Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Date Bark

A no-bake bark made from soft Medjool dates pressed into a base, topped with creamy peanut butter and roasted peanuts, and finished with a smooth layer of melted dark chocolate. Once chilled, it breaks into perfectly sweet-salty pieces with contrast from the chewy dates and crunchy peanuts. It is simple, satisfying, and endlessly snackable.

Why You'll Love Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Date Bark ❤️

This bark gives you all the textures at once: chewy dates, creamy peanut butter, crunchy peanuts, and crisp chocolate. It requires almost no cooking beyond melting chocolate, yet looks polished and tastes rich. The flaky salt brightens the sweetness and pulls everything into balance. It is a crowd-pleaser and an easy prep-ahead treat for gifting, snacking, or weeknight desserts.

Tips and Tricks

• Press the dates firmly so the base stays intact when breaking the bark.
• Melt the chocolate gently over simmering water to prevent it from seizing or burning.
• Chill completely before cutting for clean breaks and crisp edges.
• Store the bark on parchment to prevent sticking.

Variations

• Use almond butter or cashew butter in place of peanut butter.
• Swap roasted peanuts for toasted almonds or pistachios.
• Add a sprinkle of sesame seeds or cacao nibs before chilling.

Substitutions

• Dark chocolate → milk chocolate or white chocolate (sweeter, softer set).
• Peanut butter → almond butter (earthier, milder flavor).
• Medjool dates → Deglet Noor dates pressed together firmly (slightly firmer texture).

Best served with

• A cup of coffee or tea.
• Fresh berries for contrast.
• A scoop of vanilla ice cream for a plated dessert.

How to Store Leftovers

Store bark in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. For a firmer snap, keep chilled; for a softer texture, let pieces sit at room temperature for 5 - 10 minutes before eating. The bark can also be frozen up to 1 month; thaw briefly before serving.

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Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Date Bark

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This bark gives you all the textures at once: chewy dates, creamy peanut butter, crunchy peanuts, and crisp chocolate. It requires almost no cooking beyond melting chocolate, yet looks polished and tastes rich. The flaky salt brightens the sweetness and pulls everything into balance. It is a crowd-pleaser and an easy prep-ahead treat for gifting, snacking, or weeknight desserts.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 hours hrs 2 minutes mins

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 2021

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

• 250 g Medjool dates pitted
• 3 tablespoon peanut butter
• 25 g roasted peanuts chopped
• 150 g dark chocolate melted
• 1 pinch flaky sea salt

Equipment

• rimmed baking tray
• Parchment paper
• Mixing bowl
• Heatproof bowl
• small or medium pot
• Spatula
• Spoon

Method

 

Prepare the Base

1. Line a rimmed baking tray with parchment paper.
2. Press the pitted dates onto the parchment in a tight, slightly overlapping layer, forming an oval or rectangle. Press firmly so they adhere to one another.

Add the Peanut Layer

1. Spread peanut butter evenly over the date layer using the back of a spoon.
2. Sprinkle the chopped roasted peanuts across the surface.

Melt the Chocolate

1. Set a small or medium pot on the stove and add about 1 inch of water. Bring to a gentle simmer.
2. Place dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl and set it over the pot, ensuring the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water.
3. Stir continuously as the chocolate melts, adjusting heat as needed to avoid scorching.

Finish and Chill

1. Pour or spoon the melted chocolate over the peanut layer, spreading it into an even coating that fully covers the surface.
2. Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the top.
3. Transfer the tray to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight until the chocolate is fully set and hardened.

To Plate

1. Remove the bark from the fridge and lift it from the tray using the parchment.
2. Break into pieces by hand or cut into bite-size squares with a sharp knife.
3. Serve chilled or allow to soften slightly at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 2021kcalCarbohydrates: 271gProtein: 34gFat: 101gSaturated Fat: 43gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 37gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 347mgPotassium: 3277mgFiber: 38gSugar: 207gVitamin A: 431IUCalcium: 318mgIron: 22mg

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