Chocolate Orange Hazelnut Bark


This is from the weekend's food column dealing with heavenly hazelnuts dated 10/11/06. Enjoy this bark of nirvana!!

Steps


Using aluminium foil line a 9 by 13 inch baking sheet and refrigerate it.
Remove zest from half the orange with a vegetable peeler.
Cut it into thin strips , about an inch long each.
Put chocolate in a heat proof bowl set over a pan of water that is simmering.
Mix well until melted and smooth in texture.
Fold in half the zest and nuts.
Immediately , now pour this mixture onto the refrigerated sheet.
Using a rubber spatula , spread mixture into an 8 by 10 inch rectangle about 1 / 4 inch thick.
Sprinkle with remaining zest , nuts and salt.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm.
Break into pieces and serve.
Transfer to an airtight container and store refrigerated for 3 days.
Enjoy !.

Ingredients


navel orange, bittersweet chocolate, hazelnuts, coarse salt