{"id":39990,"date":"2025-12-14T07:05:33","date_gmt":"2025-12-14T07:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo4.dedicatedhost247.com\/news\/dark-chocolate-bark-with-pistachios-and-cranberries\/"},"modified":"2025-12-14T07:05:33","modified_gmt":"2025-12-14T07:05:33","slug":"dark-chocolate-bark-with-pistachios-and-cranberries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo4.dedicatedhost247.com\/news\/dark-chocolate-bark-with-pistachios-and-cranberries\/","title":{"rendered":"Dark Chocolate Bark with Pistachios and Cranberries"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-ast-blocks-layout=\"true\">\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-09-170x255.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-09.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"Dark Chocolate Bark with Pistachios and Cranberries\" data-pin-description=\"This easy Dark Chocolate Bark with Pistachios and Cranberries is festive enough for a holiday treat, but healthy enough to enjoy year round. You only need 3 ingredients and the microwave to make it!\" alt=\"Pistachio and cranberry dark chocolate bark on countertop.\" class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner  dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-single\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/div>\n<p><span id=\"dpsp-post-content-markup\" data-image-pin-it=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-disclaimer-text disclaimer-location-top\">This post may contain affiliate links. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/legal\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<p>This festive Dark Chocolate Bark is not only decadent and indulgent, it\u2019s healthy too! Pistachios, cranberries and dark chocolate are loaded with antioxidants, not to mention fiber, good fats and vitamin C, so this is a sweet treat you can feel good about.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-pin-description=\"This easy Dark Chocolate Bark with Pistachios and Cranberries is festive enough for a holiday treat, but healthy enough to enjoy year round. You only need 3 ingredients and the microwave to make it!\" data-pin-title=\"Dark Chocolate Bark with Pistachios and Cranberries\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-16.jpg\" alt=\"Stack of dark chocolate bark with pistachios and cranberries on plate.\" class=\"wp-image-156327\" title=\"This easy Dark Chocolate Bark with Pistachios and Cranberries is festive enough for a holiday treat, but healthy enough to enjoy year round!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-16.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-16-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-16-550x825.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-16-170x255.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-16-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-16-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-16-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-16-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-16-260x390.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-16-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Chocolate Bark for the Holidays (Or Any Day!)<\/h2>\n<p>With the holidays around the corner, if baking is not your thing, making chocolate bark might just be the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/holiday-recipes\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener\">holiday recipe<\/a> for you. (Besides, everyone makes cookies\u2014dark chocolate bark with pistachios and cranberries is something different!) While you can use any combination of nuts and dried fruit to make this homemade chocolate bark, I love the festive colors in this pistachio-cranberry combination, and it tastes great too! Although this bark is perfect for gifting, I love it as a year-round treat too. Sometimes you just need a little something sweet after a meal and chocolate bark is a healthy way to get your fix!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"author_note_block_block_2e888341f1fa996213997f498b855890\" class=\"author-note-block wp-block-group is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"author-note-title\">Why Chocolate Bark Is the Best Homemade Treat for the Holidays<\/h2>\n<div class=\"author-note-content-wrapper\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full author-note-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/gina-author-note.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gina @ Skinnytaste.com\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/gina-author-note.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/gina-author-note-260x260.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/gina-author-note-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/gina-author-note-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/gina-author-note-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">I also make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/snowman-chocolate-bark\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener\">snowman chocolate bark<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/dark-chocolate-nut-clusters-with-sea-salt\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>dark chocolate nut clusters with sea salt<\/b><\/span><\/a> for the holidays, where I use 5 types of nuts and present them in mini cupcake holders. I tuck them into tins<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>and give them to friends and neighbors\u2014it\u2019s become my holiday tradition!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Healthier than the usual holiday fare:<\/strong> A lot of people get overwhelmed by the sheer amount of cookies and desserts the holidays bring. I love that this dark chocolate bark tastes rich and indulgent, but it\u2019s lighter and healthier than most other treats.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><strong>So easy to make:<\/strong> With just three ingredients, the only appliance you need is a microwave to create this. But it looks so impressive!<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><strong>Customizable:<\/strong> I make dark chocolate bark year-round with whatever dried fruit, nuts, and seeds I have on hand. It\u2019s even great with clusters of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/easy-pumpkin-spiced-granola\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener\">pumpkin granola<\/a> in the fall!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-note-signature\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"260\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/gina-signature.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gina signature\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/gina-signature.png 260w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/gina-signature-150x81.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"callout-box-block_8e114f9e02cfcedc928c17ac88e5dc9c\" class=\"callout-box-block callout-box-style-2\">\n<p><h2 class=\"callout-box-title\">Ingredients You\u2019ll Need<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout-box-content\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-156316\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-Ingredients-Labeled.jpg\" alt=\"Ingredients for dark chocolate bark with pistachios and cranberries.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"This easy Dark Chocolate Bark with Pistachios and Cranberries is festive enough for a holiday treat, but healthy enough to enjoy year round. You only need 3 ingredients and the microwave to make it!\" data-pin-title=\"Dark Chocolate Bark with Pistachios and Cranberries\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-Ingredients-Labeled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-Ingredients-Labeled-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-Ingredients-Labeled-550x825.