Pistachio and Tart Cherry Chocolate Bark

Name: Pistachio and Tart Cherry Chocolate Bark
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 lb. semisweet chocolate; 8 oz. white chocolate; 12 oz. pistachio nuts; 8 oz. dried tart cherries

Published: Oct 29, 2008

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christmas candy pistachio and tart cherry chocolate bark

Kate Mathis

Yields:

Total Time:

23 mins

Cal/Serv:

125

Make sure to note on the gift tag to keep this tart and nutty chocolate bark refrigerated until ready to enjoy, but not longer than one month for best flavor.

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Ingredients

1 lb.
semisweet chocolate
8 oz.
white chocolate
12 oz.
pistachio nuts
8 oz.
dried tart cherries

Directions

1. Step 1Place semisweet chocolate in microwave-safe 8-cup measuring cup or large bowl. Place white chocolate in microwave-safe 2-cup measuring cup or medium bowl. Heat semisweet chocolate in microwave, covered with waxed paper, on High 2 to 3 minutes or until almost melted, stirring once. Remove from microwave and stir until smooth. Heat white chocolate in microwave, covered with waxed paper, on High 1 to 2 minutes or until almost melted, stirring once. Remove from microwave and stir until smooth.
2. Step 2Stir 1 cup pistachios and 1 cup cherries into semisweet chocolate. On large cookie sheet, spread chocolate mixture to about 1/4-inch thickness. Spoon dollops of white chocolate onto semisweet-chocolate mixture. With tip of knife, swirl chocolates together for marbled look. Sprinkle with remaining pistachios and cherries.
3. Step 3Refrigerate bark 1 hour or until firm. Break bark into pieces. Store in tightly sealed container in refrigerator up to 1 month. Pack in decorative boxes lined with waxed tissue paper or colored cellophane for gift giving.
  Nutritional information is based on 1 ounce.