How to Make Pistachio and Chocolate Bark

If you love chocolate and nuts, especially the pistachios, here's a wonderful treat to make and add to your holiday menu. Quick and easy no-bake pistachio and chocolate bark recipe >>

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Gather and prepare the following ingredients for the pistachio and chocolate bark recipe:
   
   * 1-1/2 pounds semi-sweet baking chocolate chips
   * 1 cup shelled, roasted and coarsely chopped pistachio nuts, plus 1/3 cup
   * 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange or lemon zest
   * 1/4 cup raisins

2. Line a 9" x 13" (or larger) baking dish bottom and sides with foil. Mix the 1 cup of the pistachios and 1/4 cup raisins in a bowl, and then divide mixture in half. Add orange or lemon zest to one of the half. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, melt one pound chocolate chips in microwave using high heat until popping sound occurs.

4. Fold the pistachio-raisin part that includes the zest to the melted chocolate. Stir in the remaining chocolate chips, folding and working quickly while the mixture is still hot.

5. Transfer pistachio-chocolate mixture onto prepared baking dish. Spread to a 1/4" thickness. Smooth top with a spatula after pouring. Sprinkle remaining 1/3 cup pistachios on top the mixture.
   
   Cover dish with plastic food wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until bark is firm and set.

6. Invert pan and place pistachio and chocolate bark on a platter. Discard foil. Use a long sharp knife and cut out some straight lines on the bark. Use hand to break pistachio and chocolate bark into 3" or 4" size of irregular shape pieces. Enjoy.

[godfather25]

on 11/11/2009 Great pistachio and chocolate bark recipe.

[sonni57]

on 11/11/2009 I love chocolate and pistachios so this is the recipe for me.