Description
This White Toasted Almond Bark with Sea Salt is a delightful and elegant treat combining crunchy toasted almonds with smooth, creamy white chocolate and a hint of sea salt. Perfect as a gift or a sweet snack, it’s easy to make and sure to impress with its balance of rich flavors and satisfying texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Almonds
- 1 1/4 cup whole raw almonds, skin on
Chocolate Mixture
- 20 oz white chocolate or white chocolate confectionery, chopped into small pieces (white chocolate chips can be used but may be harder to melt)
- 1 Tbsp refined coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for toasting the almonds.
- Toast Almonds: Spread the almonds evenly on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven for about 20 minutes. Shake the pan occasionally and carefully watch the last 5 minutes to ensure the almonds get darkly roasted without burning. Once done, remove and allow them to cool on the pan.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a fresh baking sheet with a silpat mat, parchment paper, or non-stick foil for easy removal of the bark later.
- Melt Chocolate Mixture: Combine white chocolate, refined coconut oil, and sea salt in a microwave-safe glass bowl. Heat at full power for 1 minute, then continue heating in short increments, stirring frequently until the mixture is completely melted and smooth. If using chips, stir well as they may not appear fully melted until stirred.
- Combine & Spread: Stir the toasted almonds into the melted chocolate mixture immediately. Quickly spread the mixture evenly onto the lined baking sheet to roughly a 9 1/2 by 14 inch rectangle. Precision is not critical here.
- Harden the Bark: Allow the bark to harden completely at room temperature, or refrigerate it to speed up the process.
- Cut and Serve: Once hardened, break or slice the bark into your desired piece sizes. Enjoy it fresh and try not to eat it all before sharing with someone special!
Notes
- If using real white chocolate rather than confectionary, melting it over a double boiler is recommended for better results. Gently melt chocolate in a bowl set over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
- Refined coconut oil is preferred as it won’t impart coconut flavor and helps create a smooth chocolate texture.
- Watch almonds carefully during toasting to avoid burning, which can make the bark bitter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 25g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
