Best 8 Toasted Almond Cherry Chocolate Bark Recipes

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Indulge in the symphony of flavors with our toasted almond, cherry, and chocolate bark. This delectable treat is a harmonious blend of crunchy almonds, tangy cherries, and rich chocolate, creating a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With three variations – white chocolate, dark chocolate, and semisweet chocolate – this bark offers a delightful journey for chocolate enthusiasts of all preferences.

1. Toasted Almond, Cherry, and White Chocolate Bark: Experience the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess in this variation. The white chocolate's creamy texture complements the crunch of almonds and the tartness of cherries, resulting in a delightful symphony of flavors.

2. Toasted Almond, Cherry, and Dark Chocolate Bark: Embark on a rich and decadent adventure with this dark chocolate variation. The deep, intense flavor of dark chocolate pairs wonderfully with the toasted almonds and cherries, creating a sophisticated and satisfying treat.

3. Toasted Almond, Cherry, and Semisweet Chocolate Bark: Discover a classic combination that never fails to impress. The semisweet chocolate strikes a perfect balance between sweetness and bitterness, allowing the flavors of almonds and cherries to shine through.

Whichever variation you choose, this toasted almond, cherry, and chocolate bark promises an extraordinary taste experience. Its versatility makes it an ideal treat for various occasions, from casual get-togethers to festive celebrations. Prepare to be swept away by the symphony of flavors and textures in this irresistible bark.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHOCOLATE ALMOND BARK



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

Butter, for the baking sheet, optional
1 pound bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 1/2 cups whole almonds, toasted (see Cook's Note)
Sea salt, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Butter a baking sheet or use a silicone baking mat (preferred).
  • Bring about 1 inch of water to a simmer in a medium saucepan with a bowl fitted to sit just above the simmering water. Add the chocolate. When the chocolate is melted, remove the bowl from the heat and stir in the almonds. Spread on the baking sheet in a thin uniform layer. Let set for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with the salt. Chill in the refrigerator until firm, at least 2 hours.
  • Break the bark into 1- to 2-inch pieces. Store in a cool, dry place, stacked between layers of foil or parchment in an airtight container. The bark will keep, tightly sealed in your pantry, for up to a week.

CHOCOLATE ALMOND BARK



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Chocolate lovers and sweet tooths alike will enjoy this chocolate-almond confection!

Provided by BUCHKO

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 3

½ cup chopped almonds
2 cups milk chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening

Steps:

  • Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside. Put chopped almonds In a skillet. Cook, stirring often over medium high heat, until golden brown. Remove from heat.
  • In a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, melt chocolate chips and shortening until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 the toasted almonds. Spread onto the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining almonds, and chill 30 minutes, or until solid. Break into bite-size pieces to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 4.5 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sugar 12.3 g

THE BEST WHITE CHOCOLATE ALMOND BARK



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Toasting the almonds and adding almond extract is what make this recipe stand apart. It is a great treat to give out during the holidays. Substitute broken up candy cane for the almonds for a change.

Provided by Kimberley

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 1h17m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ¼ cups whole almonds
3 cups white chocolate melting wafers
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Roast almonds on 1 baking sheet in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until toasted, about 10 minutes.
  • Microwave white chocolate melting wafers and butter in a microwave-safe bowl on medium-high for 1 minute 30 seconds; stir. Microwave until completely melted, 20 to 30 seconds more. Add almond extract and stir until smooth. Stir in toasted almonds.
  • Spread chocolate mixture evenly onto the second baking sheet. Chill in the refrigerator until hardened, about 1 hour. Break into small pieces by hand.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 8.3 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 29.4 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

TOASTED ALMOND & CHERRY CHOCOLATE BARK



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This is so good and makes a great gift! Beautiful too, with swirls of white chocolate throughout! Adapted from BHG magazine.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Candy

Time 30m

Yield 1 1/2 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 4

3/4 cup almonds, toasted and chopped
3/4 cup dried cherries
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
8 ounces white chocolate, chopped

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)



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Provided by Dr_Mom

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup whole skin-on almonds
12 ounces dark chocolate (60 percent to 70 percent cocoa)
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Toasted almonds
1/3 cup dried tart cherries

