Pistachio Cranberry Bark

Pistachio cranberry bark is made with dark chocolate, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy salted pistachios. It's an easy no-bake treat for the holidays and perfect for gift giving.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings pieces

Author Heather

Ingredients

12 ounces dark chocolate melting wafers
¾ cup salted pistachios
½ cup dried cranberries

Instructions

Choose a baking sheet that will fit into your refrigerator and line it with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a microwave-safe bowl, add chocolate melting wafers and microwave in 30 second increments, stirring until melted. Alternatively, melt using a double boiler on the stove top.
Add pistachios and cranberries to melted chocolate. Stir gently until incorporated.
Pour chocolate mixture onto your parchment lined baking sheet. Using a spatula, spread to about ¼ inch thickness to create a 10 to 12 inch oval.
Transfer baking sheet to the refrigerator or freezer to harden for about 10-15 minutes. Slice into pieces and store in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Storage: Candy bark will keep at room temperature for about 2 weeks in a tightly sealed container.
Can I use chocolate chips?: I do not recommend substituting melting wafers with chocolate chips. Candy bark is tempered chocolate that's meant for melting and at-home candy making. Chocolate chips are meant to hold their shape and solidify with a dull, soft texture instead of the candy "snap" you achieve with melting wafers.
Variations: Pistachios can be substituted with any nuts you have on hand, like pecans, walnuts, or almonds. Cranberries can be substituted with raisins, diced dried apricot, or other dried fruits. This recipe used to include toffee bits, but due to lower availability of this ingredient, the recipe was updated.

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