Chocolate Bark with Maple Bacon Infused Sea Salt
This chocolate bark with Maple Bacon Infused Sea Salt is an easy sweet-salty dessert that works well for gifting, dessert boards, holidays, or a quick chocolate snack. Melted chocolate sets into a thin sheet, then gets finished with toppings and a light sprinkle of Maple Bacon Sea Salt for smoky-sweet contrast. The salt keeps the chocolate from tasting overly sweet and gives each broken piece a more memorable finish. Chill the bark until firm, then break it into pieces and store it in a cool place so the chocolate stays crisp and clean.
Ingredients:
7 oz of dark chocolate
2 oz of peanut butter
A sprinkle of Maple Bacon Sea Salt
Why Maple Bacon Infused Sea Salt Works in This Chocolate Bark
Maple Bacon Infused Sea Salt works in chocolate bark because chocolate needs salt for balance. The maple note supports sweeter toppings, while the bacon-style savory edge adds contrast to dark, milk, or semi-sweet chocolate. Because bark is thin, the salt is visible and easy to taste in each piece.
Instructions:
Melt the dark chocolate, in a bowl over simmering water
Transfer into a tray with baking paper
Melt the peanut butter and drizzle over the melted chocolate
Using a skewer, mix the peanut butter in the chocolate - so a nice pattern forms
Sprinkle with maple bacon sea salt
Place in the fridge for at least an hour before breaking it
FAQ:
Q: What chocolate works best for bark?
A: Dark, semi-sweet, or milk chocolate can work. Choose chocolate that melts smoothly and tastes good on its own.
Q: How should I store chocolate bark?
A: Store it in an airtight container in a cool place. Refrigerate if the room is warm.
Q: When should I add the Maple Bacon Sea Salt?
A: Add it while the chocolate is still soft so the salt sticks to the surface.