Best 5 Chocolate Bark With Mixed Nuts And Dried Cherries Recipes

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Calling all chocolate lovers! If you're looking for a sweet and satisfying treat that's also easy to make, look no further than chocolate bark with mixed nuts and dried cherries. This delicious candy is the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and tangy, and it's sure to be a hit with friends and family alike. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and festive snack that's perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHUNKY CHOCOLATE FRUIT-AND-NUT BARK



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Do you remember Chunky bars, those little squares of chocolate wrapped in foil with a ton of fruit and nuts? These are the homemade version, and they make a great gift for the holidays. From Baking Chez Moi: From My Paris Home to Your Home Anywhere. © 2014 by Dorie Greenspan, published by Rux Martin/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

Provided by Dorie Greenspan

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

7 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate
5 ounces mixed nuts, salted or half-salted (cashews, almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts), oven-toasted on a greased baking sheet at 350 F for a few minutes
8 ounces mixed dried fruit, figs, apricots, cherries, cranberries and/or raisins
1 tablespoon candied ginger and/or orange peel, diced
1 pinch fine sea salt
Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting

Steps:

  • Set a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, making sure the bowl doesn't touch the water. Roughly chop chocolate and place in the bowl to melt, stirring frequently, keeping the heat very low. Chop toasted nuts; using scissors, cut dried fruit into small pieces. Finely chop candied ginger and/or orange peel. Place fruit and nuts into a large mixing bowl.
  • Once chocolate is melted and smooth, take it off the heat and stir fruit and nuts into the chocolate. Gently stir to combine so the fruit and nuts are all combined with the chocolate. Line a pan with parchment paper that's been sprayed with a little oil. Sprinkle cocoa powder over parchment and then add the chocolate mixture. Spread it out in an even layer. Dust with more cocoa powder and place another piece of parchment paper on top. Let it cool down and set in the refrigerator, 1 hour.
  • When chocolate is set, run a knife around the edge to remove from the pan. Break or cut into pieces to make chunky chocolates.

WINTER DRIED FRUIT AND NUT CHOCOLATE BARK



Winter Dried Fruit and Nut Chocolate Bark image

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Chocolate     Ginger     Nut     Dessert     Christmas     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Dried Fruit     Fall     Winter     Low Cholesterol     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Diabetes-Friendly

Yield Makes about 1 pound

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 11 1/2-ounce bag bittersweet (60% cocoa) chocolate chips (about 2 cups)
2/3 cup mixed toasted nuts (such as walnuts, pistachios, pecans, and almonds)
2/3 cup mixed dried fruit (such as raisins, cranberries, cherries, quartered figs, and quartered apricots)
6 quarter-size rounds crystallized ginger, thinly sliced
1/8 teaspoon fleur de sel or coarse kosher salt

Steps:

  • Line small baking sheet with foil. Melt chocolate chips in medium bowl over saucepan of simmering water, stirring until melted and smooth. Pour melted chocolate onto foil, spreading with offset spatula to thickness of scant 1/4 inch. Scatter nuts and dried fruit over chocolate. Sprinkle with ginger. Sprinkle with fleur de sel. Chill until chocolate is firm, about 30 minutes. Peel off foil. Cut chocolate into irregular pieces. Serve bark slightly chilled.

CHOCOLATE BARK WITH MIXED NUTS AND DRIED BERRIES



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Make and share this Chocolate Bark With Mixed Nuts and Dried Berries recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Wilson716

Categories     Candy

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 cups semisweet chocolate
1/2 cup chopped pistachios
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1/2 cup dried cherries

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate over double boiler until smooth and velvety. Spread evenly onto a half sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
  • Top with pistachios, almonds and cherries. Cool for about 40 minutes. Break into pieces and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 850.4, Fat 85, SaturatedFat 44.2, Sodium 90.3, Carbohydrate 47.3, Fiber 25.4, Sugar 3.2, Protein 23.8

SALTED FRUIT 'N' NUT BARK



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This super-simple slab of swirled dark and white chocolate is studded with chopped mixed nuts and dried fruit - break into chunky shards and pop in a homemade hamper as an edible gift

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Snack, Treat

Time 15m

Yield Makes 1 slab

Number Of Ingredients 6

200g dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa solids)
100g white chocolate
50g mixed nuts (we used pecans, cashews, pistachios and macadamia nuts), chopped into chunky pieces
2 tbsp freeze-dried raspberries
50g dried fruit (we used sultanas, cranberries and chopped apricots)
¼ tsp sea salt flakes

Steps:

  • Melt the dark and white chocolate in separate bowls suspended over pans of gently simmering water, stirring every now and then. Meanwhile, line a large baking tray with baking parchment. Leave the chocolate to cool for 10 mins.
  • Pour the dark chocolate onto the tray and spread it into a rectangle, roughly 20 x 25cm. Drizzle over the white chocolate and create a swirled pattern by dragging a cocktail stick back and forth across the chocolate. Scatter over the nuts, fruit and sea salt, then leave somewhere cool to set.
  • Break into shards or leave whole, wrap in cellophane or pack into a box, then tie up with ribbon. Will keep for 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein

CHOCOLATE BARK FILLED WITH PINE NUTS AND DRIED CHERRIES



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I had leftover melted chocolate, cherries, toffee bits and pine nuts. So walla it became this yummy candy to go on the christmas cookie trays!

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Candy

Time 12m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
1/3 cup dried cherries or 1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup toffee pieces
12 ounces chocolate
1/2 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Line a 9x13 sheet pan with silicone pad or parchment paper.
  • Melt chocolate chips in micro add butter stir till melted.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Spread in prepared pan.
  • You can place parchment paper on top then top with an other pan to flaten and distribute evenly.
  • Chill till hardened.
  • Break into pieces and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.9, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 0.8, Sodium 6.7, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 0.2, Protein 2.5

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A semisweet or dark chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 55% is a good choice.
  • Chop the nuts and dried cherries into small pieces so that they are evenly distributed throughout the chocolate bark.
  • Spread the chocolate mixture out evenly on the baking sheet. If it is too thick, it will take longer to set and may not be as crispy.
  • Refrigerate the chocolate bark for at least 2 hours before breaking it into pieces. This will help it to set properly.
  • Store the chocolate bark in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. It will keep for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Chocolate bark with mixed nuts and dried cherries is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover chocolate and nuts, and it can be customized to your own liking. Whether you like it dark or milk, with nuts or dried fruit, chocolate bark is a versatile and delicious treat that everyone will enjoy. So next time you have a craving for chocolate, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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