Cherry-Pistachio Bark

Submitted by southern chef in lo

"Great Chrismas gift--just put in a pretty Chrismas tin. It is also great for around the house Christmas snack."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 3 1/2 pounds

ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups dried cherries
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 (12 ounce) packages white chocolate chips
• 6 (2 ounce) vanilla candy coating, squares
• 1 1⁄4 cups chopped red pistachios or 1 1/4 cups green pistachios

directions

1. Microwave cherries and 2 tablespoons water in a small glass bowl at HIGH 2 minutes; drain.
2. 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.
3. 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).
4. Store in airtight container.