Best Cashew Bark Recipes

CRANBERRY CASHEW CHOCOLATE BARK

Steps:

• Line a 13"x9" rimmed baking sheet with heavy duty aluminum foil.
• In a small bowl, place 1/4 cup semi-sweet chips, 1/4 cup white chips, 1/3 cup cranberries & 1/3 cup chopped cashews, & set aside.
• In a medium microwave-safe bowl, place remaining 1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chips, & microwave until chips are melted, stirring after every 45 seconds to prevent overheating.
• When semi-sweet chips are melted, stir in remaining 1/3 cup cranberries & remaining 1/3 cup chopped cashews.
• Pour this chocolate mixture onto prepared baking sheet, using a spatula or knife to spread the chunky chocolate mixture into as thin a layer as possible, trying to cover most of the surface of the baking sheet.
• In another microwave-safe bowl, place remaining 1 1/4 cups white chocolate chips, & microwave until chips are melted, stirring after 45 seconds to prevent overheating.
• Once white chocolate has melted, drop by spoonfuls evenly over chocolate on baking sheet. Use tip of knife to swirl white chocolate through semi-sweet chocolate, being CAREFUL NOT TO SWIRL TOO MUCH & MUDDY THE COLORS. When finished, there should be distinct swirls of brown & white throughout the candy.
• While chocolate is still wet, sprinkle reserved chips, fruit & nuts evenly over the top, pressing gently to affix them in melted chocolate.
• Place baking sheet in refrigerator to set chocolate, about 30 minutes.
• Once firm, peel candy away from foil, & break candy into small pieces.
• Store bark in airtight container for up to a week in the refrigerator.

MARBLED CASHEW BARK (SUPER EASY!)

Steps:

• Microwave chocolates in separate bowls for 1 minute or until almost melted, stirring halfway through heating time. Stir until completely melted. Stir 1/2 cup of the cashews into each bowl.
• Note: Microwaves are so different, so be careful when melting chocolates!
• Alternately spoon melted chocolates onto wax-paper lined cookie sheet. Swirl chocolates together with knife to create marble swirls.
• Cool in refrigerator for 1 hour or until firm. Break into pieces.

4-INGREDIENT VEGAN CASHEW BARK

Steps:

• Line a shallow baking dish with parchment paper.
• Combine chocolate chips, almond butter, and maple syrup in a microwave-safe dish. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until chocolate has melted. Add chopped cashews and spread mixture onto the prepared baking dish.
• Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. Cut into squares.

SPICED CASHEW BRITTLE & CHOCOLATE CRUNCH BARK RECIPE - (4.7/5)

Steps:

• Brittle: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Spread the cashews on a small baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes, stirring once. Keep the cashews warm. Line a rimmed baking sheet with buttered parchment paper. In a saucepan, bring the sugar, corn syrup, butter and water to a boil. Cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until a deep amber toffee forms, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Whisk in the baking soda and cayenne; it will bubble up. Using a wooden spoon, stir in the warm cashews. Pour the hot candy onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it as thinly as possible. Let cool completely, then break into large shards. Bark: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a heatproof bowl set over (not in) a saucepan of simmering water, melt two-thirds of the chocolate. Stir until the chocolate reaches 130°. Remove the bowl from the heat and stir in the remaining chocolate until melted and the temperature drops to 85°. Return the bowl to the saucepan and warm the chocolate to 90°, stirring. Remove from the heat. Fold in the Rice Krispies. Spread the mixture on the parchment in a 1/4-inch-thick layer. Let harden completely, then break into large shards.

CASHEW BARK

Steps:

• 1. Heat the chocolate in the microwave at 30 second intervals until melted. Stir until smooth.
• 2. Add the raisins and cashews and stir well.
• 3. Pour mixture out on wax paper and cool. Break into pieces.
• 4. You could also drop by teaspoonfuls onto wax paper and let cool; or drop by teaspoonfuls into paper candy cups and let cool.

CASHEW CRANBERRY BARK

Steps:

• melt 3/4 lb of chocolate pieces in a double boiler at 115 degrees F, then add 1/4 lb and melt at 85 degrees F, stirring the chocolate gently
• add in nuts and cranberries
• line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper and put chocolate, nut and cranberry mixture onto parchment in the jelly roll pan and spread thinly
• place in refrigerator until cool, then break into small pieces and store in air tight container

SALTED CASHEW CHOCOLATE BARK

Steps:

• Stir 1/2 cup nuts into each kind of chocolate.
• Drop spoonfuls of chocolate mixtures onto waxed paper-covered baking sheet, alternating colors of chocolates. Swirl with knife. Sprinkle with salt.
• Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. Break into pieces.