I am all for DIY's and recipes that require little work for exceptional results {see the super easy Mason Jar Snow Globes I posted about last week here}. One of my absolute favorite sweets that my mom and I make every holiday season also happens to be one of the easiest recipes, ever -- Winter Bark. I found the recipe in Martha Stewart Living in 2008 and it has quickly become a family tradition. The combination of the sweet white chocolate with the bittersweet {or dark} chocolate and salty almonds {instead of peanuts} is simply perfect. The trick is to use the best chocolate you can find. It is absolutely gorgeous wrapped up in a pretty box as a gift, or on a favorite plate as a snack for house guests. And, did I mention how easy it is?! Seriously, if you like chocolate you have to try it! Recipe below:
Winter Almond Bark
8 ounces white chocolate, chopped
12 ounces bittersweet {or dark} chocolate, chopped
1 1/2 cups salted, roasted almonds
Place white chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally, until chocolate melts. Remove from heat.
Melt bittersweet {or dark} chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, stirring occasionally. Stir in almonds.
Spread chocolate almond mixture on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Drop spoonfuls of white chocolate on top, and swirl chocolates with a skewer. Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour. Break bark into large pieces. Bark will keep, covered and refrigerated, for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy!
This sounds (and looks!) delicious - and so easy to make! I've been looking for a simple recipe like this, so I can prepare little goodie bags for my friends as little presents. Recipe saved, thank you!
ReplyDeleteoooooh I can't wait for you to make this next week! so delicious.
ReplyDeleteomg, yum!! this is so easy, too! i love almonds and chocolate together. better than peppermint bark in my opinion (the white chocolate kind, anyway) thanks for posting this :)
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Oh my lanta I have to try this!!!! Looks like heaven!! Thanks for sharing girl!
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i'm so glad it was helpful for you! it makes a really lovely gift and the recipe is sooo easy to double {or triple}.
ReplyDeletesure thing! and ps you crack me up, i have never heard "oh my lanta" before and i love it!
ReplyDeletetotally agree! i love the sweet and savory combination...gets me every time :)
ReplyDeleteOh yum! This sounds scrumptious right about now!!
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me too! we will make it on friday :)
ReplyDeletethanks for stopping by TJ!
ReplyDeleteThe bark looks delicious! I like to add in pretzels as well to my chocolate barks for that salty sweet combination.
ReplyDeleteLet us know how it goes! It looks so amazing!
ReplyDeletePerpetually Caroline
holy yum! thanks for sharing--cute blog btw!
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yum! I need to give this a try! We can't have peanuts in our home and I'm always looking for alternatives...thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou had me at white chocolate! Looks delicious!!
ReplyDeletelol i know, i love white chocolate...especially paired with dark chocolate to balance out the sweetness :)
ReplyDeletei'd love to hear what you think! i made it with peanuts once and honestly it is way better with almonds anyways :)
ReplyDeletethanks for stopping by erika! i love hearing from you and love your blog :)
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh quyen that sounds fantastic! i think i might have to add pretzels in my bark this weekend :)
ReplyDeletethank you dear, i sure will!
ReplyDeleteTonight pistachio sables, tomorrow almond bark!!!!
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