Coconut Pistachio Bark

I know Christmas was almost a month ago but bear with me for one more Christmas recipe. It’s easy to find delicious red food but green? Not so much. Unless you want to sneak spinach, kale, or peppers into a dessert, it’s hard to get the red and green theme naturally.

This bark looks like Christmas. The coconut seems like snow on the ground while the green and red toppings make it fun and festive. And it’s as fun to eat as it is to look at. The meaty pistachios and coconut match up against the tart craisins and bitter chocolate.

This bark shouldn’t last long, but if you happen to have leftovers make sure to keep them in the refrigerator to keep the chocolate solid.

Coconut Pistachio Bark

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Ingredients(Makes about 16 servings):

• 8.5oz dark chocolate OR 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 3 Tablespoons dried cranberries
• 3 Tablespoons pistachios

Method:

1. Melt the chocolate in a microwave or over a double boiler.
2. Spread the melted chocolate out on a sheet of wax paper or other non-stick surface.
3. Sprinkle the coconut, cranberries and pistachios out along the surface of the chocolate.
4. Gently press the toppings into the bark to make sure they stick to the chocolate.
5. Refrigerate the chocolate for 20-30 minutes until it has set.
6. Remove the bark from the wax paper and break it apart into 16-20 uneven pieces.