Papaya & Chile Chocolate Bark

Name: Papaya & Chile Chocolate Bark
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 cups chopped bittersweet or semisweet chocolate (or chips); ⅓ cup pepitas (see Tip), toasted; ⅓ cup finely chopped dried papaya; 1 teaspoon ancho or New Mexico chile powder, divided

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With just a few simple steps, you can transform plain chocolate into a divine treat with this chocolate bark recipe. We stir dried papaya, pepitas and chile powder into this chocolate bark, which is perfect for a gift. Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2013

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Ingredients

2 cups chopped bittersweet or semisweet chocolate (or chips)
⅓ cup pepitas (see Tip), toasted
⅓ cup finely chopped dried papaya
1 teaspoon ancho or New Mexico chile powder, divided

Directions

Step 1

Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. (Take care to avoid wrinkles.)

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Step 2

Place chocolate in a medium microwave-safe bowl; microwave on Medium for 1 minute. Stir, then continue microwaving on Medium, stirring every 20 seconds, until melted. (Alternatively, place in the top of a double boiler over hot, but not boiling, water. Stir until melted.)
Step 3

Combine pepitas and papaya in a small bowl. Stir half of the mixture along with 1/2 teaspoon chile powder into the melted chocolate. Scrape the chocolate onto the foil and spread it into a 9-inch square. Sprinkle with the remaining pepitas, papaya and chile powder, pressing any large bits in. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.
Step 4

Transfer the bark and foil to a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Refrigerate airtight for up to 2 weeks.

Tip: Hulled pumpkin seeds, also known as pepitas, are green seeds with a delicate nutty flavor. They are sold raw, salted and/or roasted, and can be found in the natural-foods section of many supermarkets and natural-foods stores.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 1/2-inch piece

Per Serving:

48 calories; 3 g total fat; 1.5 g saturated fat; 2 mg sodium. 6 mg potassium; 7.2 g carbohydrates; 1 g fiber; 5 g sugar; 0.6 g protein; 43 IU vitamin a iu; 1 mg calcium; 2 mg magnesium; 3 g added sugar;

Exchanges:

1/2 other carbohydrate, 1/2 fat

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