Chocolate Rosemary Pecan Bark

Name: Chocolate Rosemary Pecan Bark
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
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)

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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, and makes a great holiday gift!

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 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 food, like my rosemary lemon shortbread cookies and sourdough rosemary focaccia.

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

⭐️ Why This Recipe Works

Taste: The rich buttery notes of pecans are a lovely complement to rosemary in this dark chocolate bark, 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 from pecans.
Easy: Melt chocolate, add pecans and rosemary, and let it set up (no special equipment needed).
Makes a festive Christmas or holiday gift!

🍫 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, but this bark would also work with milk chocolate if that is your preference.
Pecans - I love pecans around the holidays - they are rich and buttery, and they pair really well with chocolate.
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 - I add just a pinch to my chocolate bark. It really elevates the flavors of the pecans and rosemary.

📖 Ingredient Substitutions

Use milk chocolate 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 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 delicious dark 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

pecan bark cut into squares on parchment paper with fresh rosemary.

🔪 How To Make Chocolate Rosemary Pecan Bark

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.

dark chocolate bark cut into squares with rosemary and holiday ornaments on the side.

👩🏼‍🍳 Expert Tips

One of the easiest ways to temper chocolate is by 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: Store bark 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 your bark in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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.

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