Jacques Torres: 10 Recipes for Sweet, Giftable Bark and Brittle

Rely on these stress-free dessert recipes that you can pack with the fillings of your choice this holiday season.

Here’s your holiday season secret weapon: Have chocolate bark or nut brittle ready by the pound to set out for snacking, wrap up for gifting, or add to a dessert spread. These simple pleasures promise shards of sweet crunch with eye-catching accents like gold leaf, pistachios, and rose petals. Best of all, you can make them in minutes, giving you a break while you create some sweet joy for your family and friends.

Dark Chocolate Bark with Roasted Almonds and Seeds

Dark Chocolate Bark with Roasted Almonds and Seeds
This super-chunky dark chocolate bark from chocolatier Jacques Torres only requires a few ingredients — dark chocolate, roasted whole almonds, and salted roasted sunflower and pumpkin seeds.