Cashew Tiger Butter ~ this delicious chocolate and cashew butter bark is fun to make and even more fun to eat! Let the kids help you swirl the layers together!
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While all your friends are running around stockpiling huge plastic bags of crappy candy, I thought I’d share an alternative…you can make Cashew Tiger Butter in far less time than it would take you to get to the corner drugstore and wade through the candy aisle. Imagine your favorite chocolate teamed up with your favorite nut butter (I chose cashew) and you’ve got the idea.
This bark is a sure fire people pleaser…one layer is made with a blend of white chocolate and cashew butter, and the second layer is pure dark chocolate. The two are swirled together to create the fun ‘tiger’ pattern. I melt everything in the microwave so this is a no muss no fuss project. After it’s hardened and you cut it into squares it looks waaaaay more complicated and impressive than it actually is. Always a plus ;)
TIP: Don’t be afraid to run through the layers over and over again with your chopstick, the more you swirl, the more intricate your pattern will be.
Traditional tiger butter is made with peanut butter, and yes, you can use crunchy if you like. You could also use almond, or macadamia, or pecan butter. Try using milk chocolate for a different flavor.
TIP: This bark is a little softer than regular chocolate bark because the cashew butter in the first layer. I like to keep it refrigerated until serving.
If you master the easy steps to making a swirled bark like this you’ll never be more than a few minutes away from a fabulous dessert or homemade holiday food gift.
Ingredients
- one 12-ounce package (about 2 cups) white chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup cashew butter
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line a standard baking sheet with a silicone mat, parchment, or foil.
- Put the white chocolate and the cashew butter in a microwave safe bowl and heat on high for one minutes. Remove and stir until the chocolate is melted and everything is combined and smooth. Microwave for a further 15 seconds if necessary. Don't over heat.
- Put the dark chocolate chips in a small microwave safe measuring up and heat for 1 minute. Stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Pour the cashew butter mixture out onto the baking sheet. Spread it out with an offset spatula until it is approximately a 8x12 rectangle. Don't stress over the exact size, your bark can be as thick or thin as you like.
- Drizzle the dark chocolate over the cashew layer in long stripes.
- Take the pointed end of a chopstick and swirl the layers together.
- Let the chocolate sit until completely firm. If your house is warm, put the tray in the refrigerator.
- When the bark is solid, remove it from the silicone or foil, and cut it into pieces. Keep chilled until ready to eat.
Notes:
- If you have nut allergies you can make this bark without the cashew butter, just use the white and dark chocolate alone. (See below) Make the base white or dark chocolate, whatever your preference.
17 Comments
Susan
November 1, 2016 at 4:34 pmI love all of your beautiful bark recipes, Sue, but the cashew butter really has me drooling over this one!
Adina
October 30, 2016 at 5:12 amSo beautiful! And not only today’s pictures, those other ones as well…
krishna
October 29, 2016 at 9:43 pmIt’s a fabulous yet easy recipe..
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Jules @ WolfItDown
October 29, 2016 at 12:49 pmThese look absolutely amazing Sue! And so few ingredients as well – I’m all for it :D Thanks for the tip! xx
2 sisters recipes
October 29, 2016 at 11:37 amThis sounds delicious and so easy to make ! Thanks for the idea Sue. Have a great weekend!
Laura | Tutti Dolci
October 28, 2016 at 11:25 pmThose swirls are gorgeous! What a stunning bark!
Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness
October 28, 2016 at 8:59 pmThis looks beautiful. And yes, I would say this is more delicious than any candy you can buy at the store.
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers
October 28, 2016 at 1:32 pmBrilliant! And beautiful :) Love the cashew and chocolate combination.
Karen @ Seasonal Cravings
October 28, 2016 at 12:20 pmLove chocolate bark and this sounds so delicious with cashew butter. I just made a trip to TJ’s for cashew butter today. Bark is the easiest dessert ever!
cheri
October 28, 2016 at 12:15 pmHi Sue, you make this sound so easy to make, looks beautiful and tasty!
Matt @ RoughEats
October 28, 2016 at 11:49 amThis looks really lovely and artful. It sounds like it would make a great chocolate bark!
Chris Scheuer
October 28, 2016 at 10:31 amThis looks like artwork, not a sweet treat but what a wonderful combination – beautiful and delicious can’t be beat!
Cathy
October 28, 2016 at 10:31 amThis sounds so yummy, and I love the comment you made about pistachio butter, even yummier! I’m traveling and was just wondering what my sister in law would ask me to make for Thanksgiving dinner. Last year, there were so many variations on pumpkin pie, this would be something tasty, but different. Especially after a huge meal.
Tricia @ Saving room for dessert
October 28, 2016 at 5:40 amWhat a great idea to add the cashew butter. This would make a terrific homemade holiday gift! Have a terrific weekend Sue :)
Sue
October 28, 2016 at 6:28 amThanks Tricia ~ there are so many nut butters to choose from ~ wouldn’t a white chocolate pistachio version be yummy?
Angie@Angie's Recipes
October 28, 2016 at 5:22 amBeautiful! I do love the extra add of cashew butter in these.
Robyn @ Simply Fresh Dinners
October 28, 2016 at 3:59 amThis is such a perfect treat for the upcoming holidays, Sue. Love this delicious flavour combo! You make the prettiest foods!