We first eat with our eyes, and the blushing pink colour of ruby chocolate bark does not disappoint. Made with ruby chocolate, toasted pistachios and dried cranberries. It’s easy to make, and the presentation is so elegant, that you may just find yourself serving it for a special occasion or simply because its so pretty in pink.
Ruby chocolate is the 4th official chocolate of the world! Made without adding any colourants or fruit flavourings, the unique taste of ruby chocolate can be described as an intense sensorial delight between berry fruitiness and luscious smoothness.
The Belgian chocolatiers who created this masterpiece have not shared all their trade secrets, but they claim the pink colour is thanks to a unique variety of Ruby Cocoa Beans that can be found in Ecuador, Brazil, and the Ivory Coast.
Yet, it’s tricky to know the whole truth. There is an air of mystery surrounding ruby chocolate because it’s only crafted by one company in the world, Callebaut, who created this chocolate.
The pink colour is special because it doesn’t come from berries or artificial colours added to the chocolate. Instead, it’s said to be all natural. The ruby flavor is neither bitter, milky, or sweet, with berry fruitiness and luscious smoothness.
Possibly the prettiest of all Chocolate Barks! Ruby is berry-licious in flavour and lusciously creamy in texture, paired with toasted pistachios and dried cranberries and is sure to leave your mouth watering
You might be wondering what bark is anyway!
It is another “As Seen on TikTok” recipe – this time for Ruby Chocolate Bark! I saw this and knew I had to make it! It’s a yummy treat that you can keep in the freezer and grab a chunk whenever you feel the need for a sweet treat!
Its simply layers of fruit, nuts and chocolate then frozen and broken into chunks for a healthy delicious dessert or treat. While ruby chocolate is the star of the show in this recipe, it can be difficult to find or too expensive.
If that’s the case, you can use white chocolate with a touch of red food coloring until you reach your desired color. Or you can make chocolate bark with any chocolate, dark, semi-sweet, milk or white.
Bark is very easy to make, packed with delicious flavors, and the perfect combination of creamy, fruity, and crunchy. These little bites of heaven are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without feeling guilty. They are the perfect ‘to die for’ no bake treat.
All manner of bark recipes have gone viral. I love how amazing new food trends are being created on internet websites like TikTok and some of them go viral and get loads of attention. I have tried quite a few of these viral TikTok recipes recently and they do not disappoint. Its not every day that a food trend exceeds my expectations, but this one is definitely a winner. And this one is honestly just so adorable.
As soon as I saw this trend pop up, I had to make. I mean, how cute are these chunks of pink chocolate with all sorts of nuts and fruit stuck to them?!
Almost too cute to eat … key word being almost. lol.
And by choosing your toppings right and adding superfoods such as nuts, seeds, cacao nibs, coconut chips, goji berries, dried fruit like pineapple or mango you are adding extra nutrition to your treat. Break into bite sizes pieces to share with friends and family, or package into bags to use as a ‘thank you’ gift.
Homemade chocolate bark is a great way of lifting plain chocolate to a higher level and making it a healthier treat. And the beauty of it doesn’t reside in the end product only.
Making your own chocolate bark is such a fun way of being creative in the kitchen and something you can do with children. It’s not as messy as some other desserts, and your kids can let their creativity go wild.
Dangerously easy to make with endless combinations, these make beautiful holiday gifts or, you know, as they say – treat yo self!
I’m really so excited with how this recipe turned out. Perfectly sweet, salty, tart, and crunchy. You have to make it! I’m obsessed and already need to make more.
You don’t really even need a recipe, or even to measure any ingredients, to make gorgeous chocolate bark – it’s about getting creative and using your favourite flavours….
Ruby Chocolate Bark
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups ruby chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios toasted (or any other nuts)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (or any other dried fruit)
Instructions
- Toast the pistachios. In a small frying pan, add the pistachios and cook on medium heat for 1-2 minutes until slightly brown and fragrant. Let cool, then chop coarsely.Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a microwave-safe bowl, add the ruby chocolate and coconut oil and microwave at 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring with a spatula in between, until all the chocolate is melted and shiny.Pour the chocolate over the parchment, and spread it out in an even layer, 1/4 - 1/2 inches thick. It doesn't need to be perfect, just don't spread it too thin as it will break easily. Top with the pistachios and cranberries, spreading them out evenly over the melted chocolate. To ensure the toppings stick, press them gently into the chocolate, using your fingertips.Set aside at room temperature to cool (uncovered) for 2-3 hours until firm. To speed up the process, place in the refrigerator and chill until hardened.Then cut or break the bark into preferred-size pieces.You can also cut the bark with a sharp knife instead of breaking it with your hands. The warmth of your hands could soften the bark when breaking it, causing it to be less stable. It also prevents the toppings from getting rubbed off.Store in an air-tight container in the fridge. To prevent sticking, layer with parchment pieces or wax paper.This ruby chocolate bark can be stored at room temperature in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks. However, I recommend storing it in the fridge, to keep the chocolate from melting.Chocolate bark also freezes well. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
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