Cranberry Nut Chocolate Bark
With its delicious white and dark chocolate layers, festive red cranberries, and crunchy pecans, this holiday candy is irresistible—and easy.
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 3/4 cup toasted diced pecans
- 2 2/3 cups chopped semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, melted
- 2 2/3 cups chopped white chocolate, melted
Directions
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1) Toss the cranberries and pecans together. Set them aside. |
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2) Melt the dark chocolate, and spread it into an 8" x 12" oval on parchment paper. |
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3) Allow the chocolate to set, but not harden completely. |
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4) Melt the white chocolate and mix it with about 3/4 cup of the cranberries and pecans. |
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5) Spread this over the dark chocolate. |
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6) Sprinkle the rest of the nuts and fruit on top, pressing them in gently. |
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7) Allow the candy to cool until hardened, then break it into chunks. |
Recipe summary
- Hands-on time:
- 10 mins. to 15 mins.
- Baking time:
- Total time:
- 45 mins. to 1 hrs 15 mins.
- Yield:
- about 2 dozen pieces
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- Recipe comments (10) »
Reviews
02/06/2010
This a wonderful, simple basic recipe! The cranberry/pecan topping is a lovely variation for the holidays or anytime. You can easily use other toppings/combinations for a different twist. It takes a while for the dark chocolate to properly set, so no need to be in a rush to melt the white chocolate. Easy recipe, wonderful gift candies, and a real guest pleaser!
12/16/2009
I made this for Christmas last year. I actually made it twice because it went over so well and it went fast! I plan on making several batches this season. I use the chocolate recommended because it is fabulous and well worth the extra money.
02/10/2009
I bought the ingredients for Christmas but got too busy to make it. I finally got around to making it for Valentine's Day and I'm glad I did. It was fast, easy, and delicious. I used the microwave to melt both dark and white chocolate. This actually made the process too quick as the dark chocolate hadn't set enough in spots, which caused some blending of the two colors. I may try that intentionally next time to get some swirls. Think I'll try dried cherries with almonds for a different flavor combo.
12/22/2008
I did not know that melting white chocolate could be tricky. After melting the dark chocolate I washed the top of my double boiler and did not dry it before putting in the white chocolate. The white chocolate just sort of turned lumpy but not smooth. I looked at the package and the directions for melting said do not let chips come into contact with water! I didn't want to waste them, so I put the clumps on top of the dark chocolate and it still tastes great. I'm just not giving that batch as Christmas gifts.
12/21/2008
complimentary tastes, appealing to the eyes (and palate), not too sweet, no bitterness - practically melts in your mouth!
12/20/2008
I toasted the walnuts before chopping, it gave the walnuts a nice flavor. I liked the cranberries, would also like to try cherries as a substitute. My husband loves this candy, and shared it with the fellas at the Elks. it makes a great Christmas Gift, the colors are so festive.
12/09/2008
Was in a Williams-Sonoma store yesterday and tasted their peppermint bark; however, at almost $25 a box, it didn't come home with me! Thanks to KAF, I can now make my own by substituting crushed peppermint candy canes for the cranberries and nuts, neither of which my husband cares for. Hooray, KAF has come through again!!
12/09/2008
Best holiday candy recipe!!! it has a great flavor with the dark an white chocolate. My huband an I love dark chocolate. It makes a pretty presentation with all it's festive colors. I would make this again every year at Christmas!! Every one loved it!!
12/06/2008
This is a great recipe and easy to make. I plan to give away as christmas gifts as it is very festive! I used the merckens chocolate bars - they melted evently and were delicious!
12/05/2008
This recipe is delicious! I am not very fond of white chocolate so after melting it, I swirled a minimal amount on the top of the dark chocolate, using a baggie with a snipped corner. I then added the nuts and cranberries. It was a hit at my house. I plan to make it and give it as Christmas gifts.
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