Dubai chocolate strawberry bark (Printable)

Luxurious dark chocolate layered with strawberries, pistachios, rose, and edible gold for an elegant treat.

# Components:

→ 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

# Directions:

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 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.
05 - If using, gently place small pieces of edible gold leaf 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 or store in an airtight container.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in a patisserie when you actually spent fifteen minutes arranging toppings like edible confetti.
  • The combination of tart freeze-dried strawberry, nutty pistachio, floral rose, and that whisper of sea salt creates a flavor story that unfolds with each bite.
  • It's the kind of dessert that makes people pause mid-conversation to ask what they're eating.
02 -
  • Don't skip the sea salt—it's not optional seasoning, it's the element that makes people taste the chocolate differently, amplifying the cocoa and cutting through the sweetness in the most elegant way.
  • The toppings need to go on while the chocolate is still warm enough to grip them slightly; if you wait too long, they'll just slide around on a set surface.
03 -
  • If your kitchen is warm, refrigerate the bark instead of setting it at room temperature—humidity is chocolate's quiet enemy and will make it dull.
  • Buy slightly more edible gold leaf than you think you'll need because it tears and clings to itself, and having extras saves you from frustration.
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