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Eat Well, Live Well – White Chocolate Cranberry Holiday Bark
Looking for a new recipe so you can be the talk of your next holiday party? How about making this delicious White Chocolate Cranberry Holiday Bark!
Prep: 15 minutes; Chill: 30 minutes
Sweet and crunchy, every bite of this festive candy is loaded with heart-healthy dried cranberries and antioxidant-rich almonds. Using unsweetened coconut instead of sweetened versions saves a few calories while adding delicious flavor and an extra bit of fiber. Try replacing the cranberries with dried cherries—which are high in beta-carotene and help protect against heart disease—for a tasty variation your guests will love. We hope that you enjoy the White Chocolate Cranberry Holiday Bark.
Ingredients
– 1 cup sliced almonds
– 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut
– 1 cup oven-toasted rice cereal
– 1 cup dried cranberries
– 1 1/2 pounds good-quality white chocolate, chopped
– 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 325°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.
2. Spread the sliced almonds and the unsweetened coconut in an even layer on the baking sheet. Toast 5–8 minutes or until coconut just begins to brown. Remove baking sheet from the oven, and let cool.
3. In a large bowl, combine almonds, coconut, rice cereal, and dried cranberries. Reserve about 1/4 cup of the mixture, and set aside.
4. Place chopped white chocolate and 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in a large heatproof bowl, and set over a medium saucepan of simmering water. Stir with a spatula until the chocolate is completely melted.
5. Remove the chocolate from heat, and fold in the almond mixture. Spread mixture evenly on parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle on the reserved 1/4 cup topping. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes or until the chocolate has completely set. Break the bark into small pieces, and serve.
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