Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Bark (Print Version)

Rich dark chocolate adorned with strawberries, pistachios, rose, and gold for a decadent, easy-to-make treat.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chocolate

01 - 10.6 oz high-quality dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa), chopped

→ Toppings

02 - 1.4 oz freeze-dried strawberries, roughly crushed
03 - 1.1 oz shelled pistachios, lightly chopped
04 - 2 tbsp dried rose petals, food grade
05 - 1 sheet edible gold leaf, optional for garnish

→ Extras

06 - 1 tsp flaky sea salt

# How-To Steps:

01 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper
02 - Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of gently simmering water using a double boiler method, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat
03 - Pour the melted chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet and spread into an even layer approximately 0.2 inches thick using an offset spatula
04 - Immediately sprinkle the freeze-dried strawberries, pistachios, rose petals, and sea salt evenly over the chocolate layer
05 - If using edible gold leaf, gently place small pieces on top for a luxurious finish
06 - Allow the bark to set at room temperature or refrigerate for 30 minutes until completely firm
07 - Once set, break the bark into shards and serve immediately or store in an airtight container

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • It looks intimidating but takes only 15 minutes of actual work, which means you can impress people without the stress.
  • The combination of freeze-dried strawberries, rose petals, and gold leaf makes something feel genuinely special, like you've unlocked a secret menu item.
  • It's the kind of dessert that makes people slow down and actually taste it instead of rushing through.
02 -
  • Water is chocolate's enemy, so make sure your bowl is completely dry and no steam from the simmering water gets into your melting chocolate, or it'll seize into a grainy mess.
  • The magic happens in those first 30 seconds after you pour the chocolate, so have your toppings ready to go before you start melting anything.
03 -
  • Use the best chocolate you can find or afford, because in a recipe this simple, the chocolate is doing most of the heavy lifting and deserves your attention.
  • If your kitchen is warm, refrigerate the chocolate sheet as soon as you're done topping it, because humidity and heat are your bark's enemies and speed matters.
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