SWEET AND SALTY CHOCOLATE BARK

Ingredients

• 1 lb. (454 g) dark chocolate;
• 1 cup whole pecans;
• ½ cup dried cherries or cranberries, chopped;
• Sea salt to taste (optional);

Preparation

1. Preheat your oven to 350 F.
2. Place the pecans on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes. They’re done when they start to smell good: take them out, and crush them with your hands or cut into chunks with a knife.
3. Chop the chocolate into pieces.
4. Melt the chocolate using a double boiler or directly in a saucepan over a medium heat, stirring constantly.
5. Pour  the melted chocolate on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and spread it around with a spatula.
6. Sprinkle some sea salt evenly over the chocolate to taste.
7. Sprinkle the chopped pecans and chopped cherries evenly on top of the chocolate; you can apply some pressure to make sure they stick to the chocolate.
8. Wait until the chocolate has cooled down, break into pieces, and serve.