Decadent Fluffy Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Bark
A simple yet show-stopping homemade treat combining rich, fluffy chocolate with fresh strawberries for a light, melt-in-your-mouth dessert perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- About 1 cup (150 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of sea salt
- Optional: white chocolate chips for drizzling
- Optional: freeze-dried strawberries for added crunch and berry flavor
Instructions
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Wash and thinly slice fresh strawberries. Set aside on a paper towel to absorb excess moisture.
- Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth. Alternatively, melt using a double boiler on low heat.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form, light and fluffy but not grainy.
- Let the melted chocolate cool slightly until warm to the touch but not hard. Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the chocolate, then fold in the remaining whipped cream until airy and smooth.
- Pour the fluffy chocolate mixture onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and spread evenly to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Press the sliced strawberries gently onto the top of the chocolate bark and sprinkle a pinch of sea salt evenly over the surface.
- Chill the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 30-45 minutes until firm. Optionally, chill in the freezer for 20 minutes but watch closely to avoid over-hardening.
- Remove from fridge and break the bark into irregular pieces. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Let melted chocolate cool to about body temperature before folding in whipped cream to maintain fluffiness. Slice strawberries thinly and pat dry to avoid sogginess. Spread chocolate mixture gently to keep air in. Chill bark thoroughly for best texture. For dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use dairy-free chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 oz (28 g) pi
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Protein: 2
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