Pistachio, Almond, and Dried Cherry Bark
- 1 1/4 pounds (565 g) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup (65 g) almonds, toasted
- 1/4 cup (35 g) shelled pistachios
- 1/4 cup (30 g) dried sour (or sweet) cherries
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
- Stretch taut a sheet of plastic wrap across a baking sheet.
- Add the chocolate to a large heatproof bowl.
- Set the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and stir frequently until the chocolate is almost melted.
- Remove the bowl from the heat, wipe off the bottom of the bowl, then stir the chocolate until completely melted and smooth.
- Mix in the almonds, pistachios, and dried cherries.
- Scrape the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and use a spatula to spread it to the desired thickness.
- Flick bits of salt, if using, across the top.
- Refrigerate the baking sheet until the chocolate sets.
- Once the bark is firm, break it into pieces.
- The bark should be stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve or it may turn gray and streaky.
- Remove it about 30 minutes before you plan to enjoy it.
- It will keep for 1 to 2 weeks.
- To make ALMOND AND CANDIED BACON BARK, chop the almonds and replace the pistachios and dried cherries with candied bacon.
- To make candied bacon, lay 5 strips of bacon on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil (shiny side down) or parchment paper.
- Sprinkle each strip with about 2 teaspoons light brown sugar.
- Bake in a 400F (200C) oven for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping the strips over midway through baking, and dragging them through any melted sugar thats collected on the baking sheet.
- Theyre done when theyre mahogany colored.
- Cool on a wire rack until crisp, then crumble and mix into the chocolate along with the almonds.
- Its best to make the candied bacon the same day you plan to use it.
- Candied bacon bark should be eaten within 3 days.
almonds, pistachios, sour, salt
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/pistachio-almond-and-dried-cherry-bark-379647 (may not work)