Description
This Delightful Pistachio Cranberry Bark is a festive no-bake dessert featuring creamy white chocolate studded with tart dried cranberries and crunchy pistachios. Perfect for holiday gifting or a sweet treat, this recipe is easy to make and beautifully colorful.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base
- 12 oz high quality white chocolate, chopped or in chips
Add-ins
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
Topping
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt (optional, for sprinkling on top)
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow easy removal of the bark once set.
- Melt the White Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring after each until fully smooth and melted. Alternatively, use a double boiler to gently melt the chocolate without burning.
- Mix in Cranberries and Pistachios: Stir most of the dried cranberries and chopped pistachios into the melted white chocolate, reserving a small amount of each to decorate the top.
- Spread the Mixture: Pour the chocolate mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread into an even layer about ¼-inch thick using a spatula.
- Add Toppings: Quickly sprinkle the remaining cranberries and pistachios over the top. Gently press them into the chocolate to ensure they stick. Optionally, sprinkle ¼ teaspoon sea salt over the top for a savory contrast.
- Set the Bark: Let the bark cool at room temperature or place it in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes until completely firm.
- Break and Store: Once set, break the bark into 12 pieces and store in an airtight container. The bark can be kept at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or refrigerated for longer freshness.
Notes
- For a festive twist, drizzle the bark with melted dark chocolate or sprinkle crushed peppermint candies over the top.
- This bark makes a perfect holiday gift and can be packaged in decorative tins or bags.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness; refrigeration extends shelf life beyond two weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
