Nut Fruit Bark

Name: Nut Fruit Bark
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1-1/2 pounds.
Ingredients: 1 pound dark chocolate, coarsely chopped; 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder; 1/2 cup dried cherries or blueberries; 1/2 cup macadamia nuts, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped cashews; 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling YIELD: 1-1/2 pounds.

Here's a sophisticated version of fruit bark. Dark chocolate turns into a rich mocha flavor with the espresso powder. If you're a fan of sweet-salty tidbits, make sure to use the sea salt. —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey

Ingredients

1 pound dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
1/2 cup dried cherries or blueberries
1/2 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
1/2 cup chopped cashews
1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt, optional

Directions

1. Line the bottom and sides of a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with parchment; grease the paper and set aside.
2. In a double boiler or metal bowl over hot water, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Stir in espresso powder and half the cherries and nuts. Spread into prepared pan; top with remaining cherries and nuts (pan will not be full). Sprinkle with salt if desired. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm.
3. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1 ounce: 147 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 26mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.

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