Dark Chocolate Almond Bark

Sep 6, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Shards of dark chocolate almond bark on parchment

Snappy, glossy dark chocolate almond bark, an easy homemade gift. Makes about 1 1/4 pounds (24 pieces).

Prep 20 min

Cook 10 min

Set 1 hr

Total 1 hr 30 min

Yield 24 pieces

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Ingredients

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12.0 oz (340.0 g)dark chocolate, good-quality bar, finely chopped
⅛ tspfine sea salt
1.0 cup (140.0 g)almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped

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Instructions

Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
Set aside a third of the chocolate. Melt the rest in a heatproof bowl over barely simmering water (or in 20-second microwave bursts), stirring, until it reaches 115°F.
Remove from the heat and stir in the reserved chocolate until melted and the chocolate cools to 88 to 90°F. It's tempered when a streak on parchment sets glossy and firm within 5 minutes.
Stir in the salt.
Spread the chocolate about 1/4 inch thick on the parchment.
Right away, scatter the almonds over the top and press gently so they stick.
Let set at cool room temperature until firm, about 1 hour, then break into pieces.

Tips

Short on time? Skip tempering, melt the chocolate gently, and keep the bark refrigerated; it will be softer and less glossy.
Storage: Store airtight in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make dark chocolate almond bark?

Plan on 20 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, plus 1 hour to set. It makes about 1 1/4 pounds (24 pieces).

How should I store dark chocolate almond bark?

Store airtight in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks.

Snappy, glossy dark chocolate almond bark, an easy homemade gift. Makes about 1 1/4 pounds (24 pieces).

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 24 servings this recipe makes.

111 Calories / serving

7.3g Fat

9.9g Carbs

1.9g Protein

7.1g Sugar

Whole recipe (24 servings): ~2664 cal · 175g fat · 238g carbs · 46g protein · 170g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 111 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

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Walking uphill or incline treadmill 15 min·0.8 mi·~1500 steps
Moderate cycling 11 min·2.2 mi
Swimming laps 16 min
Jogging 11 min·0.9 mi·~1750 steps
Stair climbing 10 min·~900 steps
Dancing 18 min
Bodyweight circuit training 11 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 26 min

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