Cranberry Pistachio Chocolate Bark
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Cranberry Pistachio Chocolate Bark
Description
The Cranberry Pistachio Chocolate Bark is a no-bake confection made by blending melted coconut oil, cacao powder, and a natural sweetener such as honey or maple syrup. Spread onto parchment paper, it is topped with chopped pistachios and dried cranberries (craisins), with a touch of sea salt to bring out the chocolate flavor. Freezing it until solid creates a firm bark that can be broken into irregular pieces for serving.
This bark offers a contrast between the smooth, rich chocolate base and the crunchy nuts plus chewy dried fruit, balancing bitterness and sweetness with a slight salty finish. The recipe is straightforward with minimal ingredients, relying on freezing instead of baking for set texture.
It is practical to store the bark in the freezer due to the melting point of coconut oil and the texture preservation. The bark can be broken apart after fully setting, making it easy to portion and serve as a snack or dessert option. The parchment lining aids in removing the bark cleanly.
Key tips include thoroughly mixing the cacao powder and coconut oil to avoid lumps and ensuring the bark is fully frozen before breaking it up. These steps guarantee an even, smooth chocolate base and neat shard pieces.
Ingredients
- ½ cup cacao powder
- ½ cup coconut oil melted
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ⅓ cup pistachio
- ⅓ cup craisins
- pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- In a bowl combine together the melted coconut oil, cacao powder and honey (or maple syrup). Stir well until smooth.
- With a spatula, spoon the chocolate mixture onto a prepared parchment-lined baking sheet and smooth out until it's about 1/4-1/2 inch thick. Sprinkle pistachios and cranberries on top, and add a pinch of sea salt.
- Place in the freezer on a flat surface for about 15-30 minutes, until frozen solid. Once frozen, break apart into a bark. Store in the freezer until ready to eat.
Notes
- Line the baking sheet with parchment paper for easy removal of the bark once set.
- Mix the cacao powder, melted coconut oil, and honey thoroughly to eliminate any lumps before spreading.
- Freeze the bark completely before breaking it into pieces to ensure a clean break.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 118 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 25g | |
| Calories | 118kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 8.5g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 10.3g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2g | 41% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1g | 12% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 6% |
| Sugar | 6.1g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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