Herbal Bitters-Infused Dark Chocolate Bark

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A sophisticated dark chocolate bark infused with aromatic herbal bitters and sprinkled with dried orange zest and toasted almonds for a bittersweet treat. This recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers dark chocolate (70% cacao), chopped, dried orange zest, toasted almonds, chopped 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 6, 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 Cook: 10 min Serves 6 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. Melt 200 grams chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water (double boiler) stirring frequently until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Remove from heat and immediately stir in 1 tsp herbal bitters until fully incorporated.
  3. Step 3: Pour the chocolate onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and spread evenly into a thin 1/4-inch layer using an offset spatula.
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1 tbsp dried orange zest, 1/4 cup toasted chopped almonds, and 1/4 tsp sea salt flakes evenly over the melted chocolate.
  5. Step 5: Let the chocolate bark set at room temperature for 1 hour or place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes until firm, then break into irregular pieces for serving.

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