Dark Chocolate Seed Bark

These chocolate disks are almost too beautiful to eat.

Traditional seed bark gets a new look and a hit of flavour with a mix of spices and seeds sprinkled on these easy-to-make, dark chocolate mendiants, a traditional French confection.

Substitution Tip: Lindt EXCELLENCE 78% Cacao Dark Chocolate can be substituted with Lindt EXCELLENCE 70% or Lindt EXCELLENCE 90% Cacao Dark Chocolate.

15 minutes
8 people

Ingredients

  • 3 bars (100 g each) Lindt EXCELLENCE 78% Cacao Dark Chocolate, chopped
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) raw pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) chili flakes
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) flaked sea salt
  • 3 bars (100 g each) Lindt EXCELLENCE 78% Cacao Dark Chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) toasted sesame seeds or 1 tbsp (15 mL) achiote or annatto seeds, crushed
  • Zest from 1 large navel orange

Method

Step 1.

Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2.

Temper your chocolate. See our step-by-step guide here.

Step 3.

Pour 1 tbsp (15 mL) portions of tempered chocolate onto the prepared baking sheets. Use the back of a spoon to form 1½-inch circles. Working quickly sprinkle evenly with toppings. If using orange zest, grate over chocolate rounds.

Step 4.

Let cool to room temperature or until the chocolate is firm, about 5 minutes.

Reviews

Write Your Own Review
You're reviewing: Dark Chocolate Seed Bark
Your Rating