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You’ve got a sweet tooth, but you’re also all about nuts. I got you! This can’t-miss White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Bark offers the best of both worlds. Make it now, and you’ll be munching through the holiday season! 🎉
Hey there, flavor chasers! Are you sick and tired of peppermint bark taking center stage every winter? Move over, peppermint; there’s a new holiday classic in town. Chewy, snappy and so good!
Say hello to White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Bark — the delicious and easy snack you’ll wonder why you didn’t make it sooner! It’s so pretty, and it tastes so satisfying. Sweet and salty, what a mix!
I get sick of seeing the word peppermint in holiday recipes as much as I am sick of seeing the words pumpkin spice, and this recipe hits all the right notes. I mean nuts!
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Five Reasons You’ll Love Holiday Apricot Berry Pistachio Bark
I am not twisting your arm to try the winter cranberry pistachio white chocolate bark, but I will share with you why I think you will love this easy-peasy recipe.
So, what basic reasons will you LOVE holiday apricot berry pistachio bark?
- Ingredients Are a Cinch to Find: We’re talking supermarket staples here, people.
- Make it and Take it: Whip this up in 5 minutes flat. No, seriously.
- Portability For The Win: It’s the ideal pick-me-up snack you can enjoy on the go.
- Switch It Up: Feel like going rogue? This recipe’s got flexibility built right in!
- Long Shelf Life: Keep this in an airtight container; you’ve got munchies for weeks.
Kitchen Essentials for White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Bark
All right, grab your notepad, or just snap a pic with your phone! Or you could hop into this century and print the recipe card, bookmark, or PIN the post!
Here’s what you’ll need to make winter cranberry pistachio white chocolate bark:
- Rimmed Baking Pan: ‘Cause we don’t want any of our glorious mixture escaping.
- Silicone Mat or Parchment Paper: Non-stick is the name of the game.
- Medium-sized Microwave-safe Bowl: For all that white chocolate melting goodness.
- Spatula: To make sure not a single drop of that liquid gold goes to waste.
- Spoons: Or any flat utensil. We’re not picky; we need to press those pistachios in!
Gather up these tools, and you’re already halfway there. Scroll down to the recipe card for the nitty-gritty details!
The Showdown: White Chocolate vs. White Chocolate Bark – What’s The Real Deal?
As we have shared, we made white chocolate cranberry pistachio bark, so we used white almond bark, but We know bark and chocolate chips might be passing through your mind to make the recipe, and here are som helpful tidbits to walk you through the WHY?
Ever wondered why the texture of your bark varies when you swap out white chocolate chips for white chocolate bars? Let’s break down the mystery.
True white chocolate bars contain cocoa butter, giving you that soft, truffle-like experience. Conversely, white chocolate chips harden up nicely, offering that firm, snappy texture. Which will you use on your white chocolate cranberry pistachio bark?
So, what’s your game? Soft and luxurious or firm and snappy? Choose wisely!
Ingredients For White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Bark
Listen up because here’s where the magic begins! Your shopping list isn’t going to be an Odyssey-length scroll. We’re keeping it short, sweet, and snappy so you can get to the store and get home to make holiday apricate berry pistachio bark.
- White Chocolate: None of that brown stuff; we’re talking creamy, dreamy white almond bark chocolate melting pieces.
- Pistachios: Get ’em shelled and salted (yum)and ready to join the party or your holiday apricot berry pistachio bark will take longer to make.
- Cranberries: Dried ones, darlings. We’re aiming for chewy, not juicy!
Overview: How to Quickly Make White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Bark
So, your ingredients and kitchen essentials are lined up like a beauty pageant of culinary wonders. What’s next? Well we are going to prep and then make the winter cranberry pistachio white chocolate bark.
- Prepping Like a Pro: First, let’s get that baking pan dressed to the nines. Whether you’re Team Silicone Mat or Team Parchment Paper, make sure it’s non-stick. That’s VIP, people!
- Meltdown, but Make it Delicious: Microwave that white chocolate like it owes you money, but follow the package instructions. We’re melting, not burning!
- Spread the Love: Get that spatula in there once it’s all liquid sunshine! Spread the white chocolate onto your prepared pan like you’re painting a masterpiece. Spoiler: You are.
- Nutty Business: Now comes the nutty part! Literally, use a spoon or flat utensil to press those pistachios into the white chocolate canvas. (it’s how we get the nuts in our white chocolate cranberry pistachio bark. No surprises, right?)
- The Berry Blast: Cranberries. Yes, they get their step. They’re like the confetti at your party. Sprinkle generously.
- Apricot Finale: Last but not least, crown it with apricot pieces. This will make your bark pop like fireworks on New Year’s Eve.
Scroll down to our recipe card for the specific measurements to our holiday apricot berry pistachio bark and little secrets that’ll make your winter cranberry pistachio white chocolate bark the star of the snack table.
Go Nuts With Alternatives For White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Bark
What can you sub into the white chocolate cranberry pistachio bark? First, I’ll say the sky is the limit because dried fruits mixed up taste delicious. Then I want to say, if you can think it, make it, you’ll be so happy that you did! We made winter cranberry pistachio white chocolate bark because we had the ingredients for that, but there are endless options!
Dried fruits and nuts are a perfect addition to a recipe (if you don’t have food allergies, that is,) and they have nutritional benefits and you’ll love what you can do with alternative options. Don’t just use our recipe (even though we think it looks really pretty). Change it up!
