Looking for a quick and tasty treat that is perfect for the holidays? Try our Cranberry Almond Bark Recipe. This is one of those homemade candy recipes that can serve as a dessert or a thoughtful gift. You need four ingredients and under an hour to make this delicious candy bark!
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Toasted Almond And Cranberry Bark
Cranberry almond bark is incredibly easy to make, so you don't need to be a professional chef to get amazing results. If you are busy, you don't have time to make an elaborate dessert. With a prep time of 30 minutes and a cook time of just 10-15 minutes, you can satisfy your cravings without spending hours in the kitchen.
This bark recipe is a very versatile dessert. It's perfect for holiday gatherings, as a sweet snack during the week, or even as a thoughtful homemade Christmas gift. Combining cranberries and almonds is a unique twist on traditional chocolate bark.
Recipes Made With Cranberries
Cranberries can add a burst of flavor to a variety of recipes. You can add them to oatmeal and salads or use them when baking. Besides tasting great, cranberries also provide a healthy antioxidant-rich boost. Here are some of our favorite cranberry recipes:
- Cranberry Orange Scone Recipe
- Cranberry Bliss Bars Recipe (Starbucks Copycat)
- Cranberry Pumpkin Bread Recipe
- Turkey, Stuffing and Cranberry Sauce Sandwich
Ingredients For Cranberry Almond Bark Recipe
- Vanilla Almond bark: Provides the base for the recipe with a vanilla flavor.
- Dried cranberries: Tart and chewy, adding flavor and a hint of sweetness.
- Sliced almonds: Sliced or slivered almonds provide texture and a nutty flavor.
- Chocolate Almond bark: Used for drizzling over the bark.
How to Make Cranberry Almond Bark
Toast the sliced almonds in a skillet over medium heat. Be sure to stir them frequently so they toast evenly without burning. Remove them from the skillet once they're barely brown and set them aside to cool.
Line a large cutting board with parchment paper. This will make it easier to remove the bark once it hardens. Chop up the pieces of vanilla almond bark and melt them in a microwave-safe bowl per the package instructions.
Pour the melted bark onto the parchment paper, spreading it evenly to ensure a consistent thickness. Before it hardens, sprinkle the dried cranberries and cooled almonds over the top. Allow this to cool and harden.
Chop up the chocolate bark. Melt it in another bowl. Once melted, let it cool for about three minutes, then drizzle it over the hardened vanilla bark. I used a small whisk to help with the drizzling. Let the chocolate drizzle cool and harden before breaking the bark into pieces.
Tips for Making The Perfect Bark
Tip 1: Keep a close eye on the almonds as they are toasting, as they can burn quickly.
Tip 2: When spreading the melted vanilla bark, make sure the thickness is consistent. This helps to break the bark into pieces later.
Tip 3: For the chocolate drizzle, use a small whisk or a fork to help control the drizzling. This helps to give the bark a professional look.
FAQS For Cranberry Almond Bark Recipe
How To Store Almond Bark?
Once your cranberry almond bark has hardened and been broken into pieces, it's important to store it properly to maintain freshness.
Place the pieces in an airtight container and store them at room temperature if you'll be eating them within a week. For longer storage, keep the container in the refrigerator.
Can I Use Different Nuts or Dried Fruit in Bark?
Yes, you can. You can swap out almonds for pecans or walnuts and cranberries for dried cherries or raisins. Just make sure any nuts are toasted and cooled before adding them to the melted bark.
Can I Give Almond Bark As A Gift?
Cranberry almond bark makes an excellent homemade gift. You can package the bark pieces in a decorative tin or cellophane bag tied with a ribbon. It's a delicious gift for any occasion, especially during the holiday season.
Bark Recipes
Bark recipes are a hit with everyone because they're simple yet satisfying. All it takes is melting some chocolate, spreading it on a sheet, and sprinkling on your favorite toppings like nuts, dried fruits, or even candies before letting it harden. Check out these yummy recipes:
- Halloween Candy Bark
- Graham Cracker Chocolate Bark Recipe
- Unicorn Bark
- Healthy Chocolate Berry Yogurt Bark Recipe
Kitchen Tools You'll Need
To make cranberry almond bark, you'll need a skillet, a baking sheet or large cutting board, parchment paper, microwave-safe bowls, and a small whisk or fork. These tools are likely already in your kitchen, but if not, you can easily find them on Amazon.
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Cranberry almond bark is a quick and yummy treat that is great for entertaining, as a gift, or to enjoy at home. Try it today!
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Cranberry Almond Bark Recipe
Ingredients
- 24 oz vanilla almond bark
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- 2 oz chocolate almond bark
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, add the sliced almonds. Lightly spray with oil and sauté, stirring frequently, until they are toasted to a light golden brown. Watch closely, as they can burn quickly. Once toasted, remove from the skillet and set aside to cool completely.
- Prepare a baking sheet or large cutting board by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the vanilla almond bark according to the package instructions.
- Pour the melted bark onto the prepared parchment paper, spreading it evenly to ensure a consistent thickness.
- Before the bark hardens, generously sprinkle the dried cranberries and cooled almonds over the surface. Set aside to allow the bark to cool and solidify.
- In another mixing bowl, melt the chocolate almond bark following the package instructions.
- Once melted, let the chocolate cool for about 3 minutes before drizzling it generously over the cooled vanilla bark. A small whisk works well for this step.
- Allow the chocolate drizzle to set and harden completely.
- Gently break the bark into pieces, approximately 3-5 inches in size.
- Enjoy immediately or wrap them up for gifting!
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Notes
- Keep an eye on the almonds while they’re toasting since they can burn pretty fast.
- When you spread the melted vanilla bark, try to keep it at a consistent thickness. This makes it easier to break into pieces later!
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