Christmas Bark

This Christmas Bark is a delightful holiday treat that combines creamy vanilla candy with tart red and green candied cherries and crunchy pecan halves. The contrast between the smooth, sweet coating and the chewy, fruity bits creates a perfect balance of flavors and textures. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal dessert for holiday parties, gift-giving, or simply enjoying during the festive season. Easy to prepare with minimal effort, this bark comes together quickly using a microwave or double boiler. Serve it broken into irregular pieces for a rustic look. Whether you're looking for a quick dessert or a charming homemade gift, this bark is sure to impress everyone who tries it.

Cooking Method: Microwave

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 18

Calories: 1152.0

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Description

This Christmas Bark is a delightful holiday treat that combines creamy vanilla candy with tart red and green candied cherries and crunchy pecan halves. The contrast between the smooth, sweet coating and the chewy, fruity bits creates a perfect balance of flavors and textures. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal dessert for holiday parties, gift-giving, or simply enjoying during the festive season. Easy to prepare with minimal effort, this bark comes together quickly using a microwave or double boiler. Serve it broken into irregular pieces for a rustic look. Whether you're looking for a quick dessert or a charming homemade gift, this bark is sure to impress everyone who tries it.

Ingredients

16 oz Vanilla-flavored candy
3/4 cups Red candied cherries, halved

Directions

1
Line a large baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper.
2
Place the vanilla-flavored candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl.
3
Microwave on medium power for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring every minute, until the candy is completely melted and smooth.
4
Stir in the halved red candied cherries, green candied cherries, and pecan halves until evenly coated.
5
Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, pressing down gently to form a flat layer.
6
Allow the bark to cool at room temperature or in the refrigerator until it is completely set and firm, about 30 minutes.
7
Once set, break the bark into irregular pieces by hand.
8
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 18

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1152.0kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.0g7%
Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 32.0mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 252.0g84%
Dietary Fiber 132.0g528%
Sugars 48.0g
Protein 48.0g96%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: bark, christmas, dessert, holiday, pepper, pecans, cherries, vanilla, candy, no-bake, gift, party, treat, easy, quick

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/christmas-bark/