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Cranberry and Pistachio White Chocolate Bark

[heart_this] · Dec 24, 2009 · 30 Comments

Cranberry and Pistachio White Chocolate Bark

I have been seeing recipes for bark since I started food blogging and I have always wanted to try making some. Bark seems to be pretty simple in concept, being chocolate that is melted and then topped with goodies. After the chocolate has cooled it is broken into pieces that I guess resemble pieces of bark. With the cranberry, pistachio and white chocolate combo still fresh on my mind I figured that it was the perfect time to try making some holiday bark. I decided to mix the cranberries and pistachios into the melted chocolate rather than just sprinkling them on top as I figured the bark would hold together better. The cranberry, pistachio and white chocolate bark turned out great! I used some good quality white chocolate that was nice and creamy and it felt like it was just melting in your mouth and it went perfectly with the cranberries and pistachios.
Given the simple concept of bark, there are near endless possibilities. Peppermint or candy cane bark seems to be another popular bark recipe around the holidays. A while ago when I was having trouble finding the bacon chocolate bar that I had heard about I was seriously considering melting down some good dark chocolate and making some bacon bark! Bacon bark aside, I am looking forward to experimenting with bark some more.

Cranberry and Pistachio White Chocolate Bark

Cranberry and Pistachio White Chocolate Bark

Prep Time: 3 hours 20 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes Servings: 24
ingredients
  • 1 pound white Chocolate (chopped)
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup pistachios
directions
  1. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler.
  2. Mix in the cranberries and pistachios.
  3. Pour the chocolate into a parchment paper lined baking sheet and smooth it out.
  4. Let cool and set completely on the counter or in the fridge.
  5. Break into pieces and enjoy.
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Comments

  1. Kathryn says

    December 24, 2009 at 2:11 am

    Sounds yummy!

    Reply
  2. Pam says

    December 24, 2009 at 2:16 am

    Thank you!! I have all of these in my pantry!!

    Reply
  3. Velva says

    December 24, 2009 at 2:19 am

    Your bark looks wonderful! I have been wanting to make bark for the longest time. I have even bought the ingredients and still have not made this tasty treat. You are inspiring me!

    Reply
  4. BigSrisFood says

    December 24, 2009 at 2:43 am

    Simple but inviting recipe Kevin. As you said, endless possibilities with this. Roasting the pistachios would have enhanced the flavor even more :-)Thanks, Sri

    Reply
  5. bj says

    December 24, 2009 at 2:44 am

    uMMM, Kevin…this sounds and looks delicious. I will run to the store in the morning for the pistachios..I have white cho. and dried cranberries…
    I have made peppermint white chocolate bark and chocolate peanut clusters bark….that's my favorite, so far.
    Now, let me tell you about something that might not sound all that great but it is DELICIOUS.
    Make several peanut butter and cracker sandwiches…, using RITZ crackers. Then, melt your white chocolate in the microwave….dip each pb cracker in the candy, covering as much as possible…let them dry on Pam sprayed foil…O honey…these are really good.
    MERRY CHRISTMAS…
    bj

    Reply
  6. Helene says

    December 24, 2009 at 4:10 am

    Sounds so good.

    Merry Christmas Kevin!

    Reply
  7. Maria says

    December 24, 2009 at 4:16 am

    Ooooh, I just came from a post on white chocolate fudge with cranberries and pistachios! This is really driving the idea home! Lovely sweet. Happy HOlidays!

    Reply
  8. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    December 24, 2009 at 4:33 am

    A wonderful treat! What a great combo!

    Merry Christmas!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  9. Rachael says

    December 24, 2009 at 4:36 am

    Oh my mom makes this all the time! Only, she uses macadamia nuts instead of pistachios. She had some waiting for me when I flew in- YUMMY!

    Reply
  10. Michelle N says

    December 24, 2009 at 5:31 am

    Looks wonderful! I love it! Happy Holidays!

    Reply
  11. Sophie says

    December 24, 2009 at 8:58 am

    The barks look nice & lovely!!

    They also look awesomely delicous!

    Dear Kevin, I wish you & your Family a happy & lovely Christmas!! Enjoy!!

