I am digging this yummy Christmas Chocolate Bark. Studded with rich pistachios, tart dried cranberries, and speckled with coarse chunks of salt, it’s a winner.
I believe the ideas for this flavor combo came from the fabulous Alison. I think this bark would make a wonderful gift for the holidays. Just don’t eat too much of it, as it’s very addictive.
Christmas Chocolate Bark
Ingredients
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup pistachios, mine were unsalted
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt (I used almost 1 teaspoon as I like salt a lot)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over very low heat, melt chocolate
- Pour chocolate into a parchment paper lined 8 x 8 inch baking dish
- Sprinkle pistachios and cranberries over chocolate
- Using a metal baking spatula, spread the mixture evenly back and forth to around ½ inch thickness
- Sprinkle salt over bark
- Allow to sit out until set, 2 hours
- Serve
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
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Here are some other chocolate bark type recipes you may enjoy:
–Twisted Chocolate Bark from Diane of The W.H.O.L.E. Gang
–Easy Peppermint Bark by Alice of Savory Sweet Life
–Holiday Chocolate Bark from Nancy of The Sensitive Pantry
Deborah says
As a (controlled) diabetic I must use sugar free chocolate chips. I find them to be less creamy than standard chocolate chips so I add about 1 Tbs of coconut oil per 1 cup of chocolate chips….then proceed as normal. With the coconut oil, they have to be refrigerated but they have a wonderful melt-in-the-mouth feel that you don’t get without the coconut oil. Love this Xmas Bark….such a treat!
Elana says
Deborah, thanks for letting me know you love this bark!
Ann says
Being lazy, I spread the chocolate chips on a parchment lined baking sheet then put in a warm (170°f) oven. I turn the oven off after 5 min or so and let the chips get squishy. Then I remove from oven, spread with an offset spatch and sprinkle with toppings. I put the whole thing in the fridge to set for a bit. So easy to make & clean up!
Elana says
Ann, your method is absolutely genius!
Gail says
We add some candied ginger bits.
Elana says
Gail, that sounds amazing!