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Mexican Chocolate Bark with Sea Salt and Pepitas
Mexican Chocolate Bark with Sea Salt and Pepitas is made with pepitas {unsalted}, dark chocolate, and semi-sweet chocolate.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 10 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 6 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Desserts
- Cuisine
- Mexican
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Stir as directed
Stay with the pan for the frequent stirring called for in the method.
2. Match the cuts in the method
Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.
3. Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
Get to know the ingredients
dark chocolate
In the method: Coarsely chop the chocolate.
semi-sweet chocolate
In the method: Coarsely chop the chocolate.
ground cinnamon
In the method: Stir in the cinnamon and cayenne until completely incorporated.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 6 oz dark chocolateIngredient note
Source: 3 oz semi-sweet chocolateIngredient note
Source: 1/2 tsp ground cinnamonIngredient note
Source: 1/2 tsp cayenneIngredient note
Source: 1/4 tsp sea saltIngredient note
Source: 2 tbsp pepitas {unsalted}
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Cut into pieces and store in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the baking sheet. Start with this step: Prepare a 9x13 baking pan by lining with parchment paper.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Stay with the pan for the frequent stirring called for in the method.
What happens at the end?
Cut into pieces and store in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: sweetpeasandsaffron.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.