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Chocolate Caramel Matzo Bark with Strawberries and Coconut

February 13, 2015 By Naomi Robinson | Bakers Royale 21 Comments

Valentine’s is just a few days away, so I thought I would load you up on this last minute, no-bake, easy-to-make matzo bark.

Chocolate Caramel Matzo Bark with Strawberries and Coconut | Bakers Royale

Let me start by reminding you, I promised to keep Valentine’s dessert simple this year, so for this dessert, I bypassed the homemade caramel for melted caramel squares. But if you decide to roll up your sleeves and add 10 minutes to this 20-minute dessert, here’s a great recipe for homemade caramel (with step-by-step photos—shameless self-promotion). From there I layered it with chocolate, pink (dyed) marshmallow fluff, freeze-dried strawberries and shredded coconut.

Chocolate Caramel Matzo Bark with Strawberries and Coconut via Bakers Royale

 

For those wondering, yes, you can skip the freeze-dried strawberries, but it really makes this dessert by giving it balance and the fruity bite cuts through all the sweetness. As for the other ingredients, can you use something other than matzo? Sure there are a lot of options like saltines, Ritz crackers, and graham crackers. But here’s the thing, even the low-sodium saltines were too salty; the Ritz crackers too buttery, and the graham crackers too sweet. That said, your palate, your preference.

This is a highly adaptable recipe, so if you go tweaking this—come back and share with the