Best Cherry Almond Bark Recipes

ALMOND-CHERRY CHOCOLATE BARK

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, toast 3/4 cup whole skin-on almonds until fragrant and light gold, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool completely; transfer to a bowl. Fill a medium saucepan with 1 inch water; bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Set a large heatproof bowl atop saucepan, making sure water doesn't touch bottom of bowl. Place 10 ounces dark chocolate (60 percent to 70 percent cocoa) in bowl; cook, stirring, until smooth. Remove bowl from saucepan; add another 2 ounces dark chocolate and stir until smooth. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, toasted almonds and 1/3 cup dried tart cherries, coarsely chopped. Pour onto baking sheet; spread into an even layer about 1/4 inch thick. Refrigerate until firm, 1 hour. Break into 24 pieces.

TOASTED ALMOND & CHERRY CHOCOLATE BARK

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the almonds and cherries; set aside.
• Melt the semisweet chocolate over low heat in a 2 quart saucepan, stirring constantly. In a 1 quart saucepan, melt the white chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove both saucepans from the heat.
• Stir half of the almond mixture into the semisweet chocolate. On a large cookie sheet, spread semisweet chocolate mixture to about 1/4" thickness. Drop the white chocolate by tablespoons onto the semisweet chocolate mixture. With the tip of your knife, swirl chocolates together for a marbles look. Sprinkle with the remaining almond mixture.
• Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm. Break the bark into pieces. Store in the fridge for up to 1 month (believe me, it won't last that long!).

ALMOND-CHERRY CHOCOLATE BARK RECIPE - (4.8/5)

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, toast 3/4 cup whole skin-on almonds until fragrant and light gold, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool completely; transfer to a bowl. Fill a medium saucepan with 1 inch water; bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Set a large heatproof bowl atop saucepan, making sure water doesn't touch bottom of bowl. Place 10 ounces dark chocolate (60 percent to 70 percent cocoa) in bowl; cook, stirring, until smooth. Remove bowl from saucepan; add another 2 ounces dark chocolate and stir until smooth. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, toasted almonds and 1/3 cup dried tart cherries, coarsely chopped. Pour onto baking sheet; spread into an even layer about 1/4 inch thick. Refrigerate until firm, 1 hour. Break into 24 pieces.

CHERRY-PRETZEL ALMOND BARK

Steps:

• In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Stir in the almonds, pretzels and cherries. , Spread onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

CHERRY ALMOND BARK

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, melt coating, stir until smooth. Add cherries and almonds. Spread onto a foil-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm. Break into pieces.

CHEWY CHERRY ALMOND BARK

Steps:

• In a small saucepan on low to medium heat, melt the chocolate with 1 tablespoon of the milk. Continue to add milk to the chocolate, 1 tablespoon at a time, until fully melted. The chocolate should have a smooth consistency.
• Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
• Pour onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or into a parchment lined 8x8 inch pan. Smooth the melted mixture to a desired thickness and smoothness.
• Let cool in your refrigerator for approximately 30 minutes or until solid.
• Break into pieces and serve!

CHERRY ALMOND BARK

Steps:

• 1. Melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler or hot water. Stir until well blended. Add cherries and mix well.
• 2. Pour Chocolate & cherry mixture onto a 13" x 17" cookie sheet with sides that has been lined with parchment paper. Spread the mixture evenly to the sides of the pan. Sprinkle the almonds all over, covering the chocolate. Let cool about 5 minutes and with your fingers, press the almonds into the chocolate lightly just so they stick.
• 3. Cool to allow the candy to harden throughly and then break into bite size pieces or cut carefully with a warmed knife if you prefer square pieces.

CHERRY ALMOND BARK

Steps:

• 1. Line 2 large cookie sheets with waxed paper. Spread chopped cherries on several layers of paper towels to drain completely.2. Melt candy coating in heavy large saucepan over very low heat, stirring constantly. Stir in cherries, almonds and almond extract. Spread mixture thinly on waxed paper-lined cookie sheets. Let stand until set, about 30 minutes.3. Break candy into pieces. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator or cool, dry place.Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1 Piece * Calories: 35 * Calories from Fat: 20 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 2 g 3% * Saturated Fat: 1 g 5% * Cholesterol: 0 mg 0% * Sodium: 5 mg 0% * Total Carbohydrate: 4 g 1% * Dietary Fiber: 0 g 0% * Sugars: 4 g * Protein: 1 g * Vitamin A: 0% * Vitamin C: 0% * Calcium: 0% * Iron: 0% * Dietary Exchanges: 1/2 Fruit, 1/2 Fat or 1/2 Carbohydrate, 1/2 FatSee Cook's Note: Tips for Making Candy