Snappy, glossy cherry walnut bark, an easy homemade gift. Makes about 1 1/4 pounds (24 pieces).
Cherry Walnut Bark
Dessert
Candy confections
Medium
Snappy, glossy cherry walnut bark, an easy homemade gift. Makes about 1 1/4 pounds (24 pieces).
Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Set
1 hr
Total
1 hr 30 min
Yield
24 pieces
Diet
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Ingredients
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Ingredient amounts change with yield. Follow the recipe instructions for times, temperatures, and equipment.
- 12.0 oz (340.0 g)dark chocolate, good-quality bar, finely chopped
- ⅛ tspfine sea salt
- ¾ cup (105.0 g)dried cherries, chopped
- ¾ cup (82.0 g)walnuts, toasted and chopped
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Instructions
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
- Set aside a third of the chocolate. Melt the rest in a heatproof bowl over barely simmering water (or in 20-second microwave bursts), stirring, until it reaches 115°F.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the reserved chocolate until melted and the chocolate cools to 88 to 90°F. It's tempered when a streak on parchment sets glossy and firm within 5 minutes.
- Stir in the salt.
- Spread the chocolate about 1/4 inch thick on the parchment.
- Right away, scatter the dried cherries and walnuts over the top and press gently so they stick.
- Let set at cool room temperature until firm, about 1 hour, then break into pieces.
Tips
- Short on time? Skip tempering, melt the chocolate gently, and keep the bark refrigerated; it will be softer and less glossy.
- Storage: Store airtight in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make cherry walnut bark?
Plan on 20 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, plus 1 hour to set. It makes about 1 1/4 pounds (24 pieces).
How should I store cherry walnut bark?
Store airtight in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 24 servings this recipe makes.
114
Calories / serving
6.7g
Fat
12.6g
Carbs
1.3g
Protein
9.7g
Sugar
Whole recipe (24 servings): ~2736 cal · 161g fat · 302g carbs · 31g protein · 233g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 114 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 22 min·1.3 mi·~2550 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 15 min·0.8 mi·~1500 steps
- Moderate cycling 12 min·2.4 mi
- Swimming laps 16 min
- Jogging 11 min·0.9 mi·~1750 steps
- Stair climbing 11 min·~1000 steps
- Dancing 19 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 12 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 26 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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