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    Gastronotherapy » Recipes » Dessert

    Chocolate Pecan Bark with Rosemary

    Published: Nov 19, 2020 · Modified: Sep 21, 2022 by MaryAnne · 10 Comments

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    This 3-ingredient chocolate pecan bark is full of big flavors from buttery pecans and aromatic rosemary. It's easy, healthy (protein-rich and full of antioxidants), makes a great holiday gift, and all it takes is 15 minutes!

    chocolate pecan bark cut into squares and arranged on marble table.

    If you need a last-minute recipe to bring to a party, give as a homemade gift, or just because you have a craving for something dark-chocolaty-but-with-a-twist, this dark chocolate pecan bark is for you.

    I started adding rosemary to my sweets several years ago, and continue to be amazed at how well it works in desserts. It's one of my favorite herbs, especially this time of year.

    The deep aromatics of rosemary are woody and piney, which is why it works so well in winter-weather foods, like rosemary lemon shortbread cookies, sourdough discard focaccia with rosemary, and pink grapefruit vodka cocktail with rosemary.

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    • ⭐️ Why This Recipe is the Best
    • 🍫 Ingredient Notes
    • 📖 Ingredient Substitutions
    • 🍒 Flavor Variations
    • 🔪 How To Make Chocolate Pecan Bark with Rosemary
    • 👩🏼‍🍳 Expert Tips
    • 💬 Frequently Asked Questions
    • 🍽 Related Recipes
    • Chocolate Pecan Bark with Rosemary

    ⭐️ Why This Recipe is the Best

    • Taste: The rich buttery notes of pecans are a lovely complement to rosemary in this chocolate bark candy, and the flaky sea salt accentuates all of the flavors.
    • Texture: Crunchy pecans are added to snappy dark chocolate.
    • Healthy: Naturally gluten-free, with anti-oxidants from dark chocolate, and protein-rich pecans are loaded with nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin E, zinc, and potassium.
    • Quick & easy: Melt chocolate, add pecans and rosemary, and let it set up (no special equipment needed). Ready in 15 minutes!
    • Makes a festive Christmas or holiday gift: Fill up your favorite holiday tin, or place pecan chocolate bark into a cellophane bag and tie with a beautiful ribbon.

    🍫 Ingredient Notes

    dark chocolate cut into pieces on a wooden cutting board with knife.
    chopped pecans and rosemary on a wooden cutting board with knife.
    • Dark chocolate (60% or higher) - I love the earthy, bitter notes of dark chocolate, especially when paired with other robust flavors (be sure to try vegan peppermint bark).
    • Pecans - Rich, creamy, and buttery; use them to make chocolate-covered pecans.
    • Fresh rosemary - Rosemary is one of my favorite herbs, especially around the holidays. You can easily adjust the amount of rosemary you use in your bark depending on how strong you want the flavor to be.
    • Flaky sea salt - You only need a pinch to elevate the flavors of the pecans and rosemary.

    📖 Ingredient Substitutions

    • Milk chocolate. Use in place of dark chocolate.
    • Add dried cranberries or cherries for an even more festive-looking holiday bark.
    • Make vegan/dairy-free: Use your favorite brand of vegan dark chocolate (Guittard makes a great brand of vegan dark chocolate chips) to turn this into dairy-free pecan bark.
    • Dried rosemary. Substitute 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary if you don't have fresh rosemary on hand.

    🍒 Flavor Variations

    There are so many variations for chocolate bark. Try one of these flavor combinations for a fun alternative:

    • Pistachio Cherry Bark: 1 cup of pistachios and ½ cup of dried tart cherries
    • Peanut Smoked Salt Bark: 1 cup of roasted peanuts and 1 teaspoon of smoked salt
    • Coconut Almond Bark:  1 cup of roughly chopped almonds and ½ cup of unsweetened coconut flakes
    Chocolate bark cut into squares on parchment paper with fresh rosemary.

    🔪 How To Make Chocolate Pecan Bark with Rosemary

    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Gently melt the chocolate using a double boiler or microwave method (see Recipe Notes section). Remove from heat and pour chocolate onto parchment-lined baking sheet.

    Evenly sprinkle the pecans, rosemary and sea salt over the chocolate edge to edge.
    Using the back of a spoon, gently push the pecans, rosemary, and salt down to make sure they are adhered to the chocolate.

    pecans, rosemary, and sea salt sprinkled on top of melted dark chocolate.

    Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 15 minutes or until firm.

    Bark cut into squares with rosemary and holiday ornaments on the side.

