Michigan Cherry Pistachio Bark Recipes

CHERRY PISTACHIO BARK

Steps:

• Line 15x10-inch pan with sides with waxed paper. In small microwavable bowl, microwave cherries and water uncovered on High 2 minutes; drain.
• In 2-quart heavy saucepan, heat baking chips and candy coating over low heat, stirring frequently, until melted. Remove from heat; stir in cherries and nuts. Spread in pan.
• Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. Cut with 3-inch tree-shaped cookie cutter (or desired shape). Store tightly covered at room temperature.

WHITE CHOCOLATE BARK WITH PISTACHIOS AND DRIED CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
• Put 9 ounces of the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each, until just melted. Stir in the remaining 3 ounces chocolate and let stand 3 minutes. Stir until completely smooth. If there are still some lumps, microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring well after each, to melt any remaining chocolate, but take care not to heat more than necessary.
• Pour the chocolate onto the parchment and gently spread to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Sprinkle the pistachios and cranberries on top, pressing very lightly so they adhere. Sprinkle with the flaky salt.
• Refrigerate until set, about 20 minutes. Break into pieces and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

PISTACHIO CRANBERRY BARK

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate chips until melted; stir until smooth. Stir in 3/4 cup pistachios and half of the cranberries; spread onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with melted candy coating. Cut through layers with a knife to swirl., Sprinkle with the remaining pistachios and cranberries. Refrigerate until firm., Cut or break into pieces. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

MICHIGAN CHERRY & PISTACHIO BARK

Steps:

• 1. Place semisweet chocolate & dark chips in microwave safe 8c. measuring cup or large bowl. In a microwave safe 2c. measuring cup or medium bowl. Heat semisweet chocolate,covered with wax paper on High 3 minutes or until almost melted,stir once. Remove and stir till smooth. Heat white chocolate on High 2 minutes stir once. Remove and stir until smooth.
• 2. Pulse nuts in food processor to chop. Add to Semisweet chocolate with the cherries. On a sprayed cookie sheet spread chocolate mixture to 1/4" thickness. Spoon dollops of white chocolate on and with a knife swirl to marble the chocolates. Sprinkle with remaining pistachios and cherries. (I chop the pistachios in processor to top the bark too)
• 3. Refrigerate bark 1 hour. Break bark into pieces. Store in airtight container in fridge up to a month. Pack in decorative plastic wrap or in decorative boxed with colored wax paper for gift giving.

CHERRY-PISTACHIO BARK

Steps:

• Microwave cherries and 2 tablespoons water in a small glass bowl at HIGH 2 minutes; drain.
• Melt chocolate and candy coating in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat; stir in cherries and pistachios. Spread into a wax paper-lined 15- x 10-inch jellyroll pan.
• Chill 1 hour or until firm. Cut with a 3-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter. (Lightly grease cutter with cooking spray to make cutting easier).
• Store in airtight container.

ROSEMARY PORK WITH CHERRY-PISTACHIO TOPPING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Rub pork with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cut slits in pork and insert garlic. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan; top with rosemary sprigs. Bake until a thermometer reads 145°, 12-15 minutes. Remove roast from oven; tent with foil. Cool completely; discard rosemary. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Meanwhile, for topping, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cherries, pistachios, garlic and rosemary. Cook and stir until cherries soften and pistachios turn bright green, 4-5 minutes; cool slightly. Transfer to a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Thinly slice pork. Serve with pistachio topping and horseradish mayonnaise or honey mustard. If desired, serve on croissants.

PISTACHIO AND TART CHERRY CHOCOLATE BARK

Steps:

• Place semisweet chocolate in microwave-safe 8-cup measuring cup or large bowl.
• Place white chocolate in microwave-safe 2-cup measuring cup or medium bowl.
• Heat semisweet chocolate in microwave, covered with waxed paper, on High 2 to 3 minutes or until almost melted, stirring once. Remove from microwave and stir until smooth.
• Heat white chocolate in microwave, covered with waxed paper, on High 1 to 2 minutes or until almost melted, stirring once. Remove from microwave and stir until smooth.
• Stir 1 cup pistachios and 1 cup cherries into semisweet chocolate.
• On large cookie sheet, spread chocolate mixture to about 1/4-inch thickness.
• Spoon dollops of white chocolate onto semisweet-chocolate mixture.
• With tip of knife, swirl chocolates together for marbled look.
• Sprinkle with remaining pistachios and cherries.
• Refrigerate bark 1 hour or until firm.
• Break bark into pieces.
• Store in tightly sealed container in refrigerator up to 1 month.
• Pack in decorative boxes lined with waxed tissue paper or colored cellophane for gift giving.