Homemade Nutty Chocolate Bars
Rich and fudgy chocolate bars packed with whole roasted nuts for a satisfying crunch, perfect as a decadent homemade treat or gift.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 300 g dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
- 200 g sweetened condensed milk
- 150 g unsalted butter
- 250 g mixed whole nuts (almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts), toasted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Line a rectangular baking pan (about 8×8 inch) with parchment paper, leaving extra on the sides for easy removal.
- In a heatproof bowl, combine the chopped chocolate, butter, and condensed milk. Melt over a double boiler or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring until smooth and fully combined.
- Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Fold in the toasted whole nuts evenly into the chocolate mixture.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until firm and set.
- Once set, lift out the block using the parchment paper edges and cut into squares or bars.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor and texture.
- Toast nuts beforehand to enhance their crunch and aroma.
- Bars can be individually wrapped as edible gifts.
- Optional: sprinkle sea salt or drizzle white chocolate on top for decoration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 20 g
- Sodium: Approx. 40 mg
- Fat: Approx. 24 g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 22 g
- Fiber: Approx. 3 g
- Protein: Approx. 4 g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 25 mg
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