While everyone has been going mad for Baymax!, Disney+’s newest collection of shorts, I have been pining for another series of shorts from Marvel Studios. Now we’re just mere hours away from I Am Groot’s arrival on the streaming service and I’m beyond excited for this next chapter for the best little tree in the MCU! So in honor of this newest adventure from the cutest Guardian of the Galaxy, Cosmic Cuisine proudly presents I Am Groot Chocolate bark!
I Am Groot Chocolate Bark was a happy little accident, something Bob Ross and his painted trees would be proud of. While my brother and I were in the middle of cooking a sweet She-Hulk surprise (coming soon in the next Cosmic Cuisine) it dawned on me that there was another MCU show coming just before our jolly green lawyer. How could we leave out the cutest tree in all the galaxy? A panic set in, or perhaps it was just the overwhelming sugar high, but a mad dash to the grocery store was in order to gather the supplies we would need to create the I Am Groot Chocolate Bark.
Baby Groot is the sweetest little tree of life there ever was and these barks are so good they could have fallen right off him! Below are four different varieties of chocolate bark. After all, the tree of life reaches through all realms and we could never pick just one! Salty, sweet, minty, even a little nutty, there’s something for everyone with our tree of life bark.
First is the refreshing, choco-minty Andes bark. With real Andes candies as part of the bark, it’s the perfect after-dinner treat. Or before, we won’t tell the Nova Corp on you! Then we have our walnut-cherry bark. It’s a heartier bark that makes a great mid-day snack. The almond bark is another great midday snack with a smooth taste and a nice crunch of almonds throughout. Finally, our cosmic bark, inspired by our Cosmic Crew here, is sure to make any snack an out-of-this-world experience!
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Some important information to achieving a successfully sweet chocolate bark
Mentioned a few times in the recipe is a double boiler, which isn’t the fueling system from the Benetar, but a system for easily melting chocolate. For those who make and work a lot with chocolate, chances are you probably own one, however, if you don’t, no need to fret! To create your homemade double boiler, all you need is two pans, relatively the same size. But not the exact same size. Use the larger of the two pans on the bottom with just a bit of water in it. Set the other pan on top and you’ll be able to melt the chocolate easily!
Something to keep in mind is that once the chocolate begins melting, it needs to be stirred consistently. This ensures that the chocolate remains silky and so that it doesn’t burn to the pan, tainting the taste of your I Am Groot chocolate bark. As well, it’s incredibly important to remember to freeze the first layer before adding the second layer! If not, the two layers will mix together, changing the two distinct sides of your bark into a muddy mess.
Above all else, the most important step is to not forget to have fun with it! There is no wrong way to make this bark, anything you want to add is totally fine! Don’t like white chocolate? Take it out! Want to make a peanut butter cup version? Well, you better send us some samples, because that sounds awesome. The goal is to enjoy the making as much as the dessert itself!
Final Thoughts on I Am Groot Chocolate Bark
So as you can see, just as there is a side of Groot for every situation, there is an I am Groot chocolate bark for any snack time need. Whether it’s a colorful time with the kids, a crunchy craving, a minty good meal ender, or a savory-sweet mix, they all can be found on the tree of life. And why limit yourself to just one? Make two, three, or even all of them and sample everything life has to offer! Once you try them you will happily proclaim “I am Groot!” and everyone will know exactly what you mean!
All five episodes of I am Groot drop this Wednesday on Disney+. Will you be making some I Am Groot chocolate bark to celebrate the arrival of his adorable series? Let us know on Twitter if you do and what version you make! If you haven’t checked out our latest Cosmic Cuisine, take a look at Anthony Flagg’s Kamala Khan-inspired Doom Dogs or his delicious Pizza Poppa-Inspired Pizza Balls!
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