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Tropical Layered Bark

Updated Sep 21, 2010
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Four ingredients and one hour is all it takes to make these colorful candies inspired by the islands.

Tropical Layered Bark

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 60 min
  • Servings 108
  • Ingredients 4
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Ingredients

  • 12 oz chocolate-flavored candy coating, cut up
  • 3/4 cup coarsely chopped cashews
  • 12 oz vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark), cut up
  • 3/4 cup dried tropical three-fruit mix (from 7-oz bag)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. In 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate coating on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave in 15-second increments, stirring after each, until melted. Stir in cashews. Spread in thin 12x9-inch rectangle on cookie sheet. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
  • Step 
    2
    In another 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave vanilla coating on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave in 15-second increments, stirring after each, until melted. Stir in 1/2 cup of the dried fruit. Quickly and carefully spoon and quickly spread half of the vanilla mixture over half of the chocolate layer (edges may not be completely covered). Repeat spreading remaining vanilla mixture over remaining chocolate layer. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup dried fruit evenly over top; press in lightly.
  • Step 
    3
    Let stand about 30 minutes or until completely cooled and set. Cut into 1-inch pieces. Store covered at room temperature.

Nutrition

45 Calories
2 1/2g Total Fat
0g Protein
5g Total Carbohydrate
4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Candy
Calories
45
Calories from Fat
20
Total Fat
2 1/2g
4%
Saturated Fat
1 1/2g
7%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
5mg
0%
Potassium
30mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
5g
2%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
4g
Protein
0g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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