Chef John's Chocolate Bark

Chef John's Chocolate Bark
  • 6 (4 ounce) bars dark chocolate (65 to 70% cocao), chopped into small pieces
  • 1 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
  • 1 cup shelled, roasted, salted pistachios, chopped
  • 1/2 cup dried goji berries
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt (optional)


  1. Chop dark chocolate into small pieces. Separate into 2 portions 1/3 in 1 portion, 2/3 in the other. Place 2/3 of the chocolate into a heatproof bowl, preferably metal. It should be large enough to sit on the rim of a pot without touching the water.
  2. Heat about 2 inches water in a pot over medium-high heat until it just barely starts to simmer. Reduce heat to lowest setting; place bowl over pot. Allow chocolate to melt without stirring until about 2/3 of the pieces have melted. Stir until all pieces have melted and chocolate feels hot (not boiling hot) to the touch (about 115 to 120 degrees F), about 2 minutes.
  3. Transfer the remaining third of chocolate to the bowl. Stir until melted. Place bowl on the counter and, stirring occasionally, cool chocolate until it's cool to the touch and beginning to thicken up a bit, about 8 minutes. Chocolate should be smooth and shiny.
  4. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone mat (or parchment paper or waxed paper). Slowly pour the chocolate into the lined pan not all the way to the edges. Sprinkle the chopped walnuts, pistachios, and goji berries evenly over the chocolate. Top with a bit of coarse sea salt.
  5. Allow to sit at room temperature to cool and harden. Break into pieces.

05/12/2018
Chef John's Chocolate Bark, recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

Comment on this content
rosemary and goat cheese crostini with walnuts and honey
rosemary and goat cheese crostini with walnuts and honey
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).Place baguette..
4.1
7219
ginger beer
ginger beer
Finely shred ginger into a bowl. Zest lemons and add zest to..
3.9
5571
black bean avocado hazelnut mocha cake
black bean avocado hazelnut mocha cake
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-i..
4.4
4357
asparagus summer soup
asparagus summer soup
Cut asparagus stalks into 1-inch pieces; reserve tips in a b..
3.4
4173
caribbean sangria
caribbean sangria
Place orange slices, peach slices, lemon slices, and lime sl..
4.2
4281
smoked paprika chicken, kale, and bean stew
smoked paprika chicken, kale, and bean stew
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken ..
3.7
4325
japanese-mexican fusion quesadillas
japanese-mexican fusion quesadillas
Combine soy sauce, sugar, ginger, and garlic in a large bowl..
2.9
5291
vegan oven-fried zucchini sticks
vegan oven-fried zucchini sticks
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread olive ..
2.1
4816
flourless triple chocolate cookies
flourless triple chocolate cookies
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray 2 bakin..
3.4
4623
Christmas Chocolate Bark 3 Ways: White Chocolate, Cranberry, and Pumpkin Seed Bark
Christmas Chocolate Bark 3 Ways: White Chocolate, Cranberry, and Pumpkin Seed Bark
Heat 2/3 of the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 1..
1312
Christmas Chocolate Bark 3 Ways: Pistachio, Pink Peppercorn, and Currant Bark
Christmas Chocolate Bark 3 Ways: Pistachio, Pink Peppercorn, and Currant Bark
Heat 2/3 of the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 1..
890
Christmas Chocolate Bark 3 Ways: Pistachio, Raspberry, and Coconut Bark
Christmas Chocolate Bark 3 Ways: Pistachio, Raspberry, and Coconut Bark
Heat 2/3 of the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 1..
1338
chef john's chocolate granola
chef john's chocolate granola
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).Combine br..
500
Chef John's Chocolate Souffle
Chef John's Chocolate Souffle
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed..
787
Chef John's Chocolate Egg Cream
Chef John's Chocolate Egg Cream
Pour chocolate syrup into a large glass. Pour milk on top of..
925
Chef John's Chili Chocolate Cookies
Chef John's Chili Chocolate Cookies
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).Line two bakin..
1281