Tired of cranberries? No problemo! Substitute them with dried cherries or blueberries for a twist. And hey, if white chocolate isn’t your jam, dark or milk chocolate is just as divine!
Swap out pistachios for pecans (We suggested candied pecans more yum in every bite). Of course, salted almonds are yummy, and are peanuts! Go crazy with substitution, or go NUTS, lol!
Pro Tip & Alternate Way To Make Holiday Apricot Berry Pistachio Bark
Alright, let’s dish. In the version we’ve drooled over so far of our white chocolate cranberry pistachio bark, you first whip up that lush white chocolate bark and then get down to pressing in all those crave-worthy toppings. It’s like laying out a blanket for a picnic of flavors.
But hey, if you’re more of a toss-it-all-in-the-basket-and-go kind of person, there’s room for you here, too; no worries, I got you.
Just melt your chocolate and stir in your fruity, nutty bling before spreading it to cool. It might not have that ‘textured couture’ look, but it’s no less fabulous. White chocolate cranberry pistachio bark is easy to make so don’t make it harder than it needs to be. Have fun with it.
The point is this winter cranberry pistachio white chocolate bark recipe gives you options. So choose your adventure, and let your culinary flag fly!
FAQs: Holiday Apricot Berry Pistachio Bark
How long will this white chocolate cranberry pistachio bark last?
Sealed up tight, this bark is your trusty snack companion for 2-3 weeks!
Can I make the holiday apricot berry pistachio bark in advance?
Hell yeah, you can! The flavors even get better with a bit of age.
Do I need fancy equipment to make the white holiday bark with fruit and nuts?
Nada! A baking pan, parchment paper, or a silicone mat will do just fine.
You Asked, We Answer: All Things White Chocolate Bark
Now, because we love our recipe so much, we want to make sure you can make the holiday apricot berry pistachio bark without glitches, so we hope this extra Q&A will help you! Here we go!
Can I Substitute White Chocolate Chips for White Chocolate Bark?
Hey, flexibility is key, am I right? Both will work. America’s Test Kitchen nods to white chocolate chips for that firm, snappy texture.
Is White Bark Coating the Same as White Chocolate?
Not to burst your bubble, but nope. Almond bark is like the doppelgänger of white chocolate—looks like it, but ain’t it. Keep that in mind for texture and flavor.
But honestly, if you are in a pinch and only have white bark, use it. However, remember that white bark makes our winter cranberry pistachio white chocolate bark so darn yummy!
Are White Chocolate Chips the Same as Melting Wafers?
While they both aim to add a white chocolatey touch to your dishes, they are like fraternal twins—not identical but related. White chocolate chips are often more finicky to melt due to their sturdier formulation aimed at keeping shape in cookies.
On the other hand, melting wafers come equipped with oil to ensure they melt smoothly, making them the go-to for coating (dipping) and candy-making.
So, if you’re looking for a silky-smooth texture, wafers are your wingman. Chips? They’re better suited for situations where you want that chocolate to hold its ground.
Alright, my delectable bark aficionados, I’ve just shown you the path to flavor town with the holiday apricot berry pistachio bark, so now it’s your turn to try it out! The ball—or should I say bark—is in your court now.
So scroll down to that white chocolate cranberry pistachio bark recipe card, and get cracking! Oh, and before you head out, here’s a gem for you: This bark pairs beautifully with a glass of red wine. Yes, you heard it here first!
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Recipe: White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Bark ↓↓
Winter White Cranberry Pistachio Chocolate Bark.
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Make a 5 minute white chocolate bark with simple baking ingredients. Simple and tasty. Sweet and salty!
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Prep Time 2 minutes mins
Cook Time 2 minutes mins
Additional Time 1 minute min
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Recipes
Cuisine candy
Servings 8 x10 pan
Calories 29 kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz White Chocolate Bark 12 oz
- ¼ c A handful of shelled roasted and salted pistachio nuts
- ¼ c About 10 apricots (cut into many pieces.
- ¼ c A generous handful of dried cranberries and or cherry pieces
Instructions
First prep a rimmed baking pan (it can be unrimmed too).
Line the pan with either a silicone mat (which you all know I am obsessed with) or parchment paper.
Either will be nonstick.
Next, in a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl, melt the white barkchocolate.
Follow YOUR package of white bark chocolate instructions to melt.
On mine, it was 1:30 (one minute 30 seconds to a full melt).
Once melted, stir like crazy to make sure it is super smooth, we don’t want any chunks.
Using a spatula to make sure to get ALL that precious white chocolate out of the bowl, push it out of the bowl and onto your silicone mat.
I think configure it into the best rectangle shape I can.
Once shaped to your liking, start with the nuts.
Make sure to use a spoon (back of one) to really wrestle the nut pieces in so they set INTO the chocolate and don’t’ pop out.
Then once evenly distributed across the chocolate, start with the cranberry pieces.
Now at the end toss on the apricot to POP with color.
Ideally, you will space all of this and push it in.
Don’t bury the pieces, but do make certain they are tapped in using an end of a utensil works well so it does not attach to your finger (plus for sanitary reasons, unless you choose to use gloves)
Once finished, allow it to either be refrigerated for 1/2 an hour to set or set on the counter for up to 3 hours to dry.
After that, break it not pieces and serve or store.
Enjoy! ~ Dana XO
