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This cranberry pistachio white chocolate bark is a simple yet elegant treat that adds a festive pop of color to dessert trays or gift boxes. With creamy white chocolate, tart cranberries and crunchy pistachios, it offers the perfect balance of sweet, tangy and nutty in every bite. You only need three ingredients and a few minutes to prepare this bark. Once it sets, it breaks easily into pieces that look beautiful and taste even better. This bark is a holiday favorite for good reason.
This cranberry pistachio white chocolate bark is sweet, tangy and crunchy. It’s an easy holiday treat that’s super easy and is made with just three simple ingredients.
You might also enjoy crinkle Grinch cookies, pistachio biscotti, cranberry lemon pistachio cookies and perhaps a pistachio latte.
Why You’ll Love It
Only three ingredients: You don’t need a long list to make something great.
Quick to prepare: It takes just minutes to assemble and chill.
Perfect for gifting: Break it into pieces and pack in bags or tins.
Festive appearance: The red and green colors make it stand out.
Freezer friendly: Great for making ahead during the holidays.
Christmas White Chocolate Bark Ingredients
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
White chocolate: Creates the creamy base and holds everything together.
Pistachios: Add a rich, salty crunch and a bright pop of green.
Dried cranberries: These offer tart flavor as well as festive red color.
How to Make White Chocolate Bars with Cranberries and Pistachios
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Line the pan: Use parchment paper to make removal easy.
Melt the chocolate: Use a microwave or double boiler, stirring until smooth.
Cool slightly: Let the melted chocolate rest for a minute or two.
Add mix-ins: Stir in the pistachios and cranberries.
Spread the bark: Pour onto the pan and smooth into an even layer.
Chill to set: Refrigerate until firm.
Cut into pieces: Use a sharp knife to slice into irregular chunks.
Substitutions and Variations
Use gluten free chocolate: Choose a certified gluten free white chocolate.
Swap the nuts: Try almonds, cashews or pecans instead of pistachios.
Add toppings: Sprinkle sea salt, crushed peppermint or orange zest before chilling.
Change the fruit: Use chopped dried apricots or cherries for a twist.
Use chocolate chips: Just make sure they are high quality for smoother melting.
Serving Suggestions
With a festive drink: Serve alongside one of these Starbucks copycat recipes, hot chocolate or mulled wine Fireball jello shots.
With other sweet treats: It also pairs well with cookies on a dessert platter or your favorite sweets. Try gingerbread pizzelle cookies or reindeer cupcakes.
How to Store White Chocolate Bark with Nuts and Cranberries
Store: Keep your white chocolate bark in an airtight container at room temperature in a cool and dry place. It will keep for a couple of weeks unless you throw in more perishable mix-ins (like pretzels or cookie pieces) and then it might stay good for one week rather than two.
Freeze it: Wrap it in parchment paper or plastic wrap and then put it in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 2 months.
Thaw: Let it thaw at room temperature.
Top Tips
Chop the mix-ins small: This helps the bark slice more cleanly.
Don’t overheat the chocolate: Melt it slowly and stir often.
Let it cool slightly: Mixing too-hot chocolate with dried fruit may cause separation.
Score before chilling: For neater pieces, lightly score the chocolate before refrigerating.
Cranberry Pistachio White Chocolate Bark FAQs
No, but you can if you want a deeper flavor.
About ¼ inch thick works best for bite-sized pieces.
Yes, a double boiler works just as well.
Cranberry and Pistachio White Chocolate Bark
Cranberry Pistachio White Chocolate Bark
Equipment
- Wooden Spoon or Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 Pound white chocolate
- ½ Cup pistachios, shelled
- ½ Cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the chocolate over a double boiler or in 30-second intervals in the microwave, stirring after each interval.
- Once the chocolate is melted, let it cool for a few minutes.
- Add the pistachios and cranberries. Stir to combine.
- Spread the mixture onto the lined pan in an even layer. Depending on the size of the pan, you may not need the entire surface of the pan.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until set.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the bark into pieces. Alternatively, break it into more rustic pieces.
Notes
Don’t overheat the chocolate: Melt it slowly and stir often.
Let it cool slightly: Mixing too-hot chocolate with dried fruit may cause separation.
Score before chilling: For neater pieces, lightly score the chocolate before refrigerating.
Nutrition
This cranberry pistachio white chocolate bark is a go-to recipe when you need something fast, festive and crowd-pleasing. It comes together quickly and looks beautiful on any dessert table or in homemade gift bags. The sweet white chocolate balances the tangy cranberries and crunchy pistachios perfectly. You’ll love how simple white chocolate bark with cranberries and pistachios is to make, and how easy it is to customize for different occasions.
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Bella Bucchiotti
Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.
Perfect! So delicious. I added a bit of orange zest and gave my pistachios a rough chop (to show off more green). Thank you for the recipe. Gave some as gifts & some to share.
Yay, so glad you loved it!