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 mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Chilling Time 8 hours hrs
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
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)
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.