4
Remove the butter from the heat and stir in the granulated sugar until well combined.
Tip: The mixture will bubble and emit a nutty aroma.
- 5
Stir in the dark chocolate chips until they are fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
Tip: Be patient and let the mixture cool slightly.
- 6
Stir in the sea salt, espresso powder, and finely chopped hazelnuts.
Tip: The mixture will be smooth and glossy.
- 7
Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
Tip: Let it cool and set at room temperature.
- 8
Once set, melt the brown butter in a double boiler or in the microwave in 10-second increments.
Tip: Stir between each heating to prevent burning.
- 9
Pour the melted brown butter over the chocolate bark.
Tip: Let it set at room temperature before breaking it into pieces.
- 10
Serve and enjoy!
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