White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Bark (A Little Shop Holiday Favorite)
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Some recipes are so simple, so beautiful, and so delicious that they instantly become a holiday tradition — and this White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Bark is one of them.
Creamy white chocolate gets a bright, festive twist with pops of tart cranberry, buttery pistachio crunch, and a drizzle of our Cara Cara Orange Vanilla Balsamic (or Raspberry or Cranberry Pear, if you love a fruitier bite). The balsamic brings a tiny hint of citrusy sweetness that cuts the richness perfectly — and makes this bark truly stand out from the store-bought versions.
The best part? It comes together in minutes, makes a stunning gift, and breaks apart into those rustic, imperfect shards that feel homemade in the best possible way.
Pack it into tins, add it to cookie boxes, or serve it on your holiday dessert board. One bite and you’ll understand why this easy bark has become one of our favorite Little Shop holiday treats.
White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Bark
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Category
Dessert
Cuisine
American
Author:
The Little Shop of Olive Oils
Servings
10-12
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20-30 minutes
It’s everything we want in a holiday bite: creamy white chocolate, pops of tart cranberry, and that perfect pistachio crunch.
Ingredients
- 12 oz white chocolate, chopped or chips
- ¼ cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup pistachios, chopped
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1–2 teaspoons Cara Cara Orange Vanilla Balsamic
- Optional: orange zest for garnish
Directions
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave in 20–30 second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted.
Stir 1–2 teaspoons of Cara Cara Orange Vanilla Balsamic into the melted white chocolate for a soft citrus-vanilla note.
Pour the chocolate onto the parchment and spread it into a thin, even layer.
- Sprinkle cranberries and pistachios over the top.
Place in the fridge for 20–30 minutes, or until fully set.
Break into rustic shards.
- Store in an airtight container at room temp or chilled.
Recipe Note
- Try Raspberry Balsamic or Cranberry Pear Balsamic as an alternate