How do you make Festive Cranberry Crunch Bark?

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around the Festive Cranberry Crunch Bark recipe, with participants sharing their experiences, variations, and tips related to making this treat. Many express their enjoyment of the recipe and discuss different ingredients they have used or plan to use.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, describes the recipe as "absolutely YUMMY and addicting" and shares their experience of doubling the recipe.
  • Another participant mentions that their family loves the recipe and plans to make it at their shows in December.
  • Several users express their enjoyment of the treat, with one noting they can't keep it in the house due to personal consumption.
  • One participant shares their experience of substituting cranberries with cherries or raisins, indicating a preference for those ingredients.
  • Another participant discusses using cookie cutters to shape the bark and wrapping it as gifts.
  • Some participants inquire about variations, such as using milk chocolate almond bark or raspberry-flavored Craisins.
  • Several users share their experiences finding almond bark at various stores, including Aldi and Walmart.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on ingredient preferences, particularly regarding the use of cranberries versus other fruits. However, there is general enthusiasm for the recipe itself.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and variations, indicating a community engaged in holiday cooking and gift-giving.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants and community members looking for festive recipes and ideas for holiday treats may find this discussion beneficial.

KellyTheChef
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Have you all tried this? It is absolutely YUMMY and addicting! Here is the recipe if you don't have one of our mini holiday catalogs!

Festive Cranberry Crunch Bark
(listed in the Holiday 2007 mini catalog)

Ingredients:

One package (20-24 oz) vanilla flavored almond bark
1 cup slivered almonds (or regular ones chopped coarsely)
3/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
2 cups rice crispy cereal

Combine almonds and cranberries, set half of this mixture aside for topping.
Add in cereal to remaining almonds and cranberries.
Melt bark according to directions and stir into the cereal/nut mixture.
Spread onto a parchment lined baking sheet. (an offset spatula helps tremendously here) Once spread, sprinkle on remaining nuts and cranberries and gently press into the surface. Allow to cool and harden, break into pieces.

*I doubled this and split it between two jelly roll pans. Next time I will add about ½ cup more cereal per recipe. The recipe says to put the parchment paper onto a frozen rectangle stone, but I was doubling the recipe and didn't have time to freeze the stones...it still set up fine. I think the frozen stone just helps it to set up super quickly!
 
It's also featured as one of the "Homemade For The Holidays" recipes. My whole family loves it - I am making it at all of my shows in December!
 
It's on CC in the Homeade for the Holidays section
 
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Cool! Thanks for telling me, I didn't realize it was there too!
 
It's very yummy!
 
I have everything to make this and plan of making it today!! Sounds great!!
 
I really enjoyed these,BUT i am not a fan of the cranberrys, so i am using cherries or rasins. This is going to be a great recipe for gifts as well.
 
It's delicious. And really easy to make. I can't keep it in the house, because most of my family won't eat it, and I found if it's sitting on the kitchen counter, I'll grab a piece every time I walk by!
 
I line my bar pan with non stick reynolds wrap and put new metal cookie cutters on it then spoon the candy into them and wrap with cellophane after they have set. I tie them onto packages or tuck in gift bags. I laso amke them to sell at our church bazaar.
 
Chef Stacy Edwards said:
I really enjoyed these,BUT i am not a fan of the cranberrys, so i am using cherries or rasins. This is going to be a great recipe for gifts as well.
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Cherries sound excellent. Not so excited about raisins. Just my opinion.
 
It is yummy! I'm planning on doing it for all my Dec shows too:thumbup:
 
Teresa Lynn said:
I line my bar pan with non stick reynolds wrap and put new metal cookie cutters on it then spoon the candy into them and wrap with cellophane after they have set. I tie them onto packages or tuck in gift bags. I laso amke them to sell at our church bazaar.
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That's a great idea with the cutters! Does it stick to them? I'd be afraid I'd get it all in the cutters and then it'd stick in them! LOL
 
I am making this for a show next week, thanks for the ideas to go along with it. I will be sure to mention these ideas.
 
