Spicy Chocolate Bark
This spicy chocolate bark is made with milk chocolate, candied pecans, and a pinch of cayenne. Perfect for those who like heat with their sweet.
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- Serves: 24 persons
Ingredients
- 24ounces milk chocolate (finely chopped), or milk chocolate candy coating
- ½teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1 ½cups candied pecans (coarsely chopped)
- Garnish: crushed red peppers
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
Cover a baking sheet with foil, parchment paper, or waxed paper, and set aside.Step 3
To melt the chocolate, place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and cook for 1 minute (preferably on the low setting); stir and return to the microwave and cook, in 20- to 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is completely melted, smooth, and fluid. (You can also melt the chocolate in a double boiler .)Step 4
Temper the milk chocolate if you like.Step 5
Add the cayenne pepper and the coarsely chopped pecans, and stir until everything is well-mixed and the pecans are well-distributed.Step 6
Pour the chocolate mixture out onto the prepared baking sheet, and smooth it into an even layer using a spatula or a knife.Step 7
While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle the top with a pinch of crushed red pepper, if desired.Step 8
Allow the bark to set completely at room temperature, which can take up to 4 hours, or in the refrigerator, which will take about 15 minutes. Once set, break it into small pieces by hand.Step 9
Enjoy.