You can customise the bark by changing the flavour of the macaroons, the tint of the white chocolate and the type of nuts.
Ingredients:
- 720g (1 1/2 pounds) white chocolate, chopped coarsely
- 1/2 cup (10g) puffed rice, chopped coarsely
- 45g coarsely chopped pistachios
- Pink oil-based food colouring
- 5 pink macaroons, halved
- 2 tablespoons freeze-dried raspberry pieces
Method:
- Grease a 22cm (8 3/4 inch) (base measurement) frying pan; line base with baking paper
- Place chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl over a medium saucepan of simmering water (do not allow base of bowl to touch water); stir until melted
- Working quickly, stir puffed rice, half the melted chocolate and half the pistachios in a medium bowl until combined. Spread mixture evenly in pan. Stand for 20 minutes or until slightly set
- Meanwhile, divide remaining melted chocolate between two small bowls; tint one bowl with pink food colouring
- Pour both bowls of chocolate over mixture in pan. Using a teaspoon, gently swirl the two chocolate colours together. Gently press macaroons into the surface; sprinkle with raspberry pieces and remaining pistachios. Stand for 6 hours or until set. Cut bark into 12 wedges to serve.
Prep + Cook Time: 20 minutes (+ standing)
Makes 12 pieces
Tips: Oil-based food colouring is available from cake decorating suppliers and some large craft stores. Freeze-dried raspberry pieces are available from gourmet food stores and some health food stores
Do-Ahead: The bark can be made up to a week ahead; store in an airtight container at room temperature
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