This crunchy chocolate-tahini bark channels Dubai chocolate with a twist

This recipe is the answer to a multitude of needs this time of year. Need a homemade gift that s out of the ordinary but easy to make? Check. Maybe yo...

This recipe is the answer to a multitude of needs this time of year. Need a homemade gift that’s out of the ordinary but easy to make? Check. Maybe you’re looking for a standout dessert for a festive potluck? Check. How about a low-lift treat you can whip up quickly using pantry-friendly ingredients? Check. What about a fun recipe to make with kids? Check.

On top of all that, this luscious chocolate bark is better-for-you, too. It’s made with dark chocolate and features a topping of simple, minimally processed ingredients: whole-grain cereal, tahini, honey and sesame seeds.

To make it, you first prepare the topping. Start by combining the honey and tahini, then add crushed shredded wheat cereal and toasted sesame seeds, and stir until the cereal is coated in the sweet, nutty mixture. (The hardest thing about this recipe is trying not to nibble too much on the irresistible topping as you’re making it!)

Melt some dark chocolate - either on the stove or in the microwave - and spread it in a thin layer onto a parchment-lined sheet pan. Sprinkle the tahini-honey topping over the chocolate, and refrigerate for an hour or so to set. Then break the confection into pieces and enjoy.

The finished bark has that melt-in-your mouth quality you want from a chocolate treat but with a sweet and savory crunchy topping that might remind you of the filling in the trendy Dubai chocolate.