Best 7 Dark Chocolate Almond And Cranberry Bark Recipes

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Chocolate lovers, get ready to indulge in a symphony of flavors with our dark chocolate almond and cranberry bark recipe! This delightful treat combines the rich and decadent taste of dark chocolate with the crunchy texture of almonds and the tangy sweetness of cranberries. Whether you're looking for a quick snack, a dessert to impress your guests, or a thoughtful homemade gift, this bark is sure to satisfy your cravings and bring joy to your taste buds. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRANBERRY ALMOND CHOCOLATE BARS WITH TANGERINE ZEST



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Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield about 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup slivered almonds
3 cups chocolate morsels, (about 1 1/2 (12-ounce) bags)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 tangerine, zested

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Line a 13 by 9-inch baking pan with aluminum foil.
  • Lay out almond slivers on baking sheet. Bake in oven until light brown, shaking the baking pan occasionally to mix them around, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Melt the chocolate morsels in a double boiler over low heat. Mix in the cranberries, almond slivers and tangerine zest.
  • Pour into prepared pan. Smooth the chocolate mixture out into an even layer. Cool to room temperature and then refrigerate until hard, at least 1 hour. Use a knife to break up chocolate into jagged, varied sized bars.

DARK CHOCOLATE ALMOND AND CRANBERRY BARK



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Categories     Chocolate

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 bag 12 ounces Hershey's special dark chips (or 24 ounces for bigger pan)
1/2 cup unsalted toasted almonds (fairway) (1 cup for double recipe)
1/2 cup dried cranberries (1 cup for double recipe)

Steps:

  • LIne 8x8 WS baking pan (or 11 x 17 baking sheet if doing 2 bags of choc) with parchment paper, leaving overhangs on all sides; spray underneath with pam organic canola
  • Melt chocolate in medium pyrex (largest for double recipe) in the microwave. Start at 1 minute, 50% power, and then increments of 30 seconds or less near end.
  • Take off heat and stir occasionally while cools a bit.
  • When it is just warm and not hot, stir in almonds and cranberries.
  • Pour in pan and spread with small offset spatula. Make swirls on top.
  • Refrigerate 50 minutes until pretty set. Lift with parchment overhang. Let sit a few minutes if seems like it will crack when cutting.
  • Cut with 10 inch chef's knife. For 8 inch pan, 3 by 3, and then diagonally to get 18 triangles. Lift each piece with medium offset or hands. (For double, may need to transfer to wax lined volrath to go back in fridge to fully set after cutting.)
  • Store in airtight containers lined with wax paper in fridge.
  • actually, this chocolate tastess chalky in finish even day 2, so just stick with my ghir bittersweet and milk chocolate mix.

DARK CHOCOLATE BARK



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 2h25m

Yield 24 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 5

9.5 ounces very good semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
8 ounces very good bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 cup whole roasted, salted cashews
1 cup dried apricots, chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Melt the two chocolates in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water.
  • Meanwhile, line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Using a ruler and a pencil, draw a 9-by-10-inch rectangle on the paper. Turn the paper face-down on the baking sheet.
  • Pour the melted chocolate over the paper and spread to form a rectangle, using the outline. Sprinkle the cashews, apricots and cranberries over the chocolate. Set aside for 2 hours until firm. Cut the bark in 1-by-3-inch pieces and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calorie, Fat 9 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 1 milligrams, Sodium 37 milligrams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 14 grams

CHOCOLATE ALMOND BARK



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Chocolate lovers and sweet tooths alike will enjoy this chocolate-almond confection!

Provided by BUCHKO

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 3

½ cup chopped almonds
2 cups milk chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening

Steps:

  • Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside. Put chopped almonds In a skillet. Cook, stirring often over medium high heat, until golden brown. Remove from heat.
  • In a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, melt chocolate chips and shortening until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 the toasted almonds. Spread onto the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining almonds, and chill 30 minutes, or until solid. Break into bite-size pieces to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 4.5 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sugar 12.3 g

CRANBERRY ALMOND BARK



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Make and share this Cranberry Almond Bark recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Candy

Time 8m

Yield 1 pound, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 (1 ounce) white chocolate baking squares
3 (1 ounce) semisweet baking chocolate squares
3/4 cup whole almond, blanched, toasted
3/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • In a mocrowavable container, melt white chocolate at 70% power for 1 minute, then stir before microwaving at additional 10-to-20 second intervals, stirring until smooth, then repeat with the semisweet chocolate.
  • Stir the almonds & cranberries into the white chocolate, & thinly spread this mixture onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet.
  • With a spoon, drizzle semisweet chocolate over the white chocolate, & then, with a knife, cut through the chocolate mixture to swirl the darker chocolate somewhat.
  • Chill until firm, then break into pieces before refrigerating in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.6, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 2.4, Sodium 15, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 7.2, Protein 4.3

CRANBERRY ALMOND BARK



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The addition of dried cranberries makes this almond bark extra special. It looks impressive but is really quick and easy to make. -Elizabeth Hodges, Regina Beach, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 1 pound.

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup whole blanched almonds, toasted
3/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • In a microwave, melt white chocolate at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Repeat with semisweet chocolate. Stir almonds and cranberries into white chocolate. Thinly spread onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. , With a spoon, drizzle semisweet chocolate over the white chocolate. Cut through with a knife to swirl. Chill until firm. Break into pieces. Refrigerate in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CRANBERRY-ALMOND-APRICOT BARK



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A friend made me a bag of this treat for Christmas and I had to get the recipe for this! A nice treat for the holidays--a perfect mix of cranberries, almonds, and apricots. Store in the refrigerator.

Provided by Catty96

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped
½ cup chopped dried cranberries
½ cup slivered almonds
½ cup chopped dried apricots

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with a sheet of waxed paper.
  • Place chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine cranberries, almonds, and apricots in a bowl. Add to melted chocolate and mix until well combined.
  • Spread chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Place baking sheet in the refrigerator until chocolate has completely hardened, about 1 hour. Break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 1.2 mg, Sugar 24.4 g

Tips:

  • To ensure your dark chocolate almond and cranberry bark has a smooth and glossy finish, temper the chocolate before using. This process involves heating and cooling the chocolate in a specific way, which stabilizes the cocoa butter and prevents the chocolate from seizing.
  • If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the temperature of the chocolate by dropping a small amount into a glass of cold water. If the chocolate hardens immediately, it is ready to use. If it takes a few seconds to harden, it needs to be heated for a little longer.
  • When spreading the chocolate onto the baking sheet, use a spatula or offset spatula to create a thin, even layer. This will help the chocolate to set quickly and evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the baking sheet with the chocolate mixture. If the chocolate is too thick, it will take longer to set and may not set evenly.
  • Be patient and allow the chocolate bark to set completely before breaking it into pieces. If you try to break it too soon, it may crumble or break unevenly.
  • Store the chocolate bark in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. It will keep for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Dark chocolate almond and cranberry bark is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor, crunchy almonds, and tart cranberries, this bark is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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