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Chocolate Pomegranate Bark

Published: Dec 1, 2020 · Modified: Apr 22, 2024 by Voula with 17 Comments

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This dark chocolate pomegranate bark is the perfect indulgent sweet treat! It's easy to make and only has 3 ingredients! This festive bark would also make a beautiful edible Christmas gift!

chocolate pomegranate bark broken into pieces

I really love making this bark around Christmas. There are so many things you can do with it! It's a nice little snack, but it also looks great on a holiday platter, too!

It has an amazing combination of flavors: dark chocolate + pomegranate! Dark chocolate goes so well with pomegranate!  If you haven't tried it before, you really should! It's amazing!

Love easy no-bake snacks and treats? Try my Chocolate Covered Pecans or my Easy Biscoff Truffles!

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  • What does this chocolate pomegranate bark taste like?
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • ADD-INS & VARIATIONS
  • TOP TIP
  • HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE POMEGRANATE BARK
  • TIPS FOR SUCCESS
  • GIFT IDEAS
  • Related Recipes
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What does this chocolate pomegranate bark taste like?

This bark has a crunchy texture, but the best part is when you bite into the pomegranate seeds! The contrast between the crunchy chocolate and the juicy pomegranate seeds is incredible! It just melts in your mouth! The pistachios give a nice salty undertone!

This Pomegranate Bark is

SO simple to make.

made with only 3 ingredients.

a no-bake dessert.

ready in less than an hour.

colorful and festive with ruby red pomegranate seeds and green pistachios.

low in sugar!

vegan friendly!

an ideal homemade gift!

absolutely delicious!

chocolate pomegrante pistachio bark pieces stacked in a pile

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of chocolate can I use?

You can use your favorite kind of chocolate, milk, dark, or white! The only thing I would avoid is using chocolate chips because they're not really ideal for melting. Use high quality chocolate bars, like bittersweet chocolate. For this recipe, I use couverture chocolate.

What kind of mix-ins and toppings can I use?

The options are endless! You can get really creative! Add dried fruit, nuts, or even candies.

How do I store pomegranate bark?

I always store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week because of the fresh pomegranate seeds that are in it. Other mix-ins that are dried and don't contain fresh fruit can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

Can pomegranate bark be frozen?

YES!!! After I break the bark up into pieces, I always wrap each piece in plastic wrap. Then I put all the pieces in a larger freezer bag or container and freeze.

ADD-INS & VARIATIONS

Dried fruit will not only add sweetness, of course, but it will also add a nice, chewy texture. You could try raisins, chopped mango, or figs.

Nuts and seeds always go great with chocolate. I personally love pistachios, walnuts, almonds and sesame seeds. Caramelized nuts would be great, too! Nuts and seeds also add a nice crunch.

Other add-ins you could try are sea salt, crushed candy canes or pretzels, mini marshmallows, or shredded coconut.

White chocolate can be used to make gorgeous designs. Add some melted white chocolate on top and swirl it around with a knife or a toothpick to create beautiful patterns.

TOP TIP

This bark can also be frozen for a couple of months. You don't even need to thaw it! It's absolutely DELICIOUS frozen! Just pop a piece out of the freezer whenever you get a craving! It's definitely a healthier way to get your chocolate fix!

HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE POMEGRANATE BARK

First you melt the chocolate.

Then you spread it on a sheet of parchment paper. I like my bark thin (about ¼ inch), but you could make it thicker by not filling the entire sheet of parchment paper.

Then just add the pomegranate seeds and the pistachios.

I press them into the warm chocolate so that they don't fall off when the chocolate sets.

pressing pomegranate seeds and pistachios into melted chocolate

After that you chill it for half an hour and then break it into pieces.

TIPS FOR SUCCESS

  • Have all your add-ins and toppings ready before starting because the chocolate hardens fast.
  • Drain the pomegranate seeds on a paper towel and then blot them dry with another paper towel as much as possible. Doing this before adding it to the chocolate will prevent the chocolate from seizing (becoming clumpy, like thick paste).
  • If you're using any dried or candied fruit, use your fingers to break any clumps before adding it to the chocolate.
  • Press your toppings firmly into the warm, melted chocolate. This will prevent them from falling off.
  • Chilling the bark before cutting it helps to set chocolate. That way it'll be easier to cut into pieces.
  • I suggest breaking or cutting the bark immediately after it's been chilled. You can use a knife or just snap it using your hands. It'll be easier to do so once it comes out of the fridge.

