This recipe is actually what helped inspired the idea for the 25 Days of Treats. As most of you know, Christmas is right around the corner and yesterday being the first day of Advent, it was only more real. I need to get moving on our Christmas gifting. With making, packing and shipping, this is going to be a big job.
So yesterday I was watching television and they were making a white chocolate bark. I love white chocolate bark because it is so easy to make. And realizing I had quite a bit of white chocolate left as well as some remaining goodies from Thanksgiving I threw them all together and made a fun and festive bark. Great for any get together and look great with other small treats flanking the bar.
White Chocolate Holiday Bark
Ingredients:
16 oz good quality white chocolate, finely chopped
1/2 tsp Cointreau (or any orange flavored liquor)
1/4 c. dried cranberries
1/4 c. golden raisins
1/2 c. walnuts, chopped
Directions:
-Line small baking sheet (mine is about 8x11) with parchment.
-In double boiler or a glass bowl over a pot of simmering water, add white chocolate, Cointreau and heat slowly, while stirring, until melted and smooth.
-Take off of heat and stir constantly until beginning to thicken.
-Pour white chocolate onto parchment and spread out.
-Evenly distribute cranberries, raisins, and walnuts over the top of the white chocolate, pressing lightly to make sure all pieces have adhered.
-Put baking sheet aside and let rest until hardened, about 2 hours at room temp.
-Take parchment out of baking sheet and using a large knife, cut into 3 inch wide vertical strips and then each strip into triangular pieces.
These can be served immediately or stored in containers for up to a week.
Inspired by a Barefoot Contessa recipe.
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23 comments:
I WANT THAT!!
What a fun idea for December! I'll look forward to seeing more posts!
what a good idea! I would love to see Chocolate truffles if that's not on your list : )
I love chocolate bark, the flavor possibilities are endless!This looks like a great combination!
I saw that Barefoot Contessa episode this weekend and looks super easy and delicious. What a great gift idea for co-workers or the kids' teachers. Thanks Katie!
Yum! I love the addition of Cointreau - does the flavor come out well? I just might have to start adding more liquor in my holiday candies. I've only done it in my chocolate truffles so thanks for the reminder!
I sure wouldn't mind getting some of that! Or making some of it... :)
Looks like such a pretty gift! Can't wait to see what else you've got up your sleeves!
I love your blog. The white bark looks so pretty. It would make a
beautiful gift!
Yum, that looks good! I'm looking forward to your future posts. Do you have any suggestions on how to package your homemade food gifts, especially if you want to give people a variety of cookies in different shapes and sizes? Thanks
wow what a nice treat. so colourful and festive :)
I love the 25 days of treats idea!!! The bark is beautiful...I can't wait to see more!
What a great idea! I've been looking for some treat ideas to make for friends at work. I can't wait to see your 24 other ideas! ;)
Thanks for your blog. I'm always amazed at the content that you post and how frequently you do! THANK YOU!!!!
I'm so excited that you're doing this!
Looks great!!
Hooray! I love treats.
ooh, thanks katie! i am definitely going to try this out this year for my co-workers!
I love this idea! Can't wait to see all the yummy treats you come up with!
What a nice festive treat. It looks so pretty and delicious!
anonymous - here are some tips on how I pack and ship all my goods. And knock on wood, I haven't had anything break yet: http://hyperhomemaker.blogspot.com/2008/10/works-for-me-wednesday-shipping-treats.html
It's so easy and it looks so festive. What a great gift this would be. Of course you know I'll have to make this now.
This looks so good! I just went to the store to get white chocolate to make this. I dont have the orange liquor though, do you think vanilla would work as well? I cant wait to see your other treats!
I made this at a friend's house and it is soooooooo great! We both LOVE your blog!!
I made this tonight and it turned out great! I didnt have raisins so I threw some semi sweet chocolate chips on and it was really good. Also, I realized that my cranberries were orange flavored, so I didnt need the orange liquor at all. Thanks for posting this.
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