Description
This Chocolate Pomegranate Bark is a delightful and easy-to-make treat featuring rich bittersweet chocolate studded with fresh pomegranate seeds and crunchy pistachio nuts. Perfect as a festive dessert or an edible gift, it combines the sweet-tart burst of pomegranate with nutty pistachios in a smooth chocolate base.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8.8 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup fresh pomegranate seeds (from 1 large pomegranate)
- 0.75 cup pistachio nuts (2.6 oz)
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Sheet. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Melt the Chocolate. Melt the bittersweet chocolate in a heat-proof bowl over a pot of simmering water or use the microwave in 10 second increments until smooth.
- Spread the Chocolate. Pour the melted chocolate onto the parchment and smooth it out evenly to about a ¼ inch thickness or thicker if preferred.
- Add Toppings. Sprinkle the fresh pomegranate seeds and pistachio nuts evenly over the chocolate and gently press them into the warm surface to adhere.
- Set the Bark. Place the baking sheet into the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden and set properly.
- Break Into Pieces. Once set, break the chocolate bark into pieces with your hands or cut with a knife as desired.
- Store and Enjoy. Store the bark in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and enjoy as a sweet treat.
Notes
- This three-ingredient bark is easy to prepare and makes a festive edible gift especially during holidays like Christmas.
- Use high-quality bittersweet chocolate (couverture recommended) for the best flavor and texture.
- Press toppings firmly into the warm chocolate to ensure they stick well.
- Store the bark refrigerated to keep the nuts and pomegranate fresh and the chocolate solid.
- You can customize by adding other nuts or dried fruits to personalize the bark.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