    Reply
  12. screwdestiny says

    December 24, 2009 at 8:59 am

    The first thing I did when I saw this post was say, "Oh YUM," out loud 'cause that just looks so good. I agree about trying it with roasting the pistachios first–they taste even better that way, as most nuts do when they're roasted.

    Reply
  13. Joanne says

    December 24, 2009 at 12:22 pm

    I am absolutely in love with the white chocolate/cranberry/pistachio combination. Actually, white chocolate and I are best friends these days in general. Not sure why. This bark sounds delicious! Heaven in a bite.

    Reply
  14. Kathy says

    December 24, 2009 at 2:03 pm

    Kevin,

    Love this recipe! What I like best in the creativity it offers. Can't wait to try some flavor combinations…what about a little lavender along with dried blueberries or dark cherries? yum yum!

    Reply
  15. Herrad says

    December 24, 2009 at 3:31 pm

    Hi Kevin,

    Cranberry and pistachio bark sounds very good.
    Here is a great chocolate cheesecake recipe.

    250 g mascepone
    large bar of plain chocolate use 3/4 keep 1/4 to grate over finished cake
    try one bar of chocolate and adjust to taste we often used 1 1/2
    1 packet of biscuits (ginger or orange)
    enough butter to coat biscuit crumbs

    put biscuits in a bag and smash with rolling pin
    melt butter
    mix through biscuit crumbs and press into tin
    place in fridge
    melt chocolate
    put mascepone into a bowl and whisk in melted chocolate and spread on to biscuit base
    place in fridge for 2 to 3 hours cut and enjoy
    it is delicious and quick no eggs/custard etc
    its very rich.

    Have a good Christmas eve.
    Love,
    Herrad

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  16. Dawn says

    December 24, 2009 at 3:54 pm

    Very festive Kevin. Have a great Christmas.

    Reply
  17. Christina says

    December 24, 2009 at 4:25 pm

    Oh how pretty to make it w/ red and green! What a delicious, beautiful idea that would make great gifts!

    Reply
  18. BumbleVee says

    December 24, 2009 at 9:51 pm

    I'm fairly new to your blog Kevin …and enjoying all the recipes….

    Merry Christmas….

    Reply
  19. cookeaze says

    December 25, 2009 at 2:58 pm

    This recipe looks delicious. I have never eaten this. I will be trying this next week for sure.

    Reply
  20. My Taste Heaven says

    December 26, 2009 at 10:52 am

    wonderful shot…looks yummy!!

    Reply
  21. Bren says

    December 27, 2009 at 5:11 am

    love this. reminds of a much better version of Starbucks' cranberry bliss bar, which i love!

    Reply
  22. Anonymous says

    December 27, 2009 at 11:27 am

    Did you have to temper the white chocolate?

    Reply
  23. Kevin says

    December 27, 2009 at 10:03 pm

    Anonymous: You do not need to temper the white chocolate. You are heating it in a double boiler to prevent it from burning. Once it has melted you just mix in the pistachios and the cranberries.

    Reply
  24. The Food Hunter says

    December 28, 2009 at 12:28 am

    what a great combo. Can't wait to try it.

    Reply
  25. shanthi says

    December 28, 2009 at 3:23 am

    Yummy and would like to have the whole plate

    Reply
  26. zerrin says

    December 28, 2009 at 11:10 pm

    Looks so yummy! A cup of coffee would be great with these.

    Happy new year to you and your family!

    Reply
  27. Anonymous says

    December 29, 2009 at 3:17 am

    I've been wanting to make a bark for the 1st time…this combo is probably delightful! Thanks for sharing such great things so regularly. I'm always getting inspired by your posts. 🙂

    Reply
  28. Tasty Eats At Home says

    January 2, 2010 at 2:57 am

    Man, why didn't I see this before the holidays were over? What a delicious bark. Some of my favorite munchies all rolled into one!

    Reply
  29. Jeanne says

    January 7, 2010 at 1:00 pm

    That is a totally classic combo and one of my favourites. Looks wonderfully festive too!

    Reply
  30. Harley Rentals Miami says

    April 28, 2010 at 12:17 pm

    Oh God, it looks so good! And the ingredients are just delicious. I have to try it and I think it will become my new favourite.

    Reply

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