Pecan Chocolate Bark Recipe

Pieces of cranberry pecan dark chocolate bark on white parchment paper.

Pecan Chocolate Bark Recipe

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Keyword: chocolate pecan bark, pecan chocolate bark

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Chilling time: 1

Total Time: 1 20

Servings:

Calories: 273kcal

This cranberry pecan chocolate bark recipe is perfect for the holidays! The candied pecans get a little warm spice from cinnamon and black pepper.

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Ingredients

24 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips
2 cups raw pecans
¼ cup real maple syrup
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
zest of one orange
pinch kosher salt
½ cup dried cranberries
flaky sea salt

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a small sauce pan, combine the maple syrup, cinnamon, orange zest and black pepper. Set over medium high heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the pecans and stir frequently until all liquid has been absorbed by the nuts.
Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Transfer the pecans to the sheet pan. Spread them out, but it's okay if some are sticking together. Roast for 10-12 minutes until they smell toasty and they're brown and caramelized. Set aside to cool. Once cool, break apart any large clusters.
Add the chocolate to a microwave safe bowl and melt in the microwave until smooth.
Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Pour the melted chocolate onto the parchment and gently spread it out toward the edges in an even layer. Sprinkle the pecans and cranberries evenly over the chocolate. Then sprinkle with a few pinches of flaky sea salt. Chill in the refrigerator until set. (1-2 hours.) Once set, break into pieces and enjoy!

Notes

An offset spatula like this one is a great tool for spreading out the chocolate on the sheet pan. If you don't have one, a silicone spatula will do nicely.
Be sure to spread the chocolate as evenly as possible. It will have a tendency to be thicker in the middle if you're not careful.
If you'd like, you can top it with fresh orange zest when serving. But don't do this ahead of time because it will dry out.
Because this chocolate bark is not tempered, it must be stored in the refrigerator. It will keep there for up to 2 weeks.

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