Valentine's Dark Chocolate Slab
This homemade Valentine's chocolate slab (or bark) is a simple, healthy and easy recipe. Make a lovely heart-shaped dark chocolate slab in a mould, or decorate a simple shape. A Valentine's chocolate slab is a perfect handmade gift, or serve it as a mini Valentine's dessert.
Ingredients
- 120 g dark chocolate
- 2 cardamom pods or use ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- dried fruit and nuts to decorate
Instructions
- Place lightly oiled greaseproof paper or cling film in the bottom of your mould. If you are using a silicon mould, you won't need to line it.
- Break the chocolate into pieces and place in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water. Remove from the heat as soon as the chocolate starts to melt.120 g dark chocolate
- Open the cardamom pods, extract the seeds and grind finely in a mortar and pestle. Add to the chocolate and stir gently.2 cardamom pods
- Pour the chocolate into your prepared moulds. You are aiming for a depth of around 3-4 mm. Place in the fridge for about 10 minutes until the chocolate starts to harden slightly.
- Decorate with dried fruit and nuts. Allow to set fully at room temperature.dried fruit and nuts to decorate
- When cool, carefully remove the chocolate slab from the mould and remove the baking paper.
Notes
- Dark chocolate with a high percentage of cocoa solids will have more health benefits. A good dark chocolate is also dairy-free and vegan.
- If you prefer, you can flavour the chocolate with orange zest, ground cinnamon or ginger, or coffee powder. Avoid liquid flavours which could spoil the chocolate.
- Use whatever combination of dried fruit and nuts you prefer. Dried fruits which contrast with the colour of dark chocolate will work especially well. You could also decorate this Valentine's chocolate slab with edible flowers such as dried roses.
Nutrition
Calories: 158kcalCarbohydrates: 21.8gProtein: 2.2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5.9gFiber: 2.9gSugar: 18.4g
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