Walnut-Crusted Dark Chocolate Bars
Description
Rich chocolate bars with walnut crust, topped with fresh summer berries.
Ingredients
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2 cups California walnuts, plus chopped walnuts for topping
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3 Tbsp maple syrup
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2 Tbsp butter, melted (or neutral oil)
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¼ tsp salt
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1 cup dark chocolate chips
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½ cup heavy cream (or dairy-free alternative)
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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Fresh strawberries, raspberries and blueberries, to taste
PREPARATION
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Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper.
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Add walnuts to a food processor and pulse until a fine crumb forms.
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Add maple syrup, melted butter, and salt. Pulse until mixture holds together.
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Press mixture firmly into the pan and bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool.
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Heat cream until warm, then pour over chocolate chips. Let sit for 1–2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
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Stir in vanilla and a pinch of salt. Pour chocolate over cooled crust and smooth evenly.
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Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until set.
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Top with fresh berries, chopped walnuts, and flaky salt. Slice into 3 by 3-inch bars.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 280 cal
- Total Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3 g
- Total Sugars: 10 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Vitamin D: 0 mcg
- Calcium: 40 mg
- Iron: 2 mg
- Potassium: 180 mg