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Strawberry Chocolate Bars (2)

No-Bake Strawberry Chocolate Dessert Bars

An easy-to-follow recipe for indulgent strawberry chocolate dessert bars that look bakery-worthy but are completely no-bake.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 8 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base

  • 75 g Oreo crumbs
  • 35 g butter melted

Chocolate Lava Layer

  • 2 egg yolks
  • 200 g black chocolate
  • 250 g whipping cream
  • 5 g gelatin sheets

Filling & Decoration

  • Fresh strawberries halved
  • Cocoa powder for dusting (optional)

Instructions
 

Make the Cookie Base

  • Combine Oreo crumbs and melted butter in a bowl.
  • Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 6-inch round mold lined with parchment paper.
  • Chill in the fridge for 10 minutes to set.

Arrange the Strawberries

  • Halve some of the fresh strawberries and remove the stems. Keep the remaining strawberries whole for the center filling.
  • Arrange the halved strawberries along the edges of the mold, with the cut side facing outward, and fill the center with the whole strawberries. This helps the strawberries stay in place when pouring the chocolate.

Make the Chocolate Lava

  • First, place the gelatin sheets in a small bowl of ice water to soften for 5-10 minutes. In a small saucepan, combine the egg yolks, chopped dark chocolate, and heavy cream. Place the pan over low heat. Warm the mixture gently, stirring constantly with a whisk, until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth, glossy, and slightly thickened. Do not let it boil.
  • Remove the pan from the heat. Squeeze the excess water from the softened gelatin sheets and add them to the warm chocolate mixture. Whisk vigorously until the gelatin is fully dissolved and completely incorporated.

Assemble and Chill

  • Slowly pour the chocolate lava mixture into the mold, covering the strawberries completely.
  • Gently tap the mold to release air bubbles.
  • Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight until fully set.

Unmold and Decorate

  • Remove the dessert from the mold. You can use a warm towel or blow dryer on the mold edges to help release.
  • Dust the top with cocoa powder if desired and slice to serve.
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