PISTACHIO AND TART CHERRY CHOCOLATE BARK

Pistachio and Tart Cherry Chocolate Bark image

Just in time for the holidays. This is an delicious (and impressive) gift to bring to a holiday party or to give to anyone on your list. I think it would also be delicious if you substituted the cherries with craisins or another similar fruit.

Provided by dojemi

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 1/2 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 lb semisweet chocolate (coarsely chopped)
8 ounces white chocolate (coarsely chopped)
1 1/2 cups pistachio nuts (toasted)
1 1/2 cups dried tart cherries

Steps:

Place semisweet chocolate in microwave-safe 8-cup measuring cup or large bowl.
Place white chocolate in microwave-safe 2-cup measuring cup or medium bowl.
Heat semisweet chocolate in microwave, covered with waxed paper, on High 2 to 3 minutes or until almost melted, stirring once. Remove from microwave and stir until smooth.
Heat white chocolate in microwave, covered with waxed paper, on High 1 to 2 minutes or until almost melted, stirring once. Remove from microwave and stir until smooth.
Stir 1 cup pistachios and 1 cup cherries into semisweet chocolate.
On large cookie sheet, spread chocolate mixture to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Spoon dollops of white chocolate onto semisweet-chocolate mixture.
With tip of knife, swirl chocolates together for marbled look.
Sprinkle with remaining pistachios and cherries.
Refrigerate bark 1 hour or until firm.
Break bark into pieces.
Store in tightly sealed container in refrigerator up to 1 month.
Pack in decorative boxes lined with waxed tissue paper or colored cellophane for gift giving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1855.3, Fat 157.1, SaturatedFat 80.4, Cholesterol 12.7, Sodium 128.7, Carbohydrate 139.8, Fiber 39.2, Sugar 68.8, Protein 44.9