Sweet and Spicy Chocolate Bark
This sweet and spicy chocolate bark is the perfect treat for anyone who loves a little bit of heat in their chocolate. The cayenne pepper adds just the right amount of spice, and the pecans and dried cherries add a nice crunch and sweetness. Best of all, this bark is super easy to make and can be customized to your liking. You can use any type of chocolate you like, and you can add any nuts or dried fruits that you want. This bark is also a great way to use up leftover chocolate chips. So next time you're looking for a sweet and spicy treat, give this chocolate bark a try!
Chocolate bark is a classic treat that's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. It's the perfect way to use up leftover chocolate chips, and it's also a great way to get your kids involved in the kitchen. This particular recipe for sweet and spicy chocolate bark is inspired by the flavors of Mexican chocolate. The cayenne pepper adds just the right amount of heat, and the pecans and dried cherries add a nice crunch and sweetness. This bark is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it! The first time I made this bark, I was looking for a way to use up some leftover chocolate chips. I had some dark chocolate chips, some milk chocolate chips, and some white chocolate chips. I decided to use the dark chocolate chips for this bark, because I wanted something that was a little bit more intense in flavor. I also added some cayenne pepper, pecans, and dried cherries. The cayenne pepper added just the right amount of heat, and the pecans and dried cherries added a nice crunch and sweetness. My husband and I loved this bark so much that we ate the whole batch in one sitting! Since then, I've made this bark many times, and it's always a hit with everyone who tries it. It's the perfect treat for any occasion, and it's also a great way to get your kids involved in the kitchen.
Sweet and Spicy Chocolate Bark Sweet and Spicy Chocolate Bark Sweet and Spicy Chocolate Bark Sweet and Spicy Chocolate Bark
Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 cup chopped dark chocolate (70% or higher cacao)
  • 1 tablespoon almond butter, creamy
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup chopped dried cherries
Instructions
  1. Line a 9x9 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate, almond butter, maple syrup, and cayenne pepper together, stirring constantly until smooth.
  3. Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
  4. Sprinkle the pecans and dried cherries over the chocolate.
  5. Place the baking dish in the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.
  6. Once the chocolate is set, break it into pieces and enjoy!
  7. Store the bark in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Why It Works
  • The cayenne pepper adds just the right amount of heat to this bark.
  • The pecans and dried cherries add a nice crunch and sweetness.
  • This bark is easy to make and can be customized to your liking.
  • It's the perfect treat for any occasion.