Description
Creamy Pistachio Cranberry Bark combines rich chocolate with tangy dried fruit and nutty crunch. Chocolate enthusiasts will adore this simple yet elegant dessert perfect for holiday gatherings or personal indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz / 450 g white chocolate or white chocolate chips
- ½ cup / 60 g shelled pistachios
- ½ cup / 60 g dried cranberries
- ¼ tsp sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Chocolate Preparation: Melt white chocolate using a double boiler or microwave, stirring gently to prevent scorching and achieve a silky smooth consistency.
- Ingredient Infusion: Incorporate most of the pistachios and cranberries into the molten chocolate, creating a vibrant and textured mixture that distributes ingredients evenly.
- Sheet Arrangement: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then pour the chocolate mixture, spreading it into a uniform layer approximately 1/4 inch thick using a spatula.
- Decorative Topping: Artfully scatter the reserved pistachios and cranberries across the surface, pressing them lightly to ensure they adhere to the soft chocolate base, and optionally sprinkle a delicate layer of sea salt for a gourmet flavor enhancement.
- Chilling and Setting: Refrigerate the bark for 20-30 minutes until completely solidified, allowing the chocolate to develop a crisp, clean texture.
- Serving Preparation: Remove from refrigerator and break or cut into rustic, irregular pieces that showcase the beautiful ingredient combination, ready to be served immediately or stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Notes
- Prevent Chocolate Burning: Melt chocolate slowly and gently using short, controlled intervals, stirring consistently to maintain smooth texture and avoid scorching.
- Temperature Control: Ensure refrigeration time is precise (20-30 minutes) to achieve perfect chocolate set without over-hardening or developing unwanted moisture condensation.
- Even Spreading Technique: Use a flat, offset spatula to distribute chocolate mixture uniformly, creating consistent thickness for balanced flavor and professional appearance.
- Ingredient Adhesion Trick: Gently press garnishing pistachios and cranberries into soft chocolate surface to guarantee strong attachment and prevent ingredient separation during serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg