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We can see ourselves wanting to break off a piece of this chocolate-cherry bark right now. What a delicious gourmet treat!

Ingredients To Muster Up: 

• ¾ cup almonds
• 12 ounces dark chocolate
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup cherries

The Directions To Drag Out: 

1. Toast 3/4 cup almonds until light gold, 8 to 10 minutes.
2. Fill a saucepan with 1 inch water; bring to a simmer.
   Set a bowl atop saucepan.
3. Place 10 ounces dark chocolate in bowl stirring, until smooth. Remove bowl from saucepan; add another 2 ounces dark chocolate and stir until smooth.
4. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, almonds and 1/3 cup dried tart cherries.
5. Pour onto baking sheet; spread into an even layer about 1/4 inch thick. Refrigerate until firm.

Why not make this then serve it as a surprise treat for friends and family? Not only will they all marvel at how good it is, you can tell them you made it yourself! That is certainly something to be proud of during every special occasion.

The only problem you may have is everyone will want you to make this yummy chocolate treat ALL of the time!

Article Source: Epicurious.

Photo Source: KAT TEUSCH