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Milk Chocolate Hazelnut Praline Bark

Snap into pure indulgence! This milk chocolate hazelnut praline bark layers smooth chocolate with buttery caramelized hazelnuts — ready in 45 minutes. The make-ahead treat that wins every holiday party. Save for your next gathering! 🍫✨
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup whole hazelnuts toasted and skins removed
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 16 ounces milk chocolate chopped or chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening
  • 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt for finishing

Method
 

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it with cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar and water over medium heat. Stir gently until sugar dissolves, then stop stirring completely. Let the mixture cook undisturbed for 6-8 minutes, swirling the pan occasionally, until it turns a deep amber color.
  3. Remove from heat and immediately stir in the toasted hazelnuts and 1/4 teaspoon sea salt. Quickly pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it thin with a greased spatula. Let cool completely for 20-25 minutes until hardened.
  4. Once cooled, break the praline into small shards and rough pieces using a knife or your hands. Set aside.
  5. Melt the milk chocolate and coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth. Alternatively, use a double boiler.
  6. Pour the melted chocolate onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread it into a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick using an offset spatula.
  7. Immediately sprinkle the praline shards evenly over the chocolate, pressing them gently into the surface so they adhere. Finish with a light sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
  8. Refrigerate for 25-30 minutes until the chocolate is completely set and firm to the touch.
  9. Break the bark into irregular pieces using your hands or a sharp knife. Store in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers.