This fool-proof candy will look great in any Christmas tin.
Pistachio-Cranberry-Candied Orange Bark
Ingredients:
- 1 pound white chocolate
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped candied orange peel
Directions:
- Line a baking sheet with foil, shiny-side up; smooth out the creases. Make sure all your tools are dry.
- Chop the white chocolate into 1/2-inch pieces with a large knife. Place all but 1 cup of the chopped chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave 30 seconds, then stir with a rubber spatula. Continue microwaving and stirring at 30-second intervals until melted, 3 to 5 minutes total. Immediately add the reserved chopped chocolate to the bowl; stir vigorously until melted and shiny. Don’t worry if there are a few small unmelted pieces.
- Pour the white chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet; use the rubber spatula to spread it into a 10-to-12-inch circle, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Press the pistachios, cranberries and candied orange peel into the chocolate, arranging them so each bite has a mix of flavors and textures. Let the bark harden completely at room temperature, about 1 hour. (If the room is warm, you may need to freeze the bark for a few minutes.) Break into pieces and store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 to 2 weeks.
Tip:
White chocolate is the star of this recipe, so use one that is of nice quality (avoid the white chocolate chips here!)
*This recipe courtesy of the Food Network
