• Chop chocolate and take in a glass bowl.
• Coarsely chop pistachios.
• Line a plate or a baking sheet with a parchment paper.
• Take chocolate in a microwave safe bowl. If using a double boiler, check instructions below.
• Microwave for 1 minute 15 seconds in 30 + 30 + 15 second intervals. Stir between each interval.
• At this point, chocolate should be almost melted. If not microwave for another 15 or 30 seconds.
• Keep stirring and let rest of the chocolate melt. At this point chocolate is warm enough to melt remaining unmelted chocolate.
• Add ½ pistachios and cranberries to chocolate and mix well.
• Pour melted chocolate on parchment paper lined plate or baking sheet and spread into a thin, ¼" layer.
• Sprinkle remaining nuts and dry fruit on melted chocolate.
• Let chocolate solidify. This will take 2-4 hours. Or you can refrigerate for some time.
• Once set and firm, break chocolate into small pieces.
• Store in an airtight container in a cool place or refrigerator.

How to melt chocolate in a double boiler

• Boil 1"-2" of water in a saucepan and reduce the flame to simmer.
• Place chocolate bowl on saucepan. Make sure steam does not escape from the edges.
• Stir chopped chocolate until almost melted. This should take about 3 minuets depending on how hot the steam is.
• Follow the preparation above from step 7.