Strawberry Pistachio Dark Chocolate Bark

This easy strawberry pistachio dark chocolate bark makes for a lovely DIY gift or easy dessert! It's made with freeze-dried strawberries, pistachios and toasted coconut, but you can easily customize with your favorite add-ins.

When you need a quick, crowd-pleasing dessert but don't want to turn on the oven, homemade chocolate bark is the way to go! This version with strawberries, pistachios and toasted coconut is a little sweet, a little bitter, nutty and perfectly balanced.

It's one of our favorite easy snacks to keep on hand (these Mounds Bar Dates are another favorite!). If you have last-minute guests, you'll always have something delicious to set out with coffee or tea!

How to make homemade chocolate bark

Homemade dark chocolate bark is truly so easy to make! Here’s what you’ll need:

Chocolate: High quality dark chocolate is the most important ingredient. We typically opt for something around the 72-80% range, so it’s not too dark. But feel free to go darker if you prefer! If you’re vegan or dairy free, be sure to read the label to check for dairy. 

We typically use a bar of chocolate and chop it into small chunks with a sharp knife. You can also use chocolate chips if desired. 

To melt dark chocolate for bark, you can either use a double boiler or (the much easier option), a microwave. To prevent burning, microwave in 20 second intervals, stirring well between each interval, until fully melted. 

We often stir in about 1 tablespoon of coconut oil, which helps loosen up the chocolate and makes it easier to pour. It’s an optional step, but definitely helps! 

Add-ins: we used freeze-dried strawberries, chopped pistachios and toasted coconut. Optional: finish with a sprinkle of salt if you like salted chocolate.

It’s best to mix in about half of the ingredients directly into the chocolate and use the rest as topping. This way, you get plenty of flavor in each bite! 

More topping ideas:

• PB & J: peanuts and freeze-dried raspberries
• Tropical: dried mango, banana chips, toasted coconut
• Rocky road: marshmallows, chopped walnuts
• Trail Mix: raisins or dried cherries, peanuts, pumpkin seeds and pretzels
• Fancy: Pistachios and crushed rose petals

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