Strawberry Heart Bark Recipes

STRAWBERRY CHOCOLATE BARK

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Put three-quarters of the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted. Stir in the remaining chocolate until smooth. Spread the chocolate 1/4 inch thick on the prepared baking sheet; top with the freeze-dried strawberries. Chill until set, then break into pieces.

FROZEN YOGURT BARK WITH STRAWBERRY-BALSAMIC JAM

Steps:

• Make the jam: Combine the strawberries, sugar, vinegar and vanilla extract in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until the strawberries soften and the mixture thickens, about 20 minutes. Remove the jam from the pan to a bowl and cool to room temperature. Stir in the lemon zest and juice.
• Make the bark: Spread the yogurt on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet in a thin layer (about 1/3-inch thick). Dollop 1/2 cup jam over the yogurt and use a wooden skewer or tip of a knife to swirl. Sprinkle the fruit and chocolate shavings on top. Place in the freezer and freeze until firm, 2 to 3 hours. Once frozen, break into pieces.

PRETZEL STRAWBERRY BARK

Steps:

• Line a 15x10x1-in. pan with parchment; set aside. , In a double boiler or metal bowl over hot water, melt chocolate until 2/3 pieces are melted. Remove from heat; stir until smooth. Stir in 1 cup pretzels. Spread into prepared pan; top with strawberries and remaining pretzels (pan will not be full). Refrigerate until firm, 15-20 minutes. Break or cut into pieces. Store in an airtight container.