
Dulce de Leche Chocolate Bark
Prep
20 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Making this dulce de leche chocolate bark has become my go to when I need something impressive but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen. Dark chocolate is loaded with antioxidants that make indulging feel just a little bit better, and honestly, this recipe comes together in under an hour with mostly pantry staples. The beauty of bark is that it requires no special equipment or baking skills, just melted chocolate, a sheet pan, and your favorite toppings. I love the contrast of creamy dulce de leche against the bitter chocolate and the satisfying crunch of pistachios. It's elegant enough for gifting but easy enough that anyone can master it.
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Ingredients
- 400 gdark chocolate
- 200 gdulce de leche
- 150 gsugar
- 6 gsalt
- 100 gbutter
- 50 gheavy cream
- 200 gunsalted milk chocolate
- sea salt
- 100 gpistachios
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval, until smooth.
Tip: Be careful not to overheat the chocolate.
- 2
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, salt, and 50g of butter. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.
Tip: Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature.
- 3
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the mixture reaches 150°C.
Tip: Be careful, as the mixture will bubble vigorously.
- 4
Remove the saucepan from the heat and slowly pour in the heavy cream, whisking constantly.
Tip: The mixture will bubble up and steam vigorously.
- 5
Return the saucepan to medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and turns a deep amber color.
Tip: This should take about 10-12 minutes.
- 6
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the unsalted milk chocolate until melted and smooth.
Tip: Be careful, as the mixture will be hot.
- 7
Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the melted dark chocolate and stir until combined.
Tip: This should take about 1-2 minutes.
- 8
Sprinkle the pistachios and sea salt over the top of the chocolate mixture.
Tip: This will add texture and flavor to the bark.
- 9
Refrigerate the bark for at least 30 minutes to set before breaking into pieces.
Tip: This will help the chocolate set and make the bark easier to break.
- 10
Cut the bark into desired sizes and serve.
Tip: This is the final step! Enjoy your delicious dulce de leche chocolate bark.
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