    👩🏼‍🍳 Expert Tips

    • Temper chocolate using the microwave method: Add chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl and melt for 1 minute. Remove from microwave and stir thoroughly. Return chocolate to microwave and melt for another 30 seconds. Remove and stir. Continue this process until chocolate is completely melted.
    • How to store: Place in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Bring to room temperature before serving.
    • How to freeze: Wrap chocolate pecan bark in foil and place in a freezer-safe bag. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
    • How to serve: Add to a holiday cookie platter, or pair with a steaming mug of creamy oat milk hot chocolate for a cozy dessert.
    • Use high-quality chocolate: Since we are only using 3 ingredients and chocolate is the star of the show, we want to use good quality chocolate (think Lindt, Ghiaradelli, Guittard).
    • Give as homemade gifts. This bark makes a great holiday gift that your friends and family will love: stack several pieces of bark in a medium-sized cellophane bag and add a beautiful ribbon.

    💬 Frequently Asked Questions

    How do you keep chocolate bark from melting?

    After bark is set, store in a cool place (60-65 degrees F). Since this bark contains fresh rosemary, I recommend storing it in the refrigerator for a longer shelf-life.

    Can you freeze chocolate bark?

    Absolutely! Wrap your bark in foil and place in a freezer-safe bag. Store your bark in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    How do you break up chocolate bark?

    You can either use your hands to break the bark into uneven pieces, or use a sharp knife to cut into more uniform squares.

    🍽 Related Recipes

    • Vegan Peppermint Bark
    • Chocolate Covered Pecans (2-ingredients)
    • Moist Chocolate Orange Cake
    • Fudgy Vegan Truffles

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    pecan rosemary chocolate bark cut into squares and arranged on marble table with rosemary sprigs in background

    Chocolate Pecan Bark with Rosemary

    Author: MaryAnne
    This 3-ingredient chocolate pecan bark is full of big flavors from buttery pecans and aromatic rosemary. It's easy, healthy (protein-rich and full of antioxidants), makes a great holiday gift, and all it takes is 15 minutes!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 30 pieces of bark
    Calories 106 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 16 ounces dark chocolate (60% or higher), chopped
    • 1 cup pecans, toasted and roughly chopped
    • 2-3 sprigs of fresh rosemary
    • flaky sea salt (to taste)

    Instructions
     

    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Gently melt the chocolate using a double boiler or microwave method (see Recipe Notes section above). Remove from heat. Pour chocolate onto parchment-lined baking sheet.
    • Evenly sprinkle the pecans, rosemary and sea salt over the chocolate edge to edge.
    • Using the back of a spoon, gently push the pecans, rosemary, and salt down to make sure they are adhered to the chocolate.
    • Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 15 minutes or until firm.

    Notes

    • Temper chocolate using the microwave: Add chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl and melt for 1 minute. Remove from microwave and stir thoroughly. Return chocolate to microwave and melt for another 30 seconds. Remove and stir. Continue this process until chocolate is completely melted.
    • How to store: Place in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Bring to room temperature before serving.
    • How to freeze: Wrap your bark in foil and place in a freezer-safe bag. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
    • Use high-quality chocolate since we are only using 3 ingredients and chocolate is the main ingredient.
    • Give as homemade gifts. This bark makes a great holiday gift that your friends and family will love! Stack several pieces of bark in a medium-sized cellophane bag and add a beautiful ribbon.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 106kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 3mgPotassium: 122mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 2mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Lubna

      November 03, 2021 at 6:44 am

      5 stars
      Wow...what a flavoursome looking bark of chocolate....pecans and rosemary sounds wonderful combination...

      Reply
      • Gastronotherapy

        November 03, 2021 at 3:15 pm

        Thanks, Lubna! Pecans and rosemary are a great combo indeed, and perfect for the upcoming holidays!

        Reply
    2. Kristen

      November 03, 2021 at 7:00 am

      5 stars
      This chocolate was wonderful! The rosemary flavor was so unique and really worked wonderfully. Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Gastronotherapy

        November 03, 2021 at 3:16 pm

        You are welcome, Kristen! So glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

        Reply
    3. MJ

      November 03, 2021 at 7:48 am

      5 stars
      Love these!! Made a batch a for the fam and will definitely be making some to give as holiday gifts.

      Reply
      • Gastronotherapy

        November 03, 2021 at 3:16 pm

        Yay! I love giving this bark as holiday gifts. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Jacqueline Meldrum

      November 03, 2021 at 7:55 am

      5 stars
      The rosemary is an interesting addition. I am very intrigued to try them.

      Reply
      • Gastronotherapy

        November 03, 2021 at 3:17 pm

        Hi, Jacqueline! If you are a fan of rosemary, this bark is for you.

        Reply
    5. angela

      November 03, 2021 at 9:14 am

      5 stars
      Wow, so so much flavor in this candy bark. For just a few ingredients there is a ton of stuff going on with the rosemary and nuts.

      Reply
      • Gastronotherapy

        November 03, 2021 at 3:18 pm

        Thanks, Angela! And yes - just a few simple ingredients, but they provide so much flavor! Thanks for stopping by my blog!

        Reply

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