Walnut-Crusted Dark Chocolate Bars

By California Walnuts
Total Time
27 Mins
Serves
9
Serving Size
1 bar
Meal
Dinner
Course
Desserts

DESCRIPTION

Rich chocolate bars with walnut crust, topped with fresh summer berries.

Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
12 Mins
Total Time
27 Mins
Calories
280
Total Fat
22
Saturated Fat
7
Trans Fat
0
Cholesterol
15
Sodium
60
Carbohydrates
18
Dietary Fiber
3
Total Sugars
10
Protein
4
Vitamin D
0
Calcium
40
Iron
2
Potassium
180

Ingredients

  • 2 cups California walnuts, plus chopped walnuts for topping
  • 3 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp butter, melted (or neutral oil)
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • ½ cup heavy cream (or dairy-free alternative)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Fresh strawberries, raspberries and blueberries, to taste

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
  2. Add walnuts to a food processor and pulse until a fine crumb forms.
  3. Add maple syrup, melted butter, and salt. Pulse until mixture holds together.
  4. Press mixture firmly into the pan and bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool.
  5. Heat cream until warm, then pour over chocolate chips. Let sit for 1–2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
  6. Stir in vanilla and a pinch of salt. Pour chocolate over cooled crust and smooth evenly.
  7. Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until set.
  8. Top with fresh berries, chopped walnuts, and flaky salt. Slice into 3 by 3-inch bars.