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Chocolate Bark

This Chocolate Bark is a stunningly layered treat! With rich chocolates and delightful toppings, it’s a sweet masterpiece waiting to be made.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Bark:
  • 10 ounces milk chocolate
  • Peanut butter melted Drizzled on top for extra creaminess.
  • 10 ounces white chocolate
  • Pretzels broken into pieces For a salty, crunchy element.
  • 10 ounces dark chocolate
  • Pistachios chopped Nutty and flavorful topping.
  • Optional: Nuts, seeds, sea salt, dried fruit, etc. - Customize to your liking!

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper or Reynolds Wrap Heavy Duty Foil
  • Microwave-safe bowls
  • Spatula
  • Knife or pizza cutter

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Step 1: Prepare your workspace - Line a baking sheet with Reynolds Wrap Heavy Duty Foil or parchment paper for easy clean-up.
  2. Step 2: Melt the milk chocolate - In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 10 ounces of milk chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Pour onto the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly.
  3. Step 3: Add toppings to the milk chocolate layer - While warm, sprinkle peanut butter cups and peanuts over the milk chocolate. Press them in gently.
  4. Step 4: Melt the white chocolate - Repeat melting with 10 ounces of white chocolate. Pour over the milk chocolate layer and spread evenly.
  5. Step 5: Top the white chocolate layer - Sprinkle M&M's and broken pretzel pieces over the white chocolate. Press down slightly.
  6. Step 6: Melt the dark chocolate - Melt 10 ounces of dark chocolate as before. Pour over the entire bark, covering previous layers.
  7. Step 7: Final toppings - Sprinkle chopped pistachios and freeze-dried strawberries on top of the dark chocolate layer.
  8. Step 8: Chill to set - Place in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours or until set.
  9. Step 9: Break the bark - Once set, remove from the refrigerator and use a knife or pizza cutter to break into pieces.

Notes

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor and texture.
  • Have all toppings ready before melting chocolate to ensure they stick well.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.