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This easy caramelized dark chocolate almond bark with sea salt is the perfect holiday treat and holiday gift! The balance of dark chocolate, caramelized, crunchy almonds, and sea salt is irresistible. Best of all, this recipe comes together in minutes and disappears in even less time!

overhead view of a gift box containing homemade dark chocolate almond bark with candied almonds and sea salt.

Every year I make so many batches of this bark for family, friends and for our house. It cannot be any easier or more delicious!

You’ll probably have all the ingredients you need on hand to make up a batch of this scrumptious bark, especially if you’re like me and have a ton of chocolate around for holiday baking.

The caramelized toffee is so buttery and rich and the roasted almonds give the right amount of crunchiness with the creamy, dark chocolate. If you’re looking for a last minute, easy gift for family or friends, this is something you really need to try.

Why you’ll love this dark chocolate Almond Bark with Sea Salt

Quick and easy holiday recipe
Rich chocolate, nutty, buttery flavor combo
Perfect for an indulgent chocolate snack
Makes a delicious portable gift that’s easy to pack and wrap
Looks great on dessert trays

overhead view of a tray of homemade dark chocolate almond bark covered with candied almonds and sea salt.

Ingredients

Sugar
Water
Butter
Roasted almonds
Good-quality dark chocolate
Coarse sea salt

How to Make Dark Chocolate Almond Bark with Sea Salt

This recipe is originally from Epicurious.

Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat of tin foil, set aside.
In a small saucepan combine water and sugar, stir over medium-low until the sugar is dissolved.
Bring mixture to a boil and cook, string occasionally swirling the pan and brushing down the sides with a pastry brush until the caramel is dark amber, about 5-7 minutes.
Remove from the heat and immediately sir in butter until melted.
Working fast stir almonds until well coated and spread onto baking pan, separate the nuts the best you can.
Let cool and break up any large clumps. Set aside 1/4 of the nuts.
Stir chocolate in a medium bowl, set over a saucepan of simmering water until melted.
Remove from heat and add nuts from baking sheet. Spread the nut mixture on the same baking sheet, make sure to keep the nuts in one layer.
Top with the reserved nuts and then sprinkle with sea salt.
Chill until set.

Tips & Variations

Try roasted hazelnuts, pecans, or walnuts instead of almonds.
Use white or milk chocolate.
Add coconut shreds to the caramel and sprinkle some on top too!

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Let it come to room temperature before serving to enjoy the best flavor.

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Caramelized Almond Bark With Sea Salt

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Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 cups roasted almonds
1 pound good quality dark chocolate finely chopped
coarse sea salt for garnish; add to taste

Instructions

Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or tin foil, set aside.
In a small saucepan combine water and sugar, stir over medium-low until the sugar is dissolved.
Bring mixture to a boil and cook, strring occasionally swirling the pan and brushing down the sides with a pastry brush until the caramel is dark amber, about 5-7 minutes.
Remove from the heat and immediately stir in butter until melted.
Working fast, stir almonds until well coated and spread onto baking pan, separate the nuts the best you can.
Let cool and break up any large clumps. Set aside 1/4 of the nuts.
Stir chocolate in a medium bowl, set over a saucepan of simmering water until melted.
Remove from heat and add nuts from baking sheet. Spread the nut mixture on the same baking sheet, make sure to keep the nuts in one layer.
Top with the reserved nuts and then sprinkle with sea salt.
Chill until set.