Creamy White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Bark
A quick and easy sweet treat combining creamy white chocolate with tart dried cranberries and crunchy toasted pistachios, perfect for snacking or gifting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) white chocolate chips or bars (preferably Ghirardelli or Lindt)
- 1 cup (140 g) dried cranberries
- 3/4 cup (90 g) shelled and unsalted pistachios, lightly toasted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt flakes
- Optional: 1 tsp orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread shelled pistachios on a baking sheet and toast for 5-7 minutes, stirring halfway through. Let cool.
- Melt white chocolate gently using a double boiler or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in vanilla extract and optional orange zest.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat. Pour melted chocolate and spread evenly to about 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) thickness.
- Sprinkle toasted pistachios and dried cranberries evenly over the chocolate, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt flakes on top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour until fully hardened.
- Break into rustic pieces and store in an airtight container in a cool place or fridge.
Notes
Melt white chocolate slowly to avoid grainy texture. Toast pistachios carefully to prevent burning. Use sea salt flakes to balance sweetness. For vegan version, use dairy-free white chocolate and unsweetened dried cranberries. Store bark in airtight container at room temperature or fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (28 g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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