Bourbon-Spiced Dark Chocolate Bark with Dried Fruit

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Rich dark chocolate infused with bourbon and warm spices, studded with dried fruits and nuts for a decadent, boozy treat. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, layers dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), bourbon whiskey, ground cinnamon into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Serves 8 International cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place 8 oz chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
  2. Step 2: Melt the chocolate gently over a double boiler or in 30-second bursts in the microwave, stirring until smooth and glossy.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp bourbon whiskey, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg until fully incorporated.
  4. Step 4: Pour the chocolate mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading evenly to about 1/4-inch thickness with an offset spatula.
  5. Step 5: Immediately sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped dried cherries, 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots, and 1/4 cup toasted pecans evenly over the chocolate.
  6. Step 6: Lightly sprinkle 1/2 tsp sea salt flakes on top. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
  7. Step 7: Break into irregular pieces and serve chilled or at room temperature.

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