Description

Strawberry Shortcake Bark is a delightful no-bake treat combining creamy pink candy melts, crunchy freeze-dried strawberries, and buttery shortbread pieces, all topped with a drizzle of white chocolate. This sweet and crunchy bark is perfect for a light dessert or festive snack, featuring a beautiful pink and white color palette that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious.

Ingredients

Scale

Pink Candy Layer

2 bags Sweet Tooth Fairy light pink candy melts (approximately 14 oz total)

White Chocolate Drizzle

½ bag (about 7 oz) Ghirardelli white chocolate wafers

Fruit and Shortbread Toppings

1 bag freeze-dried strawberries (approximately 1.5 oz)
½ package (5.3 oz) Walker’s pure butter shortbread cookies

Instructions

Melt the Candy Melts: Following the package instructions, melt the light pink candy melts until smooth and pourable, ensuring no lumps remain.
Prepare the Base Layer: Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour the melted pink candy melts onto the parchment and spread evenly into a medium-thickness layer using a spatula.
Add Strawberries and Shortbread: Crush about 1 cup of freeze-dried strawberries into coarse pieces and sprinkle them over the melted candy layer. Then, crush half of the shortbread package into bite-sized crumbs and sprinkle over the strawberries. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 10 minutes to set.
Drizzle White Chocolate and Garnish: Remove the bark from the freezer. Melt the white chocolate wafers until smooth, then drizzle over the hardened pink candy layer. Scatter whole freeze-dried strawberries on top of the white chocolate drizzle to allow them to stick without crushing. Return the bark to the freezer for another 10 minutes to fully harden.
Break and Serve: Once completely set and firm, break the bark into irregular pieces. Store in an airtight container in a cool place or refrigerator.

Notes

Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
Freeze-dried strawberries add crunch and a burst of fruity flavor without moisture, which helps keep the bark crisp.
For best results, ensure candy melts and white chocolate are melted gently to avoid burning or seizing.
Store bark in a cool environment to prevent melting, especially during warmer months.
You can customize this bark by adding nuts or other freeze-dried fruits as preferred.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Strawberry shortcake bark, no-bake dessert, candy melts recipe, freeze dried strawberries, white chocolate bark