Valentine Chocolate Strawberry Bark (Printable Page)

A no-bake chocolate treat layered with freeze-dried strawberries and festive sprinkles, chilled to perfection.

# What You'll 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)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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 and spread into a rectangle approximately 8x10 inches using a spatula.
04 - Melt the white chocolate in a separate bowl using the double boiler or microwave method.
05 - Drizzle the white chocolate over the dark chocolate base and use a toothpick or knife to swirl for a marbled pattern.
06 - Immediately sprinkle the freeze-dried strawberries, Valentine sprinkles, and nuts (if using) evenly over the chocolate and gently press to adhere.
07 - Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until fully set.
08 - Once set, break into pieces and serve or package for gifting.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It requires zero baking skills and comes together in under 10 minutes of actual work.
  • The combination of tart freeze-dried strawberries against rich chocolate hits that sweet-and-unexpected note that makes people ask for the recipe.
  • You can package it beautifully and feel like you've done something impressive without the stress.
02 -
  • If your chocolate seizes (clumps up and looks grainy), it usually means water got into it, and there's no fixing it without starting over, so keep everything bone dry.
  • Don't use the refrigerator if your kitchen is warm—room temperature setting works faster and gives you a better texture than the cold fridge method.
  • Freeze-dried strawberries will lose their crispness if exposed to humidity, so store the finished bark in an airtight container and use it within a week.
03 -
  • If white chocolate is too thick to drizzle, thin it with a teaspoon of coconut oil—it melts at a similar temperature and won't change the flavor.
  • Toast your nuts lightly before adding them; it deepens their flavor and makes them taste intentional rather than like an afterthought.
  • Make a double batch and keep one in the freezer for up to three weeks, so you always have homemade chocolate on hand for unexpected moments.
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