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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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