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 ALMOND CHOCOLATE CLUSTERS



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield 12 clusters

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup toasted almonds, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped
6 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, toss together the almonds and the cherries. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
  • Melt half the chocolate in the top of a double boiler over slightly simmering water, over the lowest possible heat, stirring frequently. Make sure the water is not touching the top pan. Remove the double boiler from the heat and stir in the rest of the chocolate. Remove the top pan with the chocolate in it, gently wipe the bottom of it and set it aside for a moment. Replace the simmering water in the bottom pan with warm tap water. Put the pan of melted chocolate on top of the warm water. This will keep the chocolate at the right temperature while you make the clusters.
  • Stir the fruit-nut mixture into the chocolate. Spoon out heaping tablespoon-sized clusters of the chocolate mixture onto the baking sheet about 1-inch apart. Put them in the refrigerator to set for 15 minutes. Store and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calorie, Fat 10 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 5 milligrams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fiber 2.5 grams, Protein 3.5 grams

CHERRY & ALMOND TARTS



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These mini bakewell bites combine pastry and cake are designed for making in batches and cooking from frozen

Provided by Sarah Cook

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 22

375g pack all-butter puff pastry
75g self-raising flour , plus extra for dusting
12 rounded tsp morello cherry jam
75g plain sponge or madeira cake
100g butter , softened
75g ground almond
75g golden caster sugar
2 medium eggs
½ tsp almond extract
25g flaked almond
100g icing sugar , sieved to decorate
375g pack all-butter puff pastry
75g self-raising flour , plus extra for dusting
12 rounded tsp morello cherry jam
75g plain sponge or madeira cake
100g butter , softened
75g ground almond
75g golden caster sugar
2 medium eggs
½ tsp almond extract
25g flaked almond
100g icing sugar , sieved to decorate

Steps:

  • Very thinly roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface. Stamp out 12 x 9cm circles with a fluted cutter, if you have one, and use to line a bun tin. Spread 1 rounded tsp of the cherry jam in the bottom of each tart.
  • Whizz the cake to crumbs in a food processor, then tip into a mixing bowl and add the flour, butter, ground almonds, caster sugar, eggs and almond extract. Beat together until smooth, then divide between the tarts, spreading a little with the back of a teaspoon to cover the jam. Scatter over the flaked almonds and openfreeze for 2 hrs, then wrap well in cling film and freeze for up to 2 months.
  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 with a baking sheet in it. Unwrap the tarts from the freezer and loosely top with a sheet of foil. Bake on the heated baking sheet for 30-40 mins until golden, removing the foil halfway. Cool the tarts a little, then add a splash of water into the icing sugar to make a runny icing. Drizzle over the tarts and leave to set.
  • Very thinly roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface. Stamp out 12 x 9cm circles with a fluted cutter, if you have one, and use to line a bun tin. Spread 1 rounded tsp of the cherry jam in the bottom of each tart.
  • Whizz the cake to crumbs in a food processor, then tip into a mixing bowl and add the flour, butter, ground almonds, caster sugar, eggs and almond extract. Beat together until smooth, then divide between the tarts, spreading a little with the back of a teaspoon to cover the jam. Scatter over the flaked almonds and openfreeze for 2 hrs, then wrap well in cling film and freeze for up to 2 months.
  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 with a baking sheet in it. Unwrap the tarts from the freezer and loosely top with a sheet of foil. Bake on the heated baking sheet for 30-40 mins until golden, removing the foil halfway. Cool the tarts a little, then add a splash of water into the icing sugar to make a runny icing. Drizzle over the tarts and leave to set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 39 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 23 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

CRANBERRY ALMOND BARK



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The addition of dried cranberries makes this almond bark extra special. It looks impressive but is really quick and easy to make. -Elizabeth Hodges, Regina Beach, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 1 pound.

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup whole blanched almonds, toasted
3/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • In a microwave, melt white chocolate at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Repeat with semisweet chocolate. Stir almonds and cranberries into white chocolate. Thinly spread onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. , With a spoon, drizzle semisweet chocolate over the white chocolate. Cut through with a knife to swirl. Chill until firm. Break into pieces. Refrigerate in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of the chocolate you use will greatly affect the taste of the bark. Look for a chocolate that is at least 70% cacao and has a good flavor.
  • Toast the almonds: Toasting the almonds will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy. You can toast them in a pan over medium heat or in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-7 minutes.
  • Use fresh cherries: Fresh cherries will give the bark a bright, tart flavor. If you can't find fresh cherries, you can use frozen or dried cherries.
  • Don't overmix the chocolate: Overmixing the chocolate will make it thick and grainy. Stir the chocolate just until it is melted and smooth.
  • Let the bark cool completely before cutting it: This will help the bark to set properly and prevent it from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Toasted almond cherry chocolate bark is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to use up leftover chocolate and cherries, and it's also a fun activity to do with kids. With its sweet and salty flavor and crunchy texture, this bark is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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