Chocolate bark (or chocolate slab) is one of the treats loved by many, and making this treat is incredibly simple and quick. Let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen to make it.
1. Strawberry and pistachio chocolate bark
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
2 hours
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Strawberry and pistachio chocolate bark Serves 4
Pure dark chocolate 500 gr Strawberries 6 fruits (choose large ones) Pistachios 50 gr
What is pure chocolate?
- Pure chocolate (Couverture chocolate) is a type of chocolate used in baking to coat the outside of cakes or desserts, with the main ingredients being pure cocoa and cocoa butter, where the cocoa butter content is required to be at least 32%.
- Pure chocolate can be purchased at stores selling baking supplies and ingredients or can be bought on e-commerce websites.
Tools needed
Oven, knife,…
How to make Strawberry and Pistachio Chocolate Bark
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Dried Strawberries
Wash the strawberries and slice them thinly.
Place the strawberries on a baking tray lined with a layer of parchment paper. Put the tray in the oven, adjusting the temperature to 100 degrees Celsius or 212 degrees Fahrenheit for 60 – 90 minutes.
Note: You can buy dried strawberries at supermarkets and bakeries to save time.
You can also see more How to dry fruit with an oil-free fryer.
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Melting the Chocolate
Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces so that it melts quickly.
Place the dark chocolate into a glass bowl. Use another glass bowl of the same size or larger and pour hot water into it. Put the bowl of chocolate into the bowl of hot water and stir with a spoon until the chocolate is completely melted.
Once the chocolate is melted, place the bowl containing the chocolate into a bowl of cold ice water to cool it down. Do not let the chocolate solidify.
Note: Do not melt chocolate directly over the fire as it will burn the chocolate.
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Pour the chocolate into the mold and decorate
Use a mold of your desired shape lined with parchment paper underneath.
Pour the melted chocolate inside, gently tap the mold to spread the chocolate evenly.
Arrange the strawberries and pistachios for a nice appearance. Let the chocolate set naturally at room temperature or you can place the chocolate in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes.
Cut the chocolate into bite-sized pieces.
Note: It is best to let the chocolate set naturally at room temperature to avoid the chocolate “sweating” when taken out of the refrigerator.
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Final Product
Strawberry and pistachio chocolate bark is an interesting combination of colors and flavors. The sweet chocolate blends with the slight tartness of strawberries and the nuttiness of pistachios, creating a harmonious explosion of flavors. This is a delicious and visually appealing gift to give to a loved one on special anniversaries.
2. Colorful Chocolate Bark
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Preparation
1 hour
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Colorful Chocolate Bark Serves 4
Pure chocolate in various colors and flavors 500 gr (dark/ yellow/ pink/ purple/ green – 500 gr each) Mixed nuts 200 gr (Pistachios/ almonds/ walnuts…) Dried fruits 200 gr (Oranges/ lemons…) Chocolate cookies 3 l Dried coconut 50 grams Gummy candy 100 gr Marshmallow 100 gr (about 1 pack)
Note: All ingredients and tools for making chocolate bark can be purchased at baking supply stores or ordered online from e-commerce sites or specialized baking websites.
Tools Required
Chocolate mold, stove, piping bags
How to make colorful chocolate bark
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Melting the chocolate
Prepare a pot and fill it with hot water.
Put the types of chocolate into triangular bags by color and place them in the hot water, waiting for the chocolate to melt completely.
Note: While the chocolate is melting, use your hands to massage the triangular bags to ensure the chocolate melts evenly and does not clump.
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Cut the ingredients
Cut the dried fruits, gummy candies, marshmallows, cookies,… into bite-sized pieces.
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Pour the chocolate into the mold and decorate
Pour the chocolate by flavor and color according to your preference. Gently tap the mold to spread the chocolate evenly and create a beautiful mix.
Decorate the chocolate bars with mixed nuts, dried fruits,… in any order and arrangement you like.
Place the chocolate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes, remove from the mold, and put it into a storage bag.
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Final Product
Colorful chocolate bark decorated in a fun way is a great choice for gifts on important occasions throughout the year. The sweet taste of chocolate combined with nuts, dried fruits, and various toppings creates a wonderful treat.
How to store chocolate bark:
- You can wrap chocolate bark bars in plastic wrap or clear plastic containers and add accessories for gift presentation.
- Store chocolate in a cool place away from sunlight, and it can be kept in the refrigerator.
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Chocolate bark is a gift that is both delicious and visually appealing, perfect for giving to family and loved ones, especially for that special someone. We hope that TasteVN’s sharing will help you create wonderful gifts, wishing you success.
*Refer to the images and recipe from: YouTube channel TV, Your Korean Friend
