Chocolate Crackle Bark

Few homemade treats rival the decadence and irresistible allure of Chocolate Crackle Bark. With its rich, velvety base and indulgent toppings, this delectable confection promises to satisfy your sweet tooth while tantalizing your taste buds with every blissful bite. Let’s embark on a journey into the world of homemade indulgence with a recipe that combines wholesome ingredients and heavenly flavors.

Providing a hearty and nutritious foundation, almond meal lends a nutty flavor and delicate texture to our crackle bark, while also offering a dose of healthy fats, protein, and essential nutrients.

Infusing our base with rich chocolatey goodness, cocoa powder adds depth and intensity to the flavor profile, transforming our crackle bark into a decadent delight that’s sure to satisfy even the most discerning chocolate lover.

Serving as the binding agent, almond or cashew butter brings creamy richness and a subtle nuttiness to our base, ensuring it holds together beautifully and provides a satisfying bite with every mouthful.

With its smooth and velvety texture, dark chocolate forms the indulgent coating that envelops our crackle bark, providing a luxurious mouthfeel and a rich chocolate flavor that lingers long after the last bite.

Adding a hint of tropical sweetness and enhancing the smoothness of our chocolate coating, coconut oil helps create a glossy finish and ensures the chocolate sets perfectly, delivering a satisfying snap with each break.

Introducing an additional layer of nutty goodness, almond butter complements the rich chocolate flavor of our topping, while also providing a creamy contrast to the crunchy puffed rice.

Offering a natural sweetness and subtle floral notes, honey balances the intense bitterness of the dark chocolate, harmonizing the flavors and adding a delicate hint of sweetness to our crackle bark.

A pinch of Himalayan pink salt enhances the depth of flavor in our crackle bark, intensifying the chocolatey richness and imparting a subtle savory note that elevates the overall taste experience.

Bringing a delightful crunch and airy texture to our crackle bark, organic puffed rice adds lightness and volume to the topping, creating irresistible clusters of chocolatey goodness that melt in your mouth with every bite.

Chocolate Crackle Bark

Recipe by wildfoodjourneyCourse: DessertsDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

20

minutes

Cooking time

2

hours 

Calorieskcal

Ingredients

• BASE

• 1 1/2 cups almond meal

• 4 tablespoons cocoa powder

• 1/2 cup almond or cashew butter

• TOPPING

• 200g dark chocolate

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

• 1 tablespoon almond butter

• 1 tablespoon honey

• 1/4 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt

• 1 1/2 cups organic puffed rice

Directions

• Line a rectangle pan with baking paper and set aside.
• In a high-speed food processor add all the base ingredients and pulse until well combined.
• Press the base mixture into the lined pan, creating an even layer.
• place the base in the fridge to firm.
• Place the chocolate and coconut oil in a heat proof dish and microwave on high for 30 seconds at a time, stirring each time until fully melted.
• Stir into the chocolate – nut butter, honey and salt.
• Pour in the rice puffs to the chocolate and mix well until there completely coated in the chocolate.
• Pour the mixture into prepared base and spread evenly over the top. Refrigerate for a further 30 minutes to 1 hour until the chocolate is completely set.
• Once set lift out from the pan and slice. Enjoy

Notes

• Pan Size: Ensure that the rectangle pan you use is of appropriate size to accommodate the mixture. A pan that is too large may result in a thinner bark, while a smaller pan may yield a thicker bark.
• Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and prevent the chocolate from melting. The Chocolate Crackle Bark can be kept for several days and enjoyed as a sweet treat whenever desired.