Chocolate Fennel Bark

Chocolate Fennel Bark

So pretty! And so tasteful! This luxurious treat is such a pleasure to serve at any holiday party! It’s a little bit decadent but even just a nibble is incredibly satisfying. Pre-make a double-batch (or triple) and package it up as little gifts for your loved ones to enjoy.

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 tsp Fennel seed, ground
  • ½ tsp Fennel seed, whole
  • ⅓ C Dried Cranberries or Dried Cherries, coarsely chopped
  • ¼ C Cashews, roasted, salted and coarsely chopped
  • 170 g Bittersweet Chocolate (not unsweetened), chopped into pieces. (Look for a premium-quality of chocolate for the best results)
DIRECTIONS
  1. Line a baking sheet with foil. Set aside. (Ideally, you want to place it in the freezer or fridge to chill.)
  2. Combine the chopped dried berries, chopped apricot and chopped nuts in a bowl.
  3. Using a double-boiler (or a makeshift double-boiler like this) melt the chocolate on medium heat. Once it’s all melted, stir in the ground fennel and half of the berry-nut-apricot mixture.
  4. Using a spatula, remove the chocolate from the double-boiler (pot or bowl) and spread it out on the baking sheet. (Not too thin, but not too thick either)
  5. Sprinkle over top with remaining berry-nut-apricot mixture and finish with whole fennel seeds.
  6. Place in the fridge or freezer for a minimum of 30 minutes to chill. Once cooled, break into rough pieces and serve. (

This keeps best in the fridge, freezer or a cool place.