Description
This Homemade Almond Bark with Roasted Nuts and Chocolate is a wonderfully crunchy, chocolatey delight, perfect as an easy family-friendly dessert or a thoughtful holiday gift.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz good quality chocolate (milk, semi-sweet, or dark)
- 1.5 cups roasted almonds, coarsely chopped
- 0.25 tsp sea salt
- 0.5 cup optional other nuts (pecans or walnuts)
Instructions
- Roast Nuts: Preheat your oven to 325F (160C). Spread almonds on a baking sheet and roast for 8-10 minutes, until they smell wonderfully fragrant and turn a golden hue. Let them cool completely; this prevents the chocolate from seizing. If you find the nuts burning quickly, reduce the temperature slightly and keep a closer watch.
- Melt Chocolate: Gently melt the good quality chocolate using a double boiler or in a microwave-safe bowl. If microwaving, heat in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each, until smooth and glossy, about 3-5 minutes total. The chocolate should be fluid but not scalding hot.
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, fold the cooled roasted almonds and a pinch of sea salt into the melted chocolate. Stir gently with a heat-safe spatula until the nuts are evenly coated and glistening.
- Spread Bark: Line a large baking sheet (I often use my trusty 9×13-inch pan) with parchment paper. Pour the chocolate-nut mixture onto the paper, spreading it evenly to about a 0.25-inch thickness. Ensure a uniform layer for consistent bite-sized pieces.
- Chill Firmly: Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator and chill for 30-60 minutes, or until the chocolate is completely firm to the touch and snaps cleanly. For faster setting, you can pop it into the freezer for 15-20 minutes.
- Break into Pieces: Once solid, carefully lift the parchment paper from the baking sheet. Break the firm Homemade Almond Bark into irregular, bite-sized pieces using your hands.
Notes
To prevent burnt nuts, reduce oven temperature slightly and monitor closely. If using a microwave for melting chocolate, stir thoroughly after each 30-second interval. For faster setting, use the freezer for 15-20 minutes. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or refrigerate for longer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (30 g)
- Calories: 180 calories
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: almond bark, chocolate, roasted nuts, easy dessert, holiday gift, family-friendly, no-bake, crunchy, sweet treat