Name: Thandai Chocolate Bark
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 6 people
Ingredients: 10 oz white chocolate chips; 3-4 tbsp thandai masala; 1/4 cup mixed chopped nuts (almonds, cashews & pistachios); 2-3 tbsp edible dried rose petals

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Thandai Chocolate Bark is a no-cook innovative fusion dessert that you can make this holiday season. Pack them as gift, or keep it all to yourself – it’s that delicious!

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Thandai Chocolate Bark stacked one on top of the other

Any Chocolate Bark Lovers here?

Seriously, Bark recipes are one of the most popular holiday/festive desserts! Don't believe me, hope these can convince you.

No-cook, no-bake recipe
Very easy to make
Great way to engage your little ones to help you make a dessert
It's kids approved
A crowd pleaser
100% customizable based on your taste and liking
Go crazy with the toppings
They make great gifts
Stays good for weeks when refrigerated
They are perfect for any holiday or occasion

No wonder, I keep going to back to making bark recipes every time I need to make a quick sweet treat!

giftbox filled with Thandai Chocolate Bark

Why make this dessert?

Are you here because it is the holiday season or you are celebrating some festival or an important milestone in your life?

Whatever may be the reason, you can always rely on this extremely flavorful Thandai Chocolate Bark to make the day even more special.

Although, let me warn you. This sweet treat is so tasty, you’ll want to make it all year round! I will not judge you at all if you do so because I plan on doing it too!

Check out these easy dessert recipes

Well, if you are here for a specific reason, like looking for holiday desserts, then check out Holi Party Dessert Recipes or check out this post where I share gift ideas for a foodie - The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide For Home Cooks!

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Thandai Chocolate Bark placed randomly over a board

But first, what is Thandai?

One main ingredient in this recipe is Thandai Masala. What is it?

Thandai is a milk based drink which is very popular in the north of India and is often consumed during Holi festival.
A special Thandai masala is prepared using a variety of nuts and spices. This masala is then mixed in milk and served chilled.
It is an extremely refreshing and delicious drink.

Where can you get thandai masala?

To prepare Thandai, you need the masala. I normally make it at home. You can get the recipe here. You can also purchase it at any Indian grocery store.

Since I had some leftover thandai masala, I decided create a fusion dessert with it. Making Thandai Chocolate Bark is extremely easy and is a great way to involve children in cooking.

4 image collage showing the steps to make Thandai Chocolate Bark

Instructions to make this no-cook bark recipe

I like recipes like these are mess free and requires less utensils which means you have less mess to clean. All you need is a microwave safe bowl.

Melt white chocolate chips completely. I keep checking on it every 15 seconds.
Once its completely melted, take it out of the microwave and add Thandai masala to it. Fold it in the chocolate.
Line a cookie tray with parchment paper and pour this mixture over it. Using a spatula, spread it flat. Do not spread it very thin.
Chop almonds, cashews and pistachios using a nuts chopper. . Sprinkle them all over the chocolate along with edible dried rose petals.
- Let it set/harden at room temperature for a couple of hours.
- To fasten the process, you can set it in the fridge.

Serving suggestions

Once they have hardened, break them randomly. Serve chilled. You can either pack them in gift boxes and share it with your loved ones or serve them as holiday treats at the next party you host.

To make this a fun treat, stick a Thandai Bark in a glass of hot milk and serve!

holiday giftbox filled with Thandai Chocolate Bark

How to store them

Store them in the fridge since it has chocolate. Serve as and when needed. This stays good for weeks.

Tips to make the best Thandai Chocolate Bark

You can use white or dark chocolate in this recipe. White chocolate makes it look more colorful and festive.
To melt chocolate in the Microwave
- Use a microwave-safe bowl and warm the chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring after each one.
- Don’t get impatient and skip a stir, and don’t overdo it!
If you don't have a microwave
- Place the chocolate in a large heat-proof bowl over a pot of gently simmering water.
- Cook until the chocolate is almost entirely melted, stirring frequently.
- Carefully wipe any condensation from the bottom of the bowl before scooping the chocolate onto your baking sheet.
Thandai Masala can be easily made at home. Follow this recipe.
- It is also available at Indian grocery stores and in Amazon.
You can get creative with the toppings. Use nuts, M&Ms, edible flowers, shaved chocolate, sprinkles, seeds, dried fruits, candies and/or pretzels.
To make it nut free, use pepitas and/or sunflower seeds.
To make it vegan, use vegan/dairy free chocolate.
Do not spread the chocolate bark very thin, keep it little thick.
If you’re in a hurry, chill the chocolate bark in the refrigerator.
Otherwise, set it at room temperature.

top angle shot of Thandai Chocolate Bark in a box

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