Easy White Chocolate Bark (5 minutes prep)
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Easy White Chocolate Bark (5 minutes prep)
Description
This recipe involves melting white chocolate in short intervals in the microwave until smooth and glossy. The chocolate is poured onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread evenly. It is then sprinkled with shelled toasted pistachios, dried cranberries, and freeze-dried raspberries to provide varied texture and flavors. The combination of creamy white chocolate and tart dried fruits with crunchy nuts creates a balanced sweet snack.
The bark is refrigerated for at least two hours to solidify before breaking into pieces. It can be stored in a cool, dry area or refrigerated to maintain freshness. This simple preparation avoids tempering, making it accessible for quick gifting or snacking.
Ingredients
- ½ cup pistachio shelled and toasted
- 16 ounce white chocolate chopped, high-quality
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup freeze-dried raspberries
Instructions
- Break chocolate wafers into small pieces. Transfer chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl and heat it on high for 30 seconds. Stir the chocolate, and heat for 30 seconds more. Stir again, and continue to heat it in 30-second intervals until chocolate is melted and smooth, stirring after each time. The full amount of chocolate used in this recipe takes about 2 minutes to melt.
- Cover a 9 x 7 inch quarter baking sheet with parchment paper (this will help easily get the chocolate out). Pour the melted chocolate onto the prepared sheet and flatten it with an offset or silicone spatula, plus tap a few times to spread it.
- Sprinkle the chocolate liberally with pistachios, freeze-dried raspberries and dried cranberries.
- Refrigerate the chocolate for at least 2 hours or until chocolate is set.
- Once the chocolate is fully set, cut or break it into pieces.
- Any leftover chocolate can be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place at room temperature, or in the fridge. Bark will keep for up to a week.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 181 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 181kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 25IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.