Vanilla Chocolate Bark
Prep
15 mins
Cook
10 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
A simple and indulgent treat made with rich chocolate and creamy vanilla, perfect for snacking or gift-giving.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 200dark chocolate chips
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 1½ mlvanilla extract
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- ½ gsalt
- 2 piecesdried vanilla beans
- 100white 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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