Dark Chocolate Bark with Cranberries and Almonds Mix Ins and Moulds
Written by jheelum basu | October 24, 2025
Are you craving a dessert that represents a perfect blend of sweet, savory, crunchy, and chewy textures? Well, this
dark chocolate bark with cranberries and almonds should be your go-to option.
You can experience the ultimate indulgence with this
dark chocolate bark with cranberries and almonds, which is crafted with rich dark chocolate and enriched with freeze-dried raspberry and dried cranberry, resulting in a beautiful balance of textures and flavours.
It is an extremely simple, antioxidant-rich, and easy-to-make-at-home dessert recipe that you can prepare in no time. In simple words, a
dark chocolate bark with cranberries and almonds is best described as a sheet of melted and cooled chocolate, covered with nuts and dried fruits. This dessert has got ‘bark’ in its name owing to its resemblance to the uneven, craggy surface of a tree.
Studded with chewy dried cranberries and crunchy almonds, this chunky
dark chocolate bark with cranberries and almonds is a delightful sweet holiday treat. Chocolate bark is surprisingly easy to make at home. Be it a summer evening party or a holiday picnic, this dessert is appropriate for all occasions.
Moreover, this is perfect for gifting to loved ones as well, as this alluring dessert is irresistibly delicious.
Dark Chocolate Bark with Cranberries & Almonds Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 Cups of high-quality dark chocolate
- 1.5 cups of roasted almonds
- ¾ cups of dried cranberries (craisins)
Dark Chocolate Bark with Cranberries & Almonds: Step-by-Step Guide
Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Take whole almonds and roast them on a sheet tray until they are visibly browner. Allow them to cool down
Take a small handful of craisins and almonds. Roughly chop and set aside.
Prepare a rectangular flat baking tray with baking paper, and set aside.
Next, melt the dark chocolate slowly over a double broiler on very low heat. Keep stirring. Or, you can microwave the chocolate at 50 percent power for 30-second intervals, until it is smooth. To infuse the rich, luscious flavor of chocolate, it is recommended to use fine-quality dark chocolate. Chocolate chips are not really recommended as they don’t melt very smoothly.
Once the chocolate melts completely, spread the melted chocolate out across the paper-lined tray.
Quickly add the roasted almonds and chopped cranberries to the chocolate base. To achieve that nutty, crunchy texture, it is best to use whole roasted almonds, which infuse a stronger flavour than regular almonds, and therefore are perfect for this recipe. Finely chopped dried cranberries are an absolute tastemaker for this dessert.
Place the almond and chocolate bark into the fridge to set completely.
Once set, remove from the fridge and place the chocolate bark onto a chopping board. Cut into shards with a sharp knife.
This
dark chocolate bark with cranberries and almonds can be stored at room temperature for about 5-7 days. However, storing it in an airtight container in the fridge is ideal.
Dark Chocolate Bark with Cranberries & Almonds: Tips & Tricks
Make sure you use a fine-quality chocolate. Avoid chocolate chips. They are not ideal for this dessert as they tend to hold their shape and therefore don't melt smoothly.
Good quality roasted almonds are imperative for that nuttier and richer flavor than raw, unroasted almonds. Whole almonds are better to use for that nutty consistency than flaked almonds.
Allow the bark to chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour before cutting into shards or pieces with a sharp flat knife.