3-Ingredient Chocolate Bark with Cranberries & Candied Orange Peel

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: milk chocolate

Cacao nibs reduce sugar while maintaining a chocolate flavor.

white chocolate

🥗Healthier: yogurt chips

💰Cheaper: vanilla chocolate

Yogurt chips provide a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

dried cranberries

🥗Healthier: dried cherries

💰Cheaper: raisins

Raisins are more economical while adding sweetness.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are budget-friendly and add crunch.

Melt 2 lbs of dark chocolate in a stainless steel bowl over a pot of water (ban Marie) with a small amount of water that does not boil.

Chop the chocolate into medium pieces; it doesn't need to be finely chopped.

Transfer the chopped chocolate to the stainless steel bowl and place it over the pot of water.

Stir the chocolate occasionally as it melts; turn off the heat when it's almost completely melted and let it finish melting with steam.

Line a sheet pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.

Spread the melted chocolate evenly onto the parchment-lined sheet pan using a recess spatula.

Before the chocolate hardens, sprinkle candied orange zest and chopped dried cranberries on top.

Gently tap the toppings into the chocolate to ensure they adhere before it sets.

Set aside to harden; refrigerate for 20 minutes to 30 minutes in warm weather until firm.

Once set, break the chocolate into pieces and serve or package as desired.

Cooking Techniques

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