Dark Chocolate Bark Kit

Easy & Delicious DIY Strawberry Pistachio Chocolate Bark Candy

• Includes All Ingredients for Making Strawberry Pistachio Chocolate Bark Candy
• Easy to Follow, No-Bake Recipe
• Delicious Combination of Flavors and Textures
• Beautiful Finished Look with Pop of Red for Visual Interest

Our Dark Chocolate Bark Kit comes with all the ingredients to create delicious Strawberry Pistachio Chocolate Bark Candy. Perfect for everyday snacking as well as holiday gifting, this beautiful treat is easy to make and has a beautiful presentation. The combination of rich-tasting dark compound chocolate and crunchy nuts is perfectly balanced by the sweet and colorful strawberry powder for a burst of fruity flavor and bright red color. The delicious combination of flavors, colors, and textures in this simple DIY strawberry pistachio chocolate bark candy will please the eye as well as the palate. Because the chocolate melting wafers are made of confectionery coating and not couverture chocolate, no tempering is required, making this recipe easy for anyone to create.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb OliveNation Dark Compound Chocolate Melting Wafers
• 8 ounces OliveNation Pistachio Meats
• 4 ounces Strawberry Freeze Dried Fruit Powder

Equipment Needed:

• Mortar and Pestle
• Baking Sheet
• Parchment Paper or Silicone Baking Mat
• Microwave-safe bowl (if using microwave method)
• Double Boiler or Pot and Heat-proof Bowl (if using stovetop method)

Microwave Directions:

1. Crush the Pistachio Meats using a mortar and pestle, then set aside for topping.
2. Place Dark Compound Chocolate Melting Wafers into heat-safe, microwave-safe bowl.
3. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval.
4. When chocolate is almost fully melted, reduce to 15-second or 10-second intervals to avoid overheating or burning.
5. When chocolate is completely melted and smooth, spread the chocolate onto a baking sheet lined with either parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Tap the sheet gently on the counter to even out the layer.
6. Working quickly while chocolate is warm, sprinkle the crushed Pistachio Meats and Strawberry Fruit Powder on top of the chocolate.
7. Allow bark to harden, either in refrigerator or naturally at room temperature.
8. When bark is completely cooled and hardened, break into bite-size pieces using hands or knife.
9. Enjoy!

Stovetop Directions:

1. Crush the Pistachio Meats using a mortar and pestle, then set aside for topping.
2. Fill a pot or the bottom section of a double boiler 1/8 to 1/4 full with water. Bring to gentle simmer.
3. Place Dark Compound Chocolate Melting Wafers into heat-safe bowl or top section of double boiler and place on top of pot of water, stirring frequently until chocolate is melted.
4. Remove bowl containing chocolate from pot. Make sure to wipe away any condensation from bottom of bowl before pouring out chocolate.
5. Working quickly, spread the chocolate onto a baking sheet lined with either parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Tap the sheet gently on the counter to even out the layer.
6. Working quickly while chocolate is warm, sprinkle the crushed Pistachio Meats and Strawberry Fruit Powder on top of the chocolate.
7. Allow bark to harden, either in refrigerator or naturally at room temperature.
8. When bark is completely cooled and hardened, break into bite-size pieces using hands or knife.
9. Enjoy!