Are you ready to satisfy your chocolate craving with the ultimate cure: Texas Chocolate Bark? Look no further, because this recipe is guaranteed to hit the spot in just 15 minutes flat.
Next time you're hit with a chocolate craving that just won't quit, whip up a batch of Texas Chocolate Bark. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you.
Let's dive into the history of chocolate bark.
It may seem like a recent trend, but the concept of breaking chocolate into pieces dates back centuries. In fact, the ancient Maya and Aztec civilizations were known to consume chocolate in the form of a bitter beverage made from ground cocoa beans mixed with water and spices. It wasn't until the invention of solid chocolate in the 1800s that chocolate bark as we know it today became possible.
Nowadays, chocolate bark comes in all sorts of flavors and variations. You can find everything from classic milk chocolate to dark chocolate, white chocolate, and even funky flavors like bacon or sriracha. But let's be real, none of those fancy flavors hold a candle to the deliciousness that is Texas Chocolate Bark.
So, what exactly is Texas Chocolate Bark?
It's a delectable treat made with creamy chocolate and loaded with all sorts of tasty toppings, such as Fritos, pretzels, nuts, & candies. The best part? It's super easy to make. All you need is a bag of chocolate chips, your choice of toppings, and a bit of Texas-sized attitude.
Now, I know what you're thinking: "But wait, isn't all chocolate bark basically the same?" Well, that's where you'd be wrong. Texas Chocolate Bark is in a league of its own, with its bold flavors and oversized personality. Plus, it's so easy to make that even the most culinary challenged among us can whip it up with ease.
Other popular Chocolate Barks:
- Peppermint Bark
- Chocolate Toffee Bark
- Toasted Coconut and Coffee Salted Chocolate Bark
- Toasted Almond Chocolate Bark
Ingredients for the ultimate chocolate craving cure:
- Chocolate Chips
- G-free Pretzels
- Fritos, or other G-free small corn chips
- Chopped nuts (pecans for us!), candies (like M&Ms or Reece's Pieces), or your topping of choice
To make Texas Chocolate Bark:
To start, spread pretzels into a single layer on rimmed baking dish (aka: jelly roll pan). Sprinkle Fritos on top, leaving spaces around the Fritos to the pretzels. Heat 12 ounces chocolate chips in microwave in 30-second bursts until melted (1-ยฝ to 2 minutes), stirring after each burst. (When melted, it should look like thick chocolate frosting.)
Add remainder of chocolate chips to the melted ones and stir gently until the newly-added chips are melted. Pour over the pretzels and corn chips, smooth and spread with a spatula (remember - the chocolate is the "glue" to hold the bark together). Top with nuts or your choice of topping, if desired. Tamp down gently 2-3 times.
To set the bark, put pan in the freezer for about 7-10 minutes, or refrigerate about 30 minutes (who can wait that long?). Break up the bark, using a spatula, if necessary and serve. Store in an airtight container (if you have any left).
How long will chocolate bark stay fresh?
Chocolate bark tends to stay fresh 2-3 weeks, but your batch of Texas Chocolate Bark will be eaten before then!
Alright, let's cure you chocolate craving!
Ultimate Cure for a Chocolate Craving: Texas Chocolate Bark
Equipment
- 1 Rimmed baking dish (aka:ย jelly roll pan)
Ingredients
- 18 oz chocolate chips* divided
- 8 oz gluten-free pretzels sticks or twists
- 4-5 oz Fritos or other G-free small corn chips
- 2-3 oz chopped nuts (pecans for us!), candies (like M&Ms), or your topping of choice
Instructions
- Spread pretzels into a single layer on rimmed baking dish (aka:ย jelly roll pan).ย Sprinkle Fritos on top, leaving spaces around the Fritos to the pretzels.ย Heat 12 ounces chocolate chips in microwave in 30-second bursts until melted (1-ยฝ to 2 minutes), stirring after each burst. (When melted, it should look like thick chocolate frosting.)
- Add remainder of chocolate chips to the melted ones and stir gently until the newly-added chips are melted.ย Pour over the pretzels and corn chips, smooth and spread with a spatula (remember - the chocolate is the "glue" to hold the bark together).ย Top with nuts or your choice of topping, if desired.ย Tamp down gently 2-3 times.ย
- To set the bark, put pan in the freezer for about 7-10 minutes, or refrigerate about 30 minutes (who can wait that long?).ย Break up the bark, using a spatula, if necessary and serve.ย Store in an airtight container (if you have any left).
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Frequently Asked Questions about chocolate bark:
A sheet of chocolate is what is meant by "chocolate bark," which is typically covered in almonds, dried fruits, candies, or even more chocolate. A chocolate bar is typically just plain chocolate in a bar shape, for a single serving.
Chocolate bark is a thin layer of chocolate that has been mixed or topped with ingredients like almonds, cookies, candies, pretzels, dried fruit, or toffee bits. The mix-ins are broken up into pieces that have ragged edges and irregular forms that mimic tree bark.
Store below 70ยบFย in an airtight container in a cool, dry environment. Chocolate that has been properly tempered can be stored for a few weeks without needing to be refrigerated.
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