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Strawberry Peanut Butter Bark Recipe

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Delight in this refreshing and indulgent Strawberry Peanut Butter Bark, featuring fresh strawberries layered with creamy peanut butter and topped with a smooth semi-sweet chocolate coating. This no-bake treat perfectly blends fruity, nutty, and chocolaty flavors with a hint of sea salt, making it a simple yet elegant dessert or snack, ready in just over two hours.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

Fruit

  • 1 pound fresh strawberries

Peanut Butter Layer

  • 1½ cups peanut butter

Chocolate Topping

  • 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (12-ounce bag)
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable shortening

Garnish (Optional)

  • Flakey sea salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the base: Line a large cutting board or baking sheet with a 9×13-inch piece of parchment paper. This will serve as the base for your bark and make it easy to remove once set.
  2. Slice the strawberries: Wash and dry the strawberries thoroughly. Remove the tops to create a flat surface, then slice each strawberry lengthwise into thick slices. Trim off the rounded edges of the outer slices so they can lay flat on the parchment.
  3. Arrange the strawberries: Place the sliced strawberries evenly in rows on the parchment paper. Alternate their direction so the triangular ends fit snugly into the gaps of the adjacent rows, creating a neat mosaic pattern.
  4. Spread the peanut butter: Melt the peanut butter in the microwave for 15-20 seconds until soft enough to spread. Evenly coat the strawberries with the peanut butter layer. Place the entire board in the freezer for 5 minutes to firm up before adding the chocolate.
  5. Melt the chocolate and shortening: Combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and vegetable shortening in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second increments, stirring well after each until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
  6. Top with chocolate: Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer and spread it evenly. Immediately sprinkle flakey sea salt on top if using, to add a contrasting savory touch.
  7. Freeze to set: Return the board to the freezer for at least two hours. This step allows the strawberries to firm up and the chocolate to solidify, creating a perfect bark texture.
  8. Slice and serve: Once set, slice the bark into pieces of your preferred size and enjoy this sweet and satisfying treat.

Notes

  • Use good quality fresh strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
  • Peanut butter can be substituted with almond or cashew butter for variation.
  • If you prefer a dairy-free chocolate, opt for vegan chocolate chips.
  • The vegetable shortening helps the chocolate maintain a smooth, glossy finish and firm texture.
  • Store leftover bark in an airtight container in the freezer to keep it fresh and firm.
  • Sprinkling sea salt is optional but enhances the chocolate and peanut butter flavors beautifully.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/strawberry-peanut-butter-bark-recipe/