Chocolate Raspberry Bark Food

LOW-CARB SALTED RASPBERRY CHOCOLATE BARK - 4 INGREDIENTS

Steps:

• Place the chocolate chips and the coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl or jug and melt in 20-30 second intervals.
• Stir well after each microwave burst to ensure chocolate doesn't burn.
• Place the raspberries in a plastic bag and crush so they break into very small pieces. I used the back of my measuring cup.
• Reserve a teaspoon or so of the crushed raspberries and add the rest to the chocolate mixture. Stir and microwave again for one or two 20-30 second bursts until the mixture is soft.
• Taste the chocolate mixture to decide if you want to add low-carb sweetener and add it here.
• Pour the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spread out thinly.
• Sprinkle the reserved raspberries and the coarse salt over the top of the chocolate.
• Place in the freezer for 20-30 minutes.
• Break up into small pieces and store in the fridge, freezer or in an air tight container.

HEALTHY RASPBERRY DARK CHOCOLATE BARK

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
• Add the chocolate, Wholesome! stevia, and vanilla crème stevia to a microwave-safe bowl, and stir to combine. Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. Stir with a fork for at least 2 minutes. Microwave on HIGH for 20 seconds. Stir with a fork for at least 2 minutes. If there are still small bits of un-melted chocolate, continue to microwave on HIGH for 5 seconds at a time, stirring for at least 1 minute after each microwave interval, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
• Immediately transfer the chocolate to the prepared baking sheet, and spread it into a thin layer about 1/16" thick with a spatula. Quickly sprinkle the remaining ingredients on top, and gently press them down into the melted chocolate with your hands. Let the chocolate cool and harden completely before breaking into small pieces.

DARK CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY BARK

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, heat raspberries until the liquid have evaporated, about 8-10 minutes, mashing the raspberries using the back of a fork as they cook.
• Meanwhile, to a small glass or stainless steel bowl, add cocoa butter. Using double boiler method in a separate saucepan on stovetop over medium-high heat, heat cocoa butter until melted, about 8 minutes. Remove pan from heat and whisk in mashed raspberries, cocoa powder, shredded coconut, monk fruit sweetener, and vanilla extract.
• Line baking sheet with parchment paper, allowing the paper to overhang all edges of the baking sheet. Pour melted chocolate mixture atop parchment paper. Allow the melted chocolate to sit on a baking sheet at room temperature for 1 hour before transferring baking sheet to the refrigerator to chill for 2 hours.
• Remove baking sheet from the refrigerator and break chocolate bark into the desired size.

CHOCOLATE-RASPBERRY COOKIES

Steps:

• Whisk 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 3/4 teaspoon baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. In a large bowl, beat 1 1/4 sticks softened butter and 1 cup light brown sugar with a mixer on medium-high speed, 4 minutes. Beat in 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture on low speed. Stir in 3/4 cup chocolate chips and 1/2 cup each white chocolate chips and crushed freeze-dried raspberries. Roll into 1 1/2-inch balls; arrange on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake at 375˚ F until set, 12 to 15 minutes.

RASPBERRY-MOCHA CHOCOLATE BARK

Steps:

• Line a 9-in. square pan with foil; set aside. In a microwave, melt white baking chips and 1/2 teaspoon shortening; stir until smooth. Spread into prepared pan. , Microwave preserves in 10- to 20-second intervals until melted; stir until smooth. Drop preserves by teaspoonfuls over top. Cut through layer with a knife to swirl. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons espresso beans. Refrigerate for 10 minutes or until firm., In a microwave, melt 1 cup dark chocolate chips and remaining shortening; stir until smooth. Spread over white chocolate layer. Finely chop remaining dark chocolate chips. Sprinkle chips and remaining espresso beans over the top. Refrigerate until firm. Break into small pieces. Store in an airtight container.

CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY BARS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until browned. Spread jam over warm crust. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth. Add white chips; beat until smooth. Spread carefully over jam layer. Cool completely. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until set. , For glaze, melt chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave; stir until smooth. Spread over filling. Refrigerate for 10 minutes. Cut into bars; chill 1 hour longer or until set. Store in refrigerator.