The combination of dark chocolate, almonds and orange zest in this treat is simple and delicious, and the result is easy to ship to a loved one for a special occasion. Depending on how you want the bark to look you can use a zester to make sprinkles of orange zest or you can use a peeler and knife to create thin strips of bright color.
Ingredients
- 1 pound dark chocolate, chopped or chips
- ⅔ cup sliced and toasted almonds
- 4 tablespoons orange zest
- ¼–½ teaspoon coarse sea salt
Instructions
1. Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil or parchment and put in the refrigerator while you are preparing the ingredients.
2. Melt the chocolate in a microwave in short bursts of 20–30 seconds, stirring in between, until you have a nice smooth consistency. You can also use a double boiler to melt the chocolate.
3. Pour the melted chocolate into the prepared pan. It doesn’t have to touch the edges and it should be about ¼ inch thick.
4. Press nuts and orange zest lightly into the chocolate. Sprinkle the salt evenly over the mixture.
5. Allow to harden on the counter for a few hours or in the refrigerator.
6. When hard, break into pieces and package in an airtight container for storing or shipping.
About this recipe
Substitute roasted and salted cashews for the almonds. If you do, skip the sprinkle of salt.
