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A Chocolate and Licorice Bark That Even Haters Will Agree On

Chocolate and liquorice is a combo that divides opinions. Some people adore the sweet-and-slightly-salty chew and aniseed taste, while others just don’t get it. But, in our humble opinion, there’s nothing better than a treat that combines smooth chocolate with that punchy, chewy liquorice bite. This chocolate licorice bark recipe is a guaranteed win — easy to make, shareable, and fun to eat.

For an extra special touch, we’ve added a few pieces of the new Darrell Lea Choc Logs. They combine soft classic or raspberry liquorice with a smooth chocolate centre, making this bark a playful nod to a familiar favourite.

INGREDIENTS

  • 200g dark or milk chocolate (your choice. Otherwise try a mix of both!)
  • 6–8 Darrell Lea Choc Logs, roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp freeze-dried raspberries, crushed (optional, for colour and tartness)
  • ½ tsp sea salt flakes

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Line a baking tray with baking paper or a silicone mat.
  2. Break the chocolate into small pieces and melt in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler), stirring occasionally until smooth. Alternatively, microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring in between.
  3. Pour the melted chocolate onto the prepared tray and spread it evenly with a spatula to about 0.5cm thick.
  4. Immediately scatter the chopped liquorice pieces over the melted chocolate. Press lightly so they stick.
  5. Sprinkle over the crushed freeze-dried raspberries (if using) and sea salt flakes.
  6. Leave the chocolate bark to set at room temperature for about 1 hour, or refrigerate for 20–30 minutes until firm.
  7. Once set, break into shards of your desired size and serve. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Tip: For a fun twist, layer white chocolate underneath the dark chocolate before adding the liquorice for a two-tone effect that looks as good as it tastes.

Marie-Antoinette Issa

Marie-Antoinette Issa is the Beauty & Lifestyle Editor for The Carousel, Women Love Tech and Women Love Travel. She has worked across news and women's lifestyle magazines and websites including Cosmopolitan, Cleo, Madison, Concrete Playground, The Urban List and Daily Mail, I Quit Sugar and Huffington Post.

Marie-Antoinette Issa: Marie-Antoinette Issa is the Beauty & Lifestyle Editor for The Carousel, Women Love Tech and Women Love Travel. She has worked across news and women's lifestyle magazines and websites including Cosmopolitan, Cleo, Madison, Concrete Playground, The Urban List and Daily Mail, I Quit Sugar and Huffington Post.