Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberry Bark
Make this simple, no-bake chocolate covered strawberry bark using fresh strawberries and your favorite chocolate for a quick, attractive treat.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 min
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 12 ounces good quality melting chocolate (milk, dark, or white)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother melting)
- 1 tablespoon freeze-dried strawberry powder (optional, for color/flavor boost)
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Thinly slice the fresh strawberries. Pat the slices very dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture; this prevents the chocolate from seizing.
- Chop the melting chocolate into small, uniform pieces.
- Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until smooth. Stir in the coconut oil if using. Alternatively, melt the chocolate using a double boiler.
- Pour the melted chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet. Use an offset spatula to spread the chocolate into an even layer, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Immediately arrange the dried strawberry slices evenly over the melted chocolate layer. If using, lightly sprinkle the freeze-dried strawberry powder over the top.
- Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour, or until the chocolate is completely firm.
- Once set, lift the parchment paper and break the bark into irregular pieces. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Drying the strawberries thoroughly is the most important step to prevent weeping or bloom on the chocolate surface.
- For a decorative look, use a mix of white and dark chocolate, pouring one layer first, letting it set slightly, then pouring the second layer on top before adding strawberries.
- Store the finished bark in the refrigerator; it softens quickly at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 5