A great dessert is all about balance. Even if you’re not sure you are a fan of white chocolate, try this Indian-inspired version. The cardamom, apricots, pistachios, and rose petals add zesty, tart, chewy, crunchy, and floral elements to the sweet creamy base. Each bite is a super satisfying combination of flavors and textures. Enter your email & I’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from me every week! By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Minstry of Curry This homemade dessert is so effortlessly fancy that it will take center stage however you serve it. We’re making this chocolate bark for Holi because the festive bright splashes of color and rich flavors are perfect for our celebration. It may look like it came from a candy shop but it only takes 5 ingredients and mere minutes to prepare.

Ingredients

This recipe requires just 5 ingredients and you can change them up to your liking. I would highly recommend you try the ground cardamom for “Peda-like” (Peda is an Indian milk dessert) flavors.

How to Make Homemade Chocolate Bark

Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl(photo 1)Heat at 50% power for 2 to 3 minutes or until the chocolate is melted. Stir every 30 seconds(photo 2)Once the chocolate is melted add ground cardamom(photo 3) and mix well(photo 4)

Pour the melted chocolate on the parchment paper and evenly spread with a silicone spatula about 10” x 12” rectangle (photo 5)Sprinkle pistachios, apricots, and rose petals on top. Gently press them down with a clean silicone spatula or the back of a spoon. Refrigerate for an hour or freeze for 20 minutes (photo 6)Cut the bark into pieces and enjoy (photo 7). Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place

Storing 

Chocolate bark stays fresh at room temperature for up to a week. Make sure to keep it in a cool, dry place like your pantry in an airtight container.

White Chocolate Bark Variations

This recipe is really a technique you can use again and again changing up the toppings to fit your special occasion. Here are some of our favorite ideas!

Holidays and special occasions. Customize the toppings! Make a red and pink topped version for Valentine’s Day to show the love ❤️ 💗Dinner parties and Cocktail parties—a light sweet bite to end a meal. Dress up a cheese and charcuterie board with pretty pieces of bark studded with dried fruits and nuts. They’ll be the first to go!Elevate movie night by tossing small pieces of white chocolate bark with popcorn. Sweet and salty there is nothing better!Makes lovely gifts! Fill individual cellophane bags with pieces of bark and tie them with ribbon for a truly “sweet” gift.

Tips

Substitutions

You can melt white chocolate with a double boiler or bowl set over a simmering pot of water. Make sure to keep the water at just a simmer, not a rapid boil. Make sure the bowl of chocolate does not touch the water when it is set in place in the pot. And keep water from splashing into the chocolate. Go slow, stir, and don’t overheat the chocolate.If you are allergic to pistachios you can skip them or add your favorite nuts.You can substitute apricots with your favorite dried fruit such as raisins, cranberries, or dried cherries.Chocolate bark can also be made with milk or dark chocolate instead. Or a combination. Choose toppings that will complement whichever chocolate you choose.

More Easy Indian Desserts

Kalakand – EASY Ricotta cheese burfi Rose Falooda – Creamy rice kheer without any creamGajar Halwa – Quick carrot pudding with cardamom, saffron & nutsMango cheesecake – The best Instant Pot cheesecakeRose Milk Cake – Ricotta Cheesecake with rose, cardamom & pistachios

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