This is delicious... doing it at a show in December as well :)
 
JAE said:
Cherries sound excellent. Not so excited about raisins. Just my opinion.
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I thought the same thing....I only like raisins in my oatmeal cookies :) I'm not a big fan of cranberries but I really LOVE this recipe.
 
Cool! I have been drooling over this recipe, so I think I'll make it on Sunday while it's snowing outside and we put up our tree! :)
 
My MIL made this yesterday, but I'm not a fan of cranberries so I didn't try it. She said it was awesome though! I think I may try a small piece w/out cranberries tomorrow. :) It does look delicious!
 
I have two words for this stuff......:love: :D :love: :D

YUMM O
 
It's sooooooo good!

Kind of like uber Rice Krispies treats...

careful not to burn your almonds when toasting, or START OVER again if you do...the burned flavor impacts the bark if you use them. (oops... sorry, honey!):yuck:

God Bless; take care!

-praying for Paige and her family-
 
has anyone tried this with the milk chocolate flavored almond bark? I think i'm going to attempt it tonight...
 
What about Raspberry flavored Craisins????
 
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Mmmm...both the milk chocolate and the raspberry craisins sound delish!

Really, I refuse to make any more of this unless I am going to GIVE IT AWAY! I have eaten way too much of it in the past few days!
 
So I made two batches yesterday, one with white chocolate and one with milk chocolate....everyone seemed to like the white chocolate better, but raved about both.
 
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Jenelle~

Good to know...thanks for updating us!
 
I have not tried this yet, but I am drooling over this thread!!!! Where do you find the almond bark? I want to try this, but that seems to be my major stumbling block.

And if not cranberries, they also have dried strawberries and/or blueberries too, correct?
 
I did not have luck at my local grocery store, but my director found it at Giant, and I found it at a walmart supercenter. It was in the cake/baking aisle along side of the nuts and chocolates. It comes in a big block of about 20-24 oz.
 
Aldi carries it too. along with the almonds, rice cereal, dried cranberries... gotta love Aldi.
 
I haven't tried Pc's but I have done Paula Deen's before. It is great too. I made it last year. And I put it in little tins and gave it to our Senior Adult Ladies Sunday School class - they were so thrilled.
 
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I got mine at Walmart...around $2 for 24 oz!
 
caynreth said:
Aldi carries it too. along with the almonds, rice cereal, dried cranberries... gotta love Aldi.
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Yep! I got everything I needed to make this at Aldi's!:chef:
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What ingredients do I need to make Festive Cranberry Crunch Bark?

To make Festive Cranberry Crunch Bark, you will need the following ingredients: white chocolate chips, dried cranberries, chopped nuts (such as pecans or almonds), and a pinch of sea salt. Optional ingredients can include crushed peppermint or a drizzle of dark chocolate for added flavor.

How do I prepare the chocolate for the bark?

To prepare the chocolate, melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Be careful not to overheat, as this can cause the chocolate to seize.

What is the best way to mix in the cranberries and nuts?

Once the white chocolate is melted, remove it from the microwave and gently fold in the dried cranberries and chopped nuts using a spatula. Make sure to mix thoroughly so that the cranberries and nuts are evenly distributed throughout the chocolate.

How do I set the bark after pouring it onto a baking sheet?

After mixing in the cranberries and nuts, pour the chocolate mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread it out evenly with a spatula to your desired thickness. Allow the bark to set at room temperature for about 1-2 hours, or you can speed up the process by placing it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

How do I store Festive Cranberry Crunch Bark once it's set?

Once the bark is set and hardened, break it into pieces and store it in an airtight container. It can be kept at room temperature for up to a week or in the refrigerator for longer freshness. If you want to prevent sticking, you can layer the pieces with parchment paper in the container.

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