Description
Ina Garten’s white chocolate bark blends sweet sophistication with festive charm. Pistachios, dried cranberries, and crystallized ginger create a delightful canvas that melts in your mouth, offering a simple yet elegant treat you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients (Nuts and Chocolate):
- ½ cup (120 ml) whole shelled salted pistachios
- 16 ounces (454 grams) good white chocolate, finely chopped
Dried Fruits:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) dried cranberries
- ¼ cup (60 ml) medium-diced dried apricots
Instructions
- Prepare the baking surface by drawing an 8 × 10-inch (20 × 25 cm) rectangle on parchment paper, then flipping it over to prevent pencil marks from transferring. Position the parchment on a baking tray and preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F.
- Scatter pistachios in a single layer on a separate baking tray and roast in the oven for 8 minutes. Allow the nuts to cool completely, ensuring maximum crispness and flavor.
- Melt the white chocolate using a microwave-safe glass bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each session. Incorporate the remaining chocolate, letting it sit at room temperature and stirring frequently until achieving a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Carefully pour the melted white chocolate onto the prepared parchment paper, using a spatula to distribute evenly within the marked rectangle, creating a uniform layer.
- Delicately sprinkle the toasted pistachios, dried cranberries, and chopped apricots across the chocolate surface. Gently press the toppings to ensure they adhere securely to the melted chocolate base.
- Allow the chocolate bark to set at room temperature for a minimum of 2 hours until completely firm. Alternatively, expedite the process by chilling in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
- Once set, break or slice the bark into 16 uniform pieces. Serve at room temperature to maintain optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Select premium white chocolate containing 30% or more cocoa butter for a luxurious, silky smooth texture that elevates the entire bark.
- Melt chocolate carefully using short microwave intervals, stirring between each burst to prevent burning and maintain a glossy consistency.
- Enhance pistachio flavor by roasting nuts before adding them, which deepens their natural richness and creates a more complex taste profile.
- Create a uniform chocolate layer by using a gentle spatula technique, ensuring even thickness for a professional-looking and crisp bark.
- Gently embed toppings into melted chocolate, applying soft pressure to guarantee they adhere securely without sinking completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 123 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 4 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 1 mg