Vanilla Chocolate Bark
Prep
15 mins
Cook
10 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Vanilla Chocolate Bark is an elegant confection combining dark and white chocolate with the aromatic notes of vanilla extract and dried vanilla beans. This simple treat features chopped nuts and fresh whipped cream layered into a rich chocolate base. Ready in just 25 minutes total, with only 15 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking, it is perfect for those seeking an impressive homemade dessert without excessive time commitment.
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Ingredients
- 200 gdark chocolate chips
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 1½ mlvanilla extract
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- ½ gsalt
- 2 piecesdried vanilla beans
- 100 gwhite chocolate chips
- 120 mlfresh whipped cream
- 50 gchopped nuts
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- 2
Melt the dark chocolate chips in a double boiler or in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Be careful not to overheat the chocolate.
- 3
Stir in the unsalted butter and vanilla extract until combined.
Tip: Make sure the chocolate is smooth and glossy.
- 4
Sprinkle the granulated sugar over the chocolate mixture and stir until combined.
Tip: This will help bring out the flavors.
- 5
Add the dried vanilla beans and chopped nuts to the chocolate mixture and stir until combined.
Tip: The vanilla beans will add a nice depth of flavor.
- 6
Pour the white chocolate chips over the top of the dark chocolate mixture and stir until combined.
Tip: This will create a beautiful marbled effect.
- 7
Spoon the fresh whipped cream over the top of the white chocolate mixture and sprinkle with salt.
Tip: This will add a nice textural element to the bark.
- 8
Refrigerate the bark for at least 30 minutes to set.
Tip: This will help the flavors meld together.
- 9
Break the bark into pieces and serve.
Tip: You can also package the bark in individual servings for a gift.
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