Best 7 Cherry Almond Bark Recipes
Cherry almond bark is an easy candy that's perfect for holiday gifting or snacking. This classic confection contains a mixture of chocolate, nuts, and dried fruit. It's a great way to use up leftover chocolate and dried cherries, and it can be easily customized to your liking. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create delicious and festive cherry almond bark that will be enjoyed by people of all ages.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
ALMOND-CHERRY CHOCOLATE BARK
Provided by Larraine Perri
Categories Candy Chocolate Dessert Christmas Valentine's Day Low Cal Cherry Almond Healthy Edible Gift Christmas Eve Party Self Kidney Friendly Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 24 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, toast 3/4 cup whole skin-on almonds until fragrant and light gold, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool completely; transfer to a bowl. Fill a medium saucepan with 1 inch water; bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Set a large heatproof bowl atop saucepan, making sure water doesn't touch bottom of bowl. Place 10 ounces dark chocolate (60 percent to 70 percent cocoa) in bowl; cook, stirring, until smooth. Remove bowl from saucepan; add another 2 ounces dark chocolate and stir until smooth. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, toasted almonds and 1/3 cup dried tart cherries, coarsely chopped. Pour onto baking sheet; spread into an even layer about 1/4 inch thick. Refrigerate until firm, 1 hour. Break into 24 pieces.
TOASTED ALMOND & CHERRY CHOCOLATE BARK
This is so good and makes a great gift! Beautiful too, with swirls of white chocolate throughout! Adapted from BHG magazine.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Candy
Time 30m
Yield 1 1/2 pounds
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the almonds and cherries; set aside.
- Melt the semisweet chocolate over low heat in a 2 quart saucepan, stirring constantly. In a 1 quart saucepan, melt the white chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove both saucepans from the heat.
- Stir half of the almond mixture into the semisweet chocolate. On a large cookie sheet, spread semisweet chocolate mixture to about 1/4" thickness. Drop the white chocolate by tablespoons onto the semisweet chocolate mixture. With the tip of your knife, swirl chocolates together for a marbles look. Sprinkle with the remaining almond mixture.
- Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm. Break the bark into pieces. Store in the fridge for up to 1 month (believe me, it won't last that long!).
CHERRY ALMOND BARK
Chock-full of colorful cherries and almonds, this fast-to-fix candy is a Christmas tradition at Rita Goshaw's home in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin. "It's one of my family's favorite munchies while decorating the tree and wrapping presents, she comments.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield about 1 pound.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt coating, stir until smooth. Add cherries and almonds. Spread onto a foil-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm. Break into pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 10g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
ALMOND-CHERRY CHOCOLATE BARK RECIPE - (4.8/5)
Provided by Dr_Mom
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, toast 3/4 cup whole skin-on almonds until fragrant and light gold, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool completely; transfer to a bowl. Fill a medium saucepan with 1 inch water; bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Set a large heatproof bowl atop saucepan, making sure water doesn't touch bottom of bowl. Place 10 ounces dark chocolate (60 percent to 70 percent cocoa) in bowl; cook, stirring, until smooth. Remove bowl from saucepan; add another 2 ounces dark chocolate and stir until smooth. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, toasted almonds and 1/3 cup dried tart cherries, coarsely chopped. Pour onto baking sheet; spread into an even layer about 1/4 inch thick. Refrigerate until firm, 1 hour. Break into 24 pieces.
CHEWY CHERRY ALMOND BARK
Almond bark is pure delight during any time of year! I whipped this vegan version up post-Thanksgiving. It's delicious and easy to make.
Provided by Lizz Clements
Categories Candy
Time 15m
Yield 12 2-3 inch squares, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small saucepan on low to medium heat, melt the chocolate with 1 tablespoon of the milk. Continue to add milk to the chocolate, 1 tablespoon at a time, until fully melted. The chocolate should have a smooth consistency.
- Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Pour onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or into a parchment lined 8x8 inch pan. Smooth the melted mixture to a desired thickness and smoothness.
- Let cool in your refrigerator for approximately 30 minutes or until solid.
- Break into pieces and serve!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.7, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 0.5, Sodium 4, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 11.6, Protein 2.2
CHERRY ALMOND BARK
I got the idea for this from thinking how to adapt another candy recipe I make. Turned out great according to my family. So easy.
Provided by G R
Categories Chocolate
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler or hot water. Stir until well blended. Add cherries and mix well.
- 2. Pour Chocolate & cherry mixture onto a 13" x 17" cookie sheet with sides that has been lined with parchment paper. Spread the mixture evenly to the sides of the pan. Sprinkle the almonds all over, covering the chocolate. Let cool about 5 minutes and with your fingers, press the almonds into the chocolate lightly just so they stick.
- 3. Cool to allow the candy to harden throughly and then break into bite size pieces or cut carefully with a warmed knife if you prefer square pieces.
CHERRY ALMOND BARK
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Line 2 large cookie sheets with waxed paper. Spread chopped cherries on several layers of paper towels to drain completely.2. Melt candy coating in heavy large saucepan over very low heat, stirring constantly. Stir in cherries, almonds and almond extract. Spread mixture thinly on waxed paper-lined cookie sheets. Let stand until set, about 30 minutes.3. Break candy into pieces. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator or cool, dry place.Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1 Piece * Calories: 35 * Calories from Fat: 20 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 2 g 3% * Saturated Fat: 1 g 5% * Cholesterol: 0 mg 0% * Sodium: 5 mg 0% * Total Carbohydrate: 4 g 1% * Dietary Fiber: 0 g 0% * Sugars: 4 g * Protein: 1 g * Vitamin A: 0% * Vitamin C: 0% * Calcium: 0% * Iron: 0% * Dietary Exchanges: 1/2 Fruit, 1/2 Fat or 1/2 Carbohydrate, 1/2 FatSee Cook's Note: Tips for Making Candy
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A semisweet or bittersweet chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 50% is ideal.
- Toast the almonds before adding them to the bark. This will enhance their flavor and make them more crunchy.
- Use a candy thermometer to make sure the chocolate reaches the correct temperature. This will prevent it from burning or seizing up.
- Pour the chocolate onto a prepared baking sheet. This will help it to set evenly.
- Sprinkle the almonds and cherries on top of the chocolate. You can also add other toppings, such as chopped nuts, dried fruit, or even bacon.
- Refrigerate the bark until it is firm. This will take at least 2 hours.
- Break the bark into pieces and enjoy!
Conclusion:
Cherry almond bark is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to use up leftover chocolate and almonds, and it's also a fun activity to do with kids. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give cherry almond bark a try!
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