Dark Chocolate Bark with Strawberries and Pretzels
This dark chocolate bark combines rich chocolate with tangy strawberries and crunchy pretzels for a quick, no-bake treat that’s both beautiful and delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 12-ounce bag dark chocolate chips (at least 60% cacao)
1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
1 cup pretzels, crushed
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate using a microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, or use a double boiler, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread the melted chocolate evenly into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Sprinkle the crushed freeze-dried strawberries and pretzels evenly over the chocolate, gently pressing them in.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour, until fully set.
- Break the hardened chocolate into pieces and serve or store.
Notes
Add nuts like almonds or pistachios for extra crunch.
Swap dark chocolate with milk or white chocolate for a sweeter variation.
Try adding shredded coconut or dried fruits like cranberries.
Drizzle caramel or sprinkle sea salt for enhanced flavor.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or refrigerate/freeze for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
