Snappy, glossy dark chocolate pistachio bark, an easy homemade gift. Makes about 1 1/4 pounds (24 pieces).
Dark Chocolate Pistachio Bark
Dessert
Candy confections
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Snappy, glossy dark chocolate pistachio 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
Diet
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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
- ¾ cup (94.0 g)shelled pistachios, 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 pistachios 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 pistachio 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 pistachio bark?
Store airtight in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 24 servings this recipe makes.
99
Calories / serving
6.2g
Fat
9.7g
Carbs
1.5g
Protein
7.1g
Sugar
Whole recipe (24 servings): ~2376 cal · 149g fat · 233g carbs · 36g 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 · 99 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 19 min·1.1 mi·~2200 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 13 min·0.7 mi·~1300 steps
- Moderate cycling 10 min·2.0 mi
- Swimming laps 14 min
- Jogging 10 min·0.8 mi·~1600 steps
- Stair climbing 9 min·~800 steps
- Dancing 16 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 10 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 23 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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