GIFT IDEAS

You can really get creative when gifting this dark chocolate bark! Here are a few ideas:

Bags

I like putting this bark in cellophane bags and then tying them up with a cute ribbon. You could also put them in small gift bags.

Boxes

Boxes are really festive, especially the vintage tin ones! All you need is some parchment paper to line inside the box before adding the bark. Paper boxes are also cute as they come in a variety of shapes and sizes.

Mugs

You could fill some holiday mugs with the bark, and then wrap it with cellophane! Coffee lovers would appreciate it, too, as this chocolate pomegranate bark is AMAZING with coffee!

Plates

Small wooden or antique plates would be a nice, classy way to give someone this chocolate bark. Just wrap some cellophane around it and add a cute ribbon!

chocolate pomegranate bark in antique plate

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Let me know how this Chocolate Pomegranate Bark turns out for you in the comments below! I'd love to hear from you!

~Voula

Recipe

Chocolate pomegranate bark pieces on white parchment paper.

Chocolate Pomegranate Bark

This dark chocolate pomegranate bark is the perfect indulgent sweet treat! It's easy to make and only has 3 ingredients! This festive bark would also make a beautiful edible Christmas gift!
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Servings: 15 pieces (approximately)
Author: Voula
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Ingredients

  • 8.8 oz / 250 g bittersweet chocolate (I use couverture), chopped
  • 1 cup fresh pomegranate seeds, (from 1 large pomegranate) 
  • ¾ cup (2.6 oz / 75 g) pistachio nuts

Before You Start:

For best results, please read through the full post before beginning the recipe.

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Melt the chocolate either in a heat-proof bowl over a pot of just simmering water, or in the microwave in 10 second increments.
  • Pour the melted chocolate on the parchment sheet and smooth it out into an even layer, about ¼ inch thick (or thicker, if you like).
  • Add the pomegranate seeds and the pistachio nuts and press them firmly into the warm chocolate.
  • Put it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to set.
  • Break the bark into pieces with your hands or cut it with a knife.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

This Chocolate Pomegranate Bark is absolutely DELICIOUS frozen! You don't even need to thaw it! Just wrap each piece in plastic wrap and put in a larger freezer bag or container. It can be frozen for a couple of months. 
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  1. Cindy

    December 03, 2020 at 1:10 pm

    5 stars
    These look so festive and I love that it includes pistachios!

    Reply
    • Voula

      December 03, 2020 at 5:22 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Christina

    December 03, 2020 at 7:38 pm

    5 stars
    This looks absolutely delicious! Can't wait to make this for the holidays!

    Reply
    • Voula

      December 03, 2020 at 7:44 pm

      Thanks Christina!

      Reply
  3. Raquel

    December 03, 2020 at 9:08 pm

    5 stars
    This looks fantastic and I love the addition of pomegranates!

    Reply
    • Voula

      December 04, 2020 at 9:58 am

      Thanks! Pomegranates are amazing with dark chocolate!

      Reply
  4. Kay

    December 04, 2020 at 10:17 pm

    5 stars
    Made for my mum as she is a lover of dark chocolate

    Reply
    • Voula

      December 05, 2020 at 6:30 pm

      It really is a perfect treat for dark chocolate lovers!

      Reply
  5. Manisha

    December 05, 2020 at 6:41 am

    5 stars
    This made for a really easy way to show my family love as gifts - thank you for such beautiful flavors!

    Reply
    • Voula

      December 05, 2020 at 6:30 pm

      I'm glad you liked it!

      Reply
  6. Sara

    December 05, 2020 at 7:41 pm

    Say what?! Gorgeous and delicious!!!

    Reply
    • Voula

      December 05, 2020 at 8:06 pm

      Thanks so much, Sara!

      Reply
  7. IAKOVOS VAIS

    December 05, 2020 at 10:33 pm

    5 stars
    ok..thats it ... i need that in my mouth NOW !!!!

    Reply
  8. IAKOVOS VAIS

    December 09, 2020 at 3:53 pm

    5 stars
    super!!

    Reply
  9. 5 stars

    December 25, 2020 at 6:16 am

    5 stars
    I tried this recipe for the holidays and it was a) so simple, b) beautiful and c) delicious! My husband preferred it to any other dessert in the kitchen and it makes for an amazing healthy and filling snack! The juicy pomegranate and the yummy pistachios are a great combination! Thank you Pastry Wishes for this fantastic recipe that has become a holiday (and why not throughout the year?) favourite!

    Reply
    • Voula

      December 25, 2020 at 6:22 am

      Thank you, Antigone! I’m so happy you enjoyed it! I appreciate your feedback!

      Reply
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