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-Ingredients-Labeled-170x255.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-Ingredients-Labeled-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-Ingredients-Labeled-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-Ingredients-Labeled-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-Ingredients-Labeled-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-Ingredients-Labeled-260x390.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-Ingredients-Labeled-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The list of ingredients for this dark chocolate bark is short and sweet! <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s3\"><strong>Shelled pistachios:<\/strong> Using pistachios that are already shelled saves you some prep time. I like salted nuts for that sweet-and-salty contrast.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s3\"><strong>Dried cranberries:<\/strong> Coarsely chop these.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">D<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"s3\"><strong>ark chocolate bar:<\/strong> You can use any kind you like.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Make Dark Chocolate Bark With Pistachios and Cranberries<\/h2>\n<p>This will be the easiest holiday treat you make this season! <strong>See recipe card above for printable instructions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" data-id=\"156318\" data-pin-description=\"This easy Dark Chocolate Bark with Pistachios and Cranberries is festive enough for a holiday treat, but healthy enough to enjoy year round. You only need 3 ingredients and the microwave to make it!\" data-pin-title=\"Dark Chocolate Bark with Pistachios and Cranberries\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-03-550x825.jpg\" alt=\"Melted chocolate in liquid measuring cup with spoon.\" class=\"wp-image-156318\" title=\"This easy Dark Chocolate Bark with Pistachios and Cranberries is festive enough for a holiday treat, but healthy enough to enjoy year round!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-03-550x825.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-03-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-03-170x255.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-03-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-03-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-03-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-03-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-03-260x390.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-03-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-03.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Melt the chocolate.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" data-id=\"156319\" data-pin-description=\"This easy Dark Chocolate Bark with Pistachios and Cranberries is festive enough for a holiday treat, but healthy enough to enjoy year round. You only need 3 ingredients and the microwave to make it!\" data-pin-title=\"Dark Chocolate Bark with Pistachios and Cranberries\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-04-550x825.jpg\" alt=\"Pouring melted chocolate into bowl with pistachios and cranberries.\" class=\"wp-image-156319\" title=\"This easy Dark Chocolate Bark with Pistachios and Cranberries is festive enough for a holiday treat, but healthy enough to enjoy year round!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-04-550x825.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-04-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-04-170x255.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-04-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-04-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-04-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-04-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-04-260x390.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-04-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-04.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Combine the chocolate with the nuts and cranberries.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Melt the chocolate:<\/strong> Microwave the chocolate in a microwave-safe liquid measuring cup; I use 15-second intervals, stirring after each, and it usually takes about a minute.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stir in the nuts and cranberries:<\/strong> Combine the pistachios and cranberries with the chocolate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" data-id=\"156321\" data-pin-description=\"This easy Dark Chocolate Bark with Pistachios and Cranberries is festive enough for a holiday treat, but healthy enough to enjoy year round. You only need 3 ingredients and the microwave to make it!\" data-pin-title=\"Dark Chocolate Bark with Pistachios and Cranberries\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-06-550x825.jpg\" alt=\"Dark chocolate bark with pistachios and cranberries on parchment paper.\" class=\"wp-image-156321\" title=\"This easy Dark Chocolate Bark with Pistachios and Cranberries is festive enough for a holiday treat, but healthy enough to enjoy year round!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-06-550x825.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-06-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-06-170x255.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-06-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-06-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-06-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-06-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-06-260x390.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-06-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-06.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spread onto sheet pan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" data-id=\"156322\" data-pin-description=\"This easy Dark Chocolate Bark with Pistachios and Cranberries is festive enough for a holiday treat, but healthy enough to enjoy year round. You only need 3 ingredients and the microwave to make it!\" data-pin-title=\"Dark Chocolate Bark with Pistachios and Cranberries\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-07-550x825.jpg\" alt=\"Dark chocolate bark broken into pieces on parchment paper.\" class=\"wp-image-156322\" title=\"This easy Dark Chocolate Bark with Pistachios and Cranberries is festive enough for a holiday treat, but healthy enough to enjoy year round!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-07-550x825.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-07-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-07-170x255.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-07-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-07-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-07-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-07-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-07-260x390.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-07-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-07.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chill and break into pieces.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Form the bark:<\/strong> Spread the chocolate mixture onto a sheet pan and freeze for 1 hour.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Break into pieces:<\/strong> Break the chilled chocolate bark into pieces, then serve or store.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"This easy Dark Chocolate Bark with Pistachios and Cranberries is festive enough for a holiday treat, but healthy enough to enjoy year round. You only need 3 ingredients and the microwave to make it!\" data-pin-title=\"Dark Chocolate Bark with Pistachios and Cranberries\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-09.jpg\" alt=\"Pistachio and cranberry dark chocolate bark on countertop.