Hazelnut Pumpkin Seed and Pistachio Dark Chocolate Bark

By DeBruynC1

Ingredients

• 1/3cup1/3 cup whole shelled hazelnuts
• 1/4cup1/4 cup shelled pumpkin seeds
• 1/3cup1/3 cup shelled green pistachios
• 1 1/2cups1 1/2 cups melted, preferably tempered, chocolate (from 8 to 12 ounces chocolate, preferably 61% to 70% cacao)
• 1/2teaspoon1/2 teaspoon fleur de sel, in fine grains

Details

Servings 24
Adapted from leitesculinaria.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Line the bottom of an 8-by-12-inch sheet pan with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C).
2. Place the nuts and seeds on a rimmed baking sheet and toast in the oven, shaking once, until fragrant and barely golden at the edges, maybe 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool completely. (Make sure the seeds and nuts are at room temperature before you sprinkle them on the chocolate, or else they’ll melt the chocolate and mar the surface.)
3. Pour the melted chocolate into the prepared pan and spread it evenly with a small offset spatula. Tap the pan on a work surface to remove any air bubbles and smooth the surface.
4. Sprinkle the cooled, roasted nuts and seeds and the fleur de sel over the chocolate. Tap the pan again to settle the toppings into the chocolate. When the chocolate loses its sheen and starts to set, after about 15 minutes, cut the bark with a sharp knife into 2-inch squares or other fanciful shapes of your choice. Leave the bark at room temperature until it is completely set, about 1 hour, and then separate the pieces. (You can store the bark in an airtight container left in a cool, dry place, but best to hide it carefully or it will disappear quickly. Do not refrigerate.)