French Chocolate Bark

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Festive Fun

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (16)

Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
24 pieces

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: 2 hr 0 min
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 2 hr 25 min

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Ingredients

9 1/2 ounces very good semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
8 ounces very good bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 cup whole roasted, salted cashews
1 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Directions

Melt the 2 chocolates in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water.

Meanwhile, line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Using a ruler and a pencil, draw a 9 by 10-inch rectangle on the paper. Turn the paper facedown on the baking sheet.

Pour the melted chocolate over the paper and spread to form a rectangle, using the outline. Sprinkle the cashews, apricots and cranberries over the chocolate. Set aside for 2 hours until firm. Cut the bark in 1 by 3-inch pieces and serve at room temperature.

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SHARON Germantown, MD 09-13-2009
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This is a Real Treat!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made this for friends to take on vacation. The recipe in her book is a little different, but this is fantastic. The book... used crystalized ginger, dried cherries, dried apricots, roasted salted pecans, and golden raisins. Let's just say that I doubled the recipe to take and it all went. Not an inexpensive to make, but I would make it for special occasions and holidays. Thank you Ina. As always you are the best!Read more
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soheyla laguna beach, CA 03-21-2009
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Yummy desert and more......
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Loved this recipe. I used dark chocolate instead of white. Made it for a group of friends and everyone got the recipe
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Teri La Canada, CA 01-01-2009
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Hugh Hit!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

First off, you can never go wrong with one of Ina's recipes! The French Chocolate Bark was no exception. I made it several... times over the holidays and it was a hugh hit every time. I gave it as gifts and everyone raved, even those who don't normally care for dried fruit. And it's absolutely gorgeous, too. Another one that will become a tradition in my house,Read more
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Jeanne Plymouth, MN 12-28-2008
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Dangerously Good
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Ina has out-done herself once again. This was so easy to put together and once it set up, it cut beautifully. The flavors... of the salty cashews and sweet fruit along with the chocolate work so well together, it is hard not to keep sampling it. For how simple this recipe was, it looks very impressive. I will make this recipe over and over again--Thanks Ina!Read more
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Alys Charleston, SC 12-26-2008
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a hit at parties
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Just had a holiday party and this chocolate went over really well. We had it in s'mores like she does in the show, around our... fire pot. guests loved it and I will definitely be making it again. I used mostly baking chocolate with one bar fancy milk chocolate to add a bit of oomph.Read more
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Susan Arlington, VA 12-22-2008
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Use White & Semi-Sweet Chocolate Instead ... Also, Almonds (not cashews)
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We swapped out the bitter sweet chocolate and used white chocolate instead - dee-lish! We melted the white separate from the... semi-sweet. Then, we poured the dark chocolate first and swirled in the white chocolate using a butter knife. It was very tasty and pretty. We also used almonds instead of cashews. And, we did press down the ingredients into the chocolate before putting them in the fridge so they would stick better. Enjoy!Read more