\" class=\"wp-image-156324\" title=\"This easy Dark Chocolate Bark with Pistachios and Cranberries is festive enough for a holiday treat, but healthy enough to enjoy year round!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-09.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-09-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-09-550x825.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-09-170x255.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-09-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-09-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-09-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-09-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-09-260x390.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-09-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div id=\"subscribe_block\" class=\"insert-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4kwgPzE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SKT-New-High-Protein.gif\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Skinnytaste High Protein cookbook protein\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-49702\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"49702\" data-servings=\"14\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-skinnytaste-card\"> <!-- end .wprm-header-wrap --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-cooktimes-wrap\">\n    <span class=\"webicon-clock\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-separate wprm-block-text-bold\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">10<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">10<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-text\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Yield: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-49702 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-text-buttons wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"49702\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\" data-button-background=\"#333333\" data-button-accent=\"#ffffff\" data-button-radius=\"3px\">14<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">servings<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-serving_size-label\">Serving Size: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-serving_size wprm-block-text-normal\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-serving_size-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">oz (roughly 3-1\/2 x 3-1\/2\u2033)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-1171003384\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded wprm-toggle-switch-outside\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-1171003384\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"--switch-height: 20px;--switch-on-color: #0c8a18;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe-49702-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-49702-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"49702\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul style=\"--wprm-advanced-list-background: #424242;--wprm-advanced-list-size: 22px;\" class=\"wprm-advanced-list wprm-advanced-list-reset wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-49702-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Place chocolate in a microwave-safe measuring cup; microwave at HIGH 1 minute or until chocolate melts, stirring every 15 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-49702-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Add melted chocolate to nut mixture, stirring until just combined.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-49702-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Spread mixture evenly on a jelly-roll pan lined with parchment or foil; freeze 1 hour.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-49702-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Break into pieces.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-49702-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Bark should be kept in an airtight container in the fridge or a cool room. It will keep for up to 3 weeks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-last-step\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-last-step-content\">\n<h4>Last Step:<\/h4>\n<p> Please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/cranberry-pistachio-dark-chocolate-bark\/#llc_comments\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener\">leave a rating and comment<\/a> letting us know how you liked this recipe!  This helps our business to thrive and continue providing free, high-quality recipes for you.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-49702-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">oz (roughly 3-1\/2 x 3-1\/2\u2033)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">126.6<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">15.3<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2.6<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">8.1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3.2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1.7<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1.1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2.1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">10.7<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Chocolate Bark Ideas<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Candy cane bark:<\/strong> Consider this an easier version of peppermint bark! Spread the chocolate onto the pan and sprinkle chopped candy canes over the top.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cherry almond bark:<\/strong> Add dried tart cherries and roughly chopped almonds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coconut pecan bark:<\/strong> Fold flaked unsweetened coconut and chopped pecans into the dark chocolate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trail mix bark:<\/strong> Add your favorite trail mix to the chocolate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ginger orange bark<\/strong>: After pouring the chocolate onto the pan and spreading it into an even layer, add crystallized ginger pieces and candied orange peel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Proper Storage<\/h2>\n<p>Keep dark chocolate bark in an airtight container in the refrigerator or another cool, dry place for up to 3 weeks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"This easy Dark Chocolate Bark with Pistachios and Cranberries is festive enough for a holiday treat, but healthy enough to enjoy year round. You only need 3 ingredients and the microwave to make it!\" data-pin-title=\"Dark Chocolate Bark with Pistachios and Cranberries\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-11.jpg\" alt=\"Hand holding two pieces of dark chocolate bark with pistachios and cranberries.\" class=\"wp-image-156325\" title=\"This easy Dark Chocolate Bark with Pistachios and Cranberries is festive enough for a holiday treat, but healthy enough to enjoy year round!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-11.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-11-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-11-550x825.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-11-170x255.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-11-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-11-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-11-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-11-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-11-260x390.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/Dark-Chocolate-Bark-with-Pistachios-11-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Recipes for Chocolate Lovers<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/cranberry-pistachio-dark-chocolate-bark\/?adt_ei=*%7CEMAIL%7C*\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This festive Dark Chocolate Bark is not only decadent and indulgent, it\u2019s healthy too! 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