A Simple Edible Gift: Chocolate Bark 3 Ways - Gardenista
I much prefer to make my friends and family edible gifts than to take a trip to a crowded store or mall. Read on for ingredients and step-by-step instructions for making and festively wrapping the chocolate bark. Photography by Lindsey Love for Gardenista. Chocolate bark screams, “Happy holidays!” Try not to eat all the ingredients before you get started. Dark Chocolate Bark with Cardamom, Toasted Nuts, and Satsuma Zest Dark chocolate has a luscious, rich quality, so pairing it with aromatic cardamom, toasted nuts, and some zest is the perfect way to fancy it up. On a rimmed baking sheet covered with parchment paper, pour chocolate and use the back of a spatula to spread in an even layer, about 1/4-inch to 1/8-inch thick. I love eating peppermint and chocolate together during the holiday season. There’s something so festive and so right about the two flavors together. Peppermint Bark with White Chocolate Drizzle In a heatproof bowl over simmering water, melt the chocolate, stirring every so often. You know the deal; melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until smooth and melted. While on most days I m not a big fan of white chocolate the combination of pomegranate seeds and pistachios here is one of... ...my favorite and I find it actually makes the white chocolate taste even better Plus I love the festive red green and white hues Pomegranate and Pistachio White Chocolate Bark In a heatproof bowl over simmering water melt the chocolate stirring every so often On a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper pour... ...chocolate and use the back of a spatula to spread in an even layer about 1 4 inch to 1 8 inch thick I like to include a sprig of berries or fresh leaves on the package. Because chocolate bark is usually jagged irregularly shaped pieces I think glassine bags shown or a small box work best for... ...packaging As for tying it all together natural twine is my go to most times bright colorful ribbon overshadows what s inside If you’re using the bags as a holiday party favor, write down the main ingredients noting if there was wheat, dairy, soy or nuts used.