Fruit and nut bark
16/12/2007
This chocolate bark is delicious as a post-dinner treat, and also makes a great Christmas gift. Package up three or four pieces in a cellophane bag and tie with your favourite ribbon.
Ingredients
| 2 tbsp | Dried apricots |
| 2 tbsp | Dried cranberries |
| 2 tbsp | Currants |
| 2 tbsp | Pistachio nuts |
| 2 tbsp | Slivered almonds |
| 200 g | Dark chocolate |
Directions
- Place chopped dried fruits and nuts in a bowl and toss well to combine. Line two trays with greaseproof paper.
- Melt chocolate in microwave or by placing in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water for three to five minutes. Stir until smooth. Spread chocolate out thickly in bark-like shapes and sprinkle with dried fruit and nuts.
- Leave in a cool place to set, then remove from paper. Serve with coffee.
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Comments
Kabbak
added 60 days agoI am making this for my Easter Egg this year, my family will be away, so my choice, delightful and with a magazine and a good book, maybe a glass of wine, a sure winner
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