Valentine Chocolate Strawberry Bark (Printable)

A no-bake chocolate treat with freeze-dried strawberries and colorful sprinkles, ready in 40 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Chocolate Base

01 - 7 oz high-quality dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa), chopped
02 - 3.5 oz white chocolate, chopped

→ Toppings

03 - 1 oz freeze-dried strawberries, lightly crushed
04 - 2 tablespoons Valentine-themed sprinkles
05 - 1 tablespoon chopped pistachios or sliced almonds (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pot of gently simmering water using the double boiler method, or in 30-second bursts in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
03 - Pour the melted dark chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread into a rectangle approximately 8 by 10 inches using a spatula.
04 - Melt the white chocolate in a separate bowl using the same method as the dark chocolate.
05 - Drizzle the white chocolate over the dark chocolate base. Use a toothpick or knife to swirl for a marbled effect.
06 - Immediately sprinkle the freeze-dried strawberries, sprinkles, and nuts (if using) evenly over the chocolate. Gently press them in to adhere.
07 - Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, or until fully set.
08 - Once set, break into pieces and serve or package for gifting.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • No oven required, which means your kitchen stays cool and you can make this while wearing your favorite sweater.
  • It looks absolutely stunning but takes barely any real effort, so you can pretend you're a chocolate artisan.
  • The combination of snap-and-melt dark chocolate with the bright tartness of freeze-dried strawberries feels genuinely luxurious.
02 -
  • Temperature control is everything—if your chocolate gets too hot, it becomes grainy and bitter, so go slow and trust the process.
  • Sprinkle your toppings immediately after spreading the white chocolate, before everything cools and hardens, or they'll just slide off.
03 -
  • Invest in a chocolate thermometer if you're serious about tempering, but honestly, this no-tempering method works perfectly fine for a casual, rustic-looking bark.
  • Store your finished bark in an airtight container with parchment between layers so pieces don't stick together—refrigeration is perfect for this, though a cool pantry works too.
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