Aegean Salt Chocolate Bark

Name: Aegean Salt Chocolate Bark
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Makes
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ cup sugar; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1½ cups lightly toasted pistachios; 1 pound good-quality dark chocolate (62%-70% cacao), finely chopped; Aegean Salt (for sprinkling)

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Cuisine

American

Author:

Curio Kitchen

Servings

Makes about 1 3/4 pounds

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Calories

180

Adapted from Bon Appetit Test Kitchen 2011

Here's an easy treat to make for the holidays - or any time of year! It keeps well in the fridge and is also a lovely gift for a party or festive occasion. The thyme in the Aegean Salt pairs well with earthy richness of pistachios. And who doesn't love a sweet & salty treat?

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Ingredients

½ cup sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1½ cups lightly toasted pistachios
1 pound good-quality dark chocolate (62%-70% cacao), finely chopped
Aegean Salt (for sprinkling)

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Directions

Line a baking sheet with parchment. Combine sugar with 2 tablespoons water in a small saucepan. Stir over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil and cook, occasionally swirling the pan (no need to stir anymore) until caramel is dark amber, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Immediately add butter; whisk until melted. Add pistachios; stir until well coated. Transfer to lined baking sheet, spreading out to separate nuts. Let cool. Break up any large clumps of nuts. Reserve ¼ of the nuts to sprinkle on top.
Stir the chocolate in a medium bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water until melted. Remove from heat, add nuts from baking sheet, and stir quickly to combine. Spread chocolate-nut mixture on same baking sheet, keeping nuts in a single layer. Top with the reserved nuts; sprinkle with Aegean Salt. Chill until chocolate is set, about 3 hours.
Break bark into pieces and store between layers of parchment or waxed paper in the fridge.
Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep chilled.

Aegean Salt Chocolate Bark

2 comments May 6, 2021

This dark chocolate pistachio bark is a quick and easy holiday treat or edible gift idea featuring the herbal elegance of Aegean Salt. Rich dark chocolate melts beautifully with buttery caramel-coated pistachios for a crunchy, sweet-and-salty finish. A sprinkle of thyme-laced salt adds Mediterranean flair, elevating this homemade chocolate bark from simple to sophisticated. It’s perfect for festive gatherings, dessert platters, or thoughtful DIY gifts that keep well in the fridge.

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Susan March 2, 2025 at 12:39 pm

Susan from the Curio Kitchen, here!
Thanks so much for your kind words and great ideas, Laura!
Laura MacDougall March 2, 2025 at 12:31 pm

Adding rose petals, a bit of ground coffee works well here too with the pistachio and salt. OR Orange peel, or the lavendar too. Love your ideas, spice blends and creativity.

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