Description
Valentine’s double chocolate bark melts hearts with its luxurious blend of dark and white chocolate, sprinkled with romantic red dried strawberries and crushed almonds. Romantic dessert lovers will adore this simple yet elegant treat perfect for sharing with someone special.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 4 ounces (113 grams) white chocolate, chopped
Toppings:
- Sprinkles
- Sanding sugar
- Candy hearts
- Coated chocolates
Instructions
- Prepare a small saucepan with approximately one inch of water, heating gently over moderate temperature.
- Select a heatproof bowl and position it atop the simmering water, carefully melting white chocolate until smooth and glossy, stirring periodically with a rubber spatula.
- Repeat the melting technique with bittersweet chocolate using a separate heatproof vessel, ensuring a consistent, silky texture.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, creating a smooth surface for chocolate preparation.
- Gently cascade the melted bittersweet chocolate across the parchment, utilizing a spatula to distribute evenly, creating a uniform layer approximately quarter-inch thick.
- Artfully drizzle the melted white chocolate across the dark chocolate base, creating elegant zigzag patterns or decorative swirls.
- Using a fine skewer or toothpick, delicately intertwine the chocolate layers, generating a mesmerizing marbled visual effect.
- Embellish the surface with festive toppings like romantic candy hearts, colorful sprinkles, shimmering sanding sugar, or decadent chocolate fragments.
- Transfer the decorated chocolate sheet into the refrigerator, allowing it to solidify for approximately thirty minutes.
- Once completely chilled and firm, fracture the chocolate bark into irregular, rustic pieces, perfect for romantic sharing.
Notes
- Melt chocolate gently to prevent burning and maintain smooth texture, using a double boiler method with indirect heat.
- Create beautiful marbling by drizzling white chocolate in random patterns, then swirl with a skewer for elegant, artistic design.
- Select high-quality chocolate for richer flavor and smoother melting, preferably using couverture chocolate with higher cocoa butter content.
- Customize toppings based on dietary needs or preferences, like using vegan chocolate, gluten-free sprinkles, or sugar-free decorations for health-conscious guests.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg