Chocolate Bark
Perfect for holiday parties and potlucks, this chocolate bark is a favorite of mine. It's another gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan dessert that doesn't taste it. And for those with no food restrictions whatsoever? Who can say no to candy, let alone chocolate? See for yourself, try some.
3 tablespoons grapeseed oil
6 tablespoons agave nectar
2 cups pecans
½ teaspoon celtic sea salt
½ teaspoon cayenne
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
3 cups dark chocolate chips 73% cacao
- In a large skillet, heat oil and agave until bubbling
- Add pecans and stir until they are well coated, then mix in salt and seasonings
- Cook for 4 minutes, then remove pan from heat
- Place nuts on a parchment lined baking sheet
- Place sheet in a 400° oven and roast for 4 minutes, remove from oven and cool completely
- In a separate saucepan over very low heat, melt chocolate
- Pour chocolate into a parchment lined 13 x 9 glass dish
- Break up the pecans and sprinkle over the chocolate
- Using a metal spatula, spread the mixture evenly back and forth to ½ inch thickness
- Allow to sit out until set, 1-2 hours
- Cut into squares and serve
I discovered chocolate bark at a Teaching Peace event. Teaching Peace is an incredible organization that focuses on restorative justice. David Title brought his chocolate bark to the event and I begged him for the recipe. Good man that he is, he emailed it to me later that same night!
I made a few changes, removing the dairy, sugar and brandy --you get the idea. Still, I owe David many thanks for this crunchy little dessert that flies off the plate at my house.
Posted on December 16, 2007 in desserts by Elana
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This was so amazing I practically ate the entire batch by myself. I never would have combined cayenne with chocolate-but it worked soooo well! Thanks Elana for my new favorite chocolate candy recipe!!
I just made the Chocolate Bark and it is truly delicious. Love Elana's Pantry! I have the cookbook and everything I have tried is wonderful! Mazel tov - best wishes! I must embrace all that is for healthy consumption!
Stacie,
You're very welcome!
Elana
Can you share David Title's original recipe for the chocolate bark? The brandy and dairy sound interesting. Perhaps your friend won't mind sharing? Thanks so much. Sandra
Sandra,
Unfortunately I no longer have that recipe.
Elana
Is there anyway you could start posting the nutritional data on you recipes. I love your recipes, but love know how my meals break down.
I use Nutritional data and input my own recipes. have you considered offering this info
kala,
For the answer to this and other frequently asked questions please see my FAQ's.
Thanks,
Elana
I'm blaming you for the 10 lbs i'm about to gain ;) LOVE your blog, it's so well put together.
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