Name: Fruit and Nut Chocolate Bark
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 24 ounces Dark Chocolate; 6 ounces White Chocolate; 2/3 cup Freeze Dried Raspberries; 2/3 cup Freeze Dried Strawberries; 1/4 cup Sliced Almonds; 3 tablespoons Peptias (Pumpkin Seeds); 1/2 teaspoon Chia Seeds; 1/8 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt

In this Fruit and Nut Chocolate Bark, bittersweet chocolate and white chocolate are swirled together, then topped with dried fruits, nuts, and seeds for a tasty holiday treat.

This recipe was made in partnership with Fisher Nuts. It was originally published December 2015 but it has been updated from the archives with additional information.

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Creating this Recipe for Fruit and Nut Chocolate Bark

Chocolate Bark is one of the easiest homemade gifts that you can make this holiday season. It is totally customizable depending on what you (or your recipients) like best paired with chocolate.

When I made this recipe for Triple Chocolate Peppermint Bark, I decided that I should make a few other varieties while I was at it. One of the other varieties that I decided to make was this recipe for Bittersweet Chocolate Swirl Fruit and Nut Bark.

Dare I say that this is even a healthy homemade holiday treat? It is full of super foods after all! So, go ahead and indulge a little.

It is rich enough that you won’t need to eat a lot, but it is oh soooooo good.

Tools Needed to Make Fruit and Nut Chocolate Bark

You’ll need a few kitchen tools to prepare this bittersweet chocolate bark. Here’s what I recommend having on hand before getting started:

Double Boiler – to temper the dark and white chocolate. If you don’t have one, use a heat-proof bowl and a saucepan.
Candy Thermometer – for monitoring the chocolate as it tempers
Silicone Spatula – to stir the chocolate as it melts.
Baking Sheet – to make the chocolate bark on.
Parchment Paper – to line the baking sheet.
Offset Spatula – to spread the melted dark chocolate on the lined baking sheet.
Spoon – to drop the white chocolate onto the dark chocolate.
Toothpick or Butter Knife – to swirl the white chocolate through the dark chocolate layer.
Sharp Knife – to cut the bark into smaller pieces after it sets.
Gift Bags and Ribbon – cellophane bags make perfect little gift bags

overhead shot of ingredients in fruit and nut chocolate

Fruit and Nut Chocolate Bark Ingredients

You can definitely customize this fruit and nut bark recipe according to your preferences, but here’s a quick overview of what I use in the recipe:

Dark or Bittersweet Chocolate
White Chocolate
Freeze Dried Raspberries
Freeze Dried Strawberries
Sliced Almonds
Raw Pumpkin Seeds
Chia Seeds
Sea Salt

For the complete ingredient list and detailed instructions to make these homemade chocolates with fruit and nuts, scroll to the bottom of this post for the FREE printable recipe card.

Ingredient Tip

Get all ingredients prepped and ready before you begin tempering the chocolate so you can start adding the toppings as soon as you’ve spread the melted chocolate onto the prepared cookie sheet!

How to Make Fruit and Nut Chocolate Bark

Chocolate Bark is so easy to make! Here are the basic steps to make this recipe for Chocolate Fruit and Nut Bark:

Temper the dark chocolate.
Temper the white chocolate.
Spread the dark chocolate on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
Then swirl the white chocolate throughout.
Next, sprinkle the freeze dried fruits, nuts, and chia seeds, and sprinkle with sea salt.
After that, you’ll let it cool for a few hours until hard enough to break into pieces.

The above is simply a quick summary of this fruit and nut chocolate recipe. Check out the full recipe in the free printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for all the detailed instructions.

showing how to temper chocolate for fruit and nut chocolate bark

Tempering Chocolate for Fruit and Nut Bark

The hardest part of making homemade bark is tempering the chocolate.

So, after you master that skill, it is pretty easy to make a few chocolate bark varieties in one day. All you have to do is just double (or triple) the amount of chocolate that you are tempering.

If you’ve never tempered chocolate for homemade chocolate bark before, be sure to check out my How to Temper Chocolate post and video for a more detailed overview with plenty of tips for success!

The biggest trick when tempering chocolate is that you don’t want it to get too hot, because then the chocolate will lose its temper. But, it really isn’t as complicated as it sounds.

Specifically, when tempering chocolate you do not let the chocolate get too hot, above 90 degrees F to be exact. Using a double boiler and the lowest heat possible on my stove does the trick for me.

dark and white chocolate swirled together on a baking pan for making nut and fruit chocolate bark

Fruit and Nut Chocolate Tips

Use high quality chocolate for this dark chocolate bark recipe. Chocolate chips don’t melt as easily, so it’s best to use bars of chocolate.
If you don’t have a double boiler to temper the chocolate in, you can create your own by placing a heat-safe bowl (preferably a metal one) over a saucepan of simmering water.
When tempering the chocolate, make sure the bowl with the chocolate in it isn’t touching the hot water.
Do not get water into the bowl with the chocolate.
When sprinkling the toppings onto the chocolate bark, gently press the fruit and nuts into the melted chocolate. You don’t want the toppings to fall off the bark as you eat it!
Make sure the bark has completely cooled and hardened before you break it into pieces and store it, otherwise you won’t have nice even lines and the chocolate could smear.
For best results, cool the fruit and nut chocolate at room temperature, not in the refrigerator as this could make the freeze dried fruit soggy.

overhead photo of dark and white chocolate with dried fruits and nuts on it

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Fruit and Nut Chocolate FAQs

Got questions about how to make this chocolate bark recipe? Here are the answers to a few commonly asked questions. Feel free to leave any other questions in the comments on this post and I’ll respond with answers.

What chocolate is best for fruit and nut chocolate?

In this recipe I love the contrast of the bittersweet dark chocolate with sweet white chocolate, but you can use any chocolate or any combination of chocolates that you like!

Dark Chocolate Recommendations

White Chocolate Recommendations

pieces of fruit and nut chocolate on a baking sheet

What fruits are good to add to chocolate bark?

I am personally partial to the pairing of dark chocolate with the sweetness of berries! I recommend these fruits to pair with your chocolate fruit and nut bark:

Raspberries
Strawberries
Cherries
Cranberries
Blueberries
Blackberries

Really any fruit that you like that pairs well with the type of chocolate you plan to use. That’s what is so great about recipes like this – you can always customize it according to your preferences!

The most important thing is to use dried or freeze dried fruits as fresh fruits would not work well due to the moisture and their lack of shelf life.

Can I use fresh fruit in this recipe?

Technically you can, but if you do use fresh fruit you would need to consume the bark the same day you made it because it won’t last otherwise.

fruit and nut chocolates surrounded by pepitas, sea salt, and dried fruit

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What else can I add to this chocolate bark recipe?

I also love the texture that savory, crunchy nuts, like sliced almonds, and seeds offer when paired with the smoothness of bittersweet chocolate.

This recipe for Bittersweet Chocolate Fruit and Nut Bark uses pumpkin seeds (pepitas), chia seeds, and sliced almonds. Here are some other ideas:

walnuts
pecans
pistachios
flaxseed
hemp seeds
shredded coconut

Can I Put Chocolate Bark in the Fridge to Set?

Technically, yes. However, placing this dark chocolate fruit and nut bark in the fridge will cause condensation to form and the tempered chocolate may lose some of its shine.

If you have time, I highly recommend letting this chocolate bark recipe rest on your counter to set after it is assembled.

a gift bag with dark chocolate fruit and nut bark in it

How to Store Fruit and Nut Chocolate Bark

You’ll need to keep this chocolate bark in an airtight container at room temperature. It’ll last up to a week, noting that the fruit may harden slightly over time.

Packaging Fruit and Nut Chocolate for Gifts

Break off a few pieces, then place inside a pretty cellophane bag and tie it off with some colorful ribbon. Or place inside a holiday-themed box to make your life even easier.

Dark chocolate bark with fruit and nuts is a simple and tasty holiday gift for friends, teachers, and neighbors!

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Try this Fruit and Nut Chocolate!

Next time you’re looking for an easy homemade holiday gift, give this Chocolate Bark with Fruit and Nuts a try!

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More Chocolate Bark Recipes to Try

‘Tis the season for holiday gifting, and for our family that means homemade candies! Here are a couple more favorite chocolate bark recipes to try:

Dark Chocolate Pretzel Bark is a fun treat for kids to help make for a teacher gift. Dark chocolate bark meets salted caramel with the crunchy, salty addition of mini pretzels and pecan halves

You’ll love the twist on classic chocolate peppermint bark with this recipe! It boasts a dark and white chocolate swirled base topped with milk chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, crushed peppermint candy and mini candy canes for a fun holiday treat.

Still want more homemade gifting ideas? Check out these 35 Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas if you’re looking for homemade gift ideas this holiday season.

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Fruit and Nut Chocolate Bark

Yield: about 2 lbs. of bark

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Additional Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes

This dark and white chocolate swirled bark is loaded with tasty super foods - berries, almonds, chia seeds, and pumpkin seeds. It makes a great homemade, holiday gift.

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Bark Base

24 ounces Dark Chocolate
6 ounces White Chocolate

For the Fruit and Nut Toppings

2/3 cup Freeze Dried Raspberries
2/3 cup Freeze Dried Strawberries
1/4 cup Sliced Almonds
3 tablespoons Peptias (Pumpkin Seeds)
1/2 teaspoon Chia Seeds
1/8 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt

Instructions

Ingredient Preparation

Gather all the ingredients, setting the freeze dried fruits, nuts, and seeds aside in bowls for assembly later.
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

Tempering the Chocolates

Place water in the bottom pan of a double boiler, making sure the keep the water level low enough that it is not touching the bottom of the top pan (or bowl) that the chocolate will be in.
In the top pan of the double boiler, slowly melt the dark chocolate over low heat. Making sure to stir the chocolate regularly.
Monitor the temperature using a candy thermometer to ensure that the chocolate does not get above 90 degrees - otherwise the chocolate will lose its temper.
Turn the heat off as needed so the chocolate doesn't get too hot. Just keep stirring and eventually the chocolate will slowly melt.
Meanwhile, you'll need to repeat this same procedure with the white chocolate.

Assembling the Fruit and Nut Chocolate

Pour the dark chocolate on the prepared cookie sheet, spreading with an offset spatula to smooth it evenly. The thickness is up to you depending on how thick you'd like the finished product to be.
Drizzle large spoonfuls of the white chocolate on top of the dark chocolate, then use a butter knife or wooden skewer to swirl through the chocolate.
Tip: You don’t want to completely cover the dark chocolate, but rather have large swirls of white chocolate ribbons throughout the dark chocolate.
Sprinkle the freeze dried raspberries, strawberries, sliced almonds, pepitas, chia seeds, and sea salt on top, pressing lightly on the fruit and nuts to ensure they stick to the chocolate.
Let sit at room temperature until set, about 2 - 4 hours.
Then, cut into individual serving size pieces with a sharp knife.

Notes

Store in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 16 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 360Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 48mgCarbohydrates: 36gFiber: 5gSugar: 28gProtein: 5g

GoodLifeEats.com offers recipe nutritional information as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although GoodLifeEats.com makes every effort to provide accurate information, these figures are only estimates.

Disclosure: This recipe for fruit and nut chocolate bark was originally published December 11, 2015 as a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Fisher Nuts. Recipe, photos, and opinions are my own.