This festive dark chocolate bark is not only decadent and indulgent, but also healthy! Pistachios, cranberries, and dark chocolate are rich in fiber, good fats, vitamin C, and antioxidants, making them a mood-boosting sweet treat.
Chocolate Barks for the Holidays (or Anytime!)
With the holidays just around the corner, making chocolate bark might just be your holiday recipe if baking isn’t your thing. (Plus, everyone makes cookies. Dark chocolate bark with pistachios and cranberries is something different!) You can make this homemade chocolate bark with any combination of nuts and dried fruits, but I love the festive colors of this pistachio-cranberry combination and it tastes great! This bark makes a great gift, but it also makes a great snack all year round. Sometimes you need something sweet after a meal, and chocolate bark is a healthy solution!
Why Chocolate Barks Are the Best Homemade Holiday Treat
Make a snowman chocolate bark Dark chocolate nut clusters with sea salt During the holidays, we use five types of nuts and give them as gifts in mini cupcake holders. I put them in the bin. Giving gifts to friends and neighbors has become a holiday tradition of mine!
- It’s healthier than your usual holiday fare. Many people are overwhelmed by the sheer volume of cookies and desserts that the holidays bring. I love how rich and indulgent the flavor of these dark chocolate barks is, but they’re lighter and healthier than most other snacks.
- It’s very easy to make: You only need three ingredients and a microwave to make it. But it’s really impressive!
- Customized: I make dark chocolate bark all year round using whatever dried fruit, nuts and seeds I have on hand. In the fall, it’s great with pumpkin granola chunks!
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The ingredient list for this dark chocolate bark is short and sweet!
- Peeled pistachios: Using already peeled pistachios saves prep time. I love salted nuts because of the contrast between sweet and salty.
- Dried cranberries: Chop this coarsely.
- dArc Chocolate Bar: You can use any kind you want.
How to Make Dark Chocolate Bark with Pistachios and Cranberries
This might be the easiest holiday gift you can make this season! See recipe card above for printable instructions.
- Melt the chocolate: Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe liquid measuring cup and place in the microwave. I stir every time at 15 second intervals and it usually takes about a minute.
- Stir in nuts and cranberries: Mix pistachios and cranberries with chocolate.
- Forms the bark: Spread the chocolate mixture onto a sheet pan and freeze for 1 hour.
- Break it into pieces: Break the cooled chocolate shell into pieces and serve or store.
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Serving Size: 1 ounce (approximately 3-1/2 x 3-1/2″)
Place chocolate in a microwave-safe measuring cup. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute or until chocolate is melted, stirring every 15 seconds.
Add melted chocolate to nut mixture and stir until combined.
Spread the mixture evenly on a jelly roll pan lined with parchment paper or foil. Freeze for 1 hour.
Divide into pieces.
The peel should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator or a cool place. It will last for up to 3 weeks.
Final step:
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clothing material: 1 ounce (approximately 3-1/2 x 3-1/2″), calorie: 126.6 calorie, carbohydrate: 15.3 g, protein: 2.6 g, province: 8.1 g, Saturated Fat: 3.2 g, Cholesterol: 1.7 mg, sodium: 1.1 mg, fiber: 2.1 g, sugar: 10.7 g
More Chocolate Bark Ideas
- Sugarcane Husk: Think of this as an easier version of peppermint bark! Spread the chocolate on the pan and sprinkle the chopped candy canes on top.
- Cherry Almond Bark: Add dried tart cherries and chopped almonds.
- Coconut Pecan Shell: Add unsweetened coconut flakes and chopped pecans to the dark chocolate.
- Trail Mix Bark: Add your favorite trail mix to the chocolate.
- ginger orange peel: Pour chocolate into the pan and spread evenly, then add ginger crystals and candied orange peel.
Proper Storage
Store dark chocolate bark in an airtight container in the refrigerator or a cool, dry place for up to 3 weeks.
