Description
Ina Garten’s white chocolate bark blends creamy elegance with festive charm. Delightful toppings and smooth chocolate create a simple yet sophisticated dessert perfect for holiday gatherings or personal indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (454 g) good white chocolate, finely chopped
- ½ cup (120 ml) whole shelled salted pistachios
- ¼ cup (60 ml) dried cranberries
- ¼ cup (60 ml) medium-diced dried apricots
Instructions
- Preparation: Mark an 8 × 10-inch rectangle on parchment paper, flip it over on a baking tray, and preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F.
- Roasting Nuts: Spread pistachios on a baking tray and roast for 8 minutes until fragrant and crisp. Cool completely to enhance flavor and texture.
- Chocolate Melting: Use a microwave-safe bowl to melt white chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring between each session until smooth and glossy. Allow to sit at room temperature, stirring occasionally.
- Chocolate Layering: Pour melted white chocolate onto prepared parchment paper, spreading evenly within the marked rectangle using a spatula to create a uniform layer.
- Topping Application: Sprinkle toasted pistachios, dried cranberries, and chopped apricots across the chocolate surface. Gently press toppings to ensure they adhere securely.
- Setting and Serving: Let the bark set at room temperature for 2 hours or chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes. Once firm, break or slice into 16 pieces. Serve at room temperature to preserve optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Roast Nuts Precisely: Toast pistachios exactly 8 minutes for the perfect golden color and intense nutty flavor without burning.
- Melt Chocolate Carefully: Use 30-second microwave intervals, stirring thoroughly to prevent chocolate from scorching or seizing.
- Set Chocolate Strategically: Let bark set at room temperature for 2 hours for smooth, glossy finish or refrigerate 20 minutes for quick hardening.
- Topping Technique: Press toppings gently into melted chocolate to ensure they stick securely and create an even, visually appealing surface.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg