If you are looking for a unique and easy sweet treat to enjoy for dessert or a snack, then look no further than this chocolate fig bark. It combines dark chocolate, figs, caramel, and chopped nuts for a combination that is sweet, decadent, and crunchy.
To make the chocolate fig bark, you begin by arranging fresh fig halves on a sheet of parchment paper before topping them with caramel, nuts, and chocolate, and allowing it to set before breaking it into pieces. This bark recipe has a slightly healthier halo than other types of sweetened chocolate as it has the fresh figs and crunchy nuts.
What is Chocolate Fig Bark?
Chocolate fig bark is a chocolate confection involving fresh figs, caramel, dark chocolate, and nuts. The fresh, juicy figs works beautifully with the rich taste of the chocolate.
Pro Tips
- Melt the dark chocolate in the microwave or in a pot set over a pot of simmering water.
- If you don’t enjoy dark chocolate, you could replace it with semi-sweet chocolate or milk chocolate instead.
- You can use either homemade caramel sauce or a store-bought version instead.
- Toast the walnuts for the best flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Chocolate Fig Bark Use Fresh or Dried Figs?
This recipe uses fresh figs, but if you find them hard to get hold of, you could use dried figs instead.
Can I Use a Different Type of Chocolate?
Absolutely! Simply replace the dark chocolate with semi-sweet chocolate or milk chocolate if you enjoy something sweeter and richer.
Can This Bark Be Made Nut-Free?
Yes, feel free to omit the walnuts if you need to make a nut-free chocolate bark instead. A little toasted coconut would be a wonderful replacement as it is sweet and would add texture.
How to Store Chocolate Fig Bark
The chocolate fig bark can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge until you are ready to serve it. It should keep well for up to 2 to 3 days but should be eaten quickly before the figs soften too much.
Ingredients
How to Make Chocolate Fig Bark
Arrange the fig slices next to each other on a sheet of parchment paper. Drizzle the caramel on top.
Arrange the fig slices next to each other on a sheet of parchment paper. Drizzle the caramel on top.
Sprinkle the chopped walnuts on top. Pour the dark chocolate and spread it out in an even layer. Allow it to sit in the fridge until the chocolate firms up.
Sprinkle the chopped walnuts on top. Pour the dark chocolate and spread it out in an even layer. Allow it to sit in the fridge until the chocolate firms up.
Break it into pieces before serving. Enjoy!
Break it into pieces before serving. Enjoy!
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