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Crunchy Pistachio Cranberry Bark Recipe

Crunchy Pistachio Cranberry Bark Recipe


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  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 13 1x

Description

Creamy pistachio cranberry delight bark blends Mediterranean and North American flavors in a simple dessert. Sweet and salty notes create a delightful balance you can easily prepare at home.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 12 oz (340 g) white chocolate chips
  • ½ cup (75 g) pistachios, roughly chopped
  • ½ cup (75 g) dried cranberries, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare Surface: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage for seamless chocolate removal and preventing adherence.
  2. Chocolate Fusion: Melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl using brief 30-second intervals, stirring between each cycle until achieving a luxurious, smooth consistency.
  3. Ingredient Integration: Blend most of the chopped cranberries and pistachios into the molten white chocolate, creating a uniform mixture that distributes ingredients evenly throughout the base.
  4. Layering Technique: Spread the chocolate mixture onto the prepared baking sheet using a spatula, crafting an elegant, consistent layer with balanced thickness and visual appeal.
  5. Decorative Topping: Artfully sprinkle remaining cranberry and pistachio fragments across the surface, generating a vibrant mosaic of textures and contrasting colors.
  6. Chilling and Setting: Refrigerate the bark for approximately one hour, allowing complete solidification and creating a crisp, clean break when portioned.

Notes

  • Prevent Chocolate Burning: Always melt chocolate in short intervals, stirring frequently to maintain smooth consistency and avoid scorching.
  • Enhance Flavor Depth: Toast pistachios lightly before chopping to release natural oils and intensify nutty undertones.
  • Perfect Texture Trick: Ensure ingredients are at room temperature to help create a smoother, more even chocolate mixture.
  • Storage Wisdom: Store bark in an airtight container between parchment layers in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, maintaining optimal crispness and flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Desserts, Snacks
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 13
  • Calories: 192
  • Sugar: 20 g
  • Sodium: 25 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 24 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 3 mg