Description
Strawberry Peanut Butter Bark is a delightful sweet and salty frozen treat featuring fresh strawberries layered with creamy peanut butter and rich semi-sweet chocolate, finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Perfect as a refreshing dessert or snack, this easy-to-make bark is as visually appealing as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries
- 1½ cups peanut butter
- 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (12-ounce bag)
- 2 teaspoons vegetable shortening
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Line a large cutting board or a baking sheet with a 9×13-inch piece of parchment paper. Wash and dry the strawberries thoroughly, then remove their tops to create a flat surface. Slice the strawberries thickly lengthwise and trim the rounded edges of the outer slices so they lay flat for an even base.
- Lay the strawberry slices on the parchment paper in rows, alternating direction so the triangular ends fit snugly into the gaps of the adjacent rows, creating a visually appealing pattern and a stable foundation for the bark.
- Melt the peanut butter in the microwave for 15-20 seconds until soft enough to spread easily. Evenly layer the melted peanut butter over the arranged strawberries. Place the assembly in the freezer for 5 minutes to firm it up while preparing the chocolate layer.
- Combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and vegetable shortening in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second increments, stirring thoroughly after each until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer and spread it evenly with a spatula. Immediately sprinkle flaky sea salt on top if desired to enhance flavor.
- Return the board to the freezer and chill for at least 2 hours, allowing the bark to set firmly and the strawberries to freeze, resulting in a refreshing frozen treat.
- Once fully set, slice the bark into pieces of desired size and enjoy your delicious strawberry peanut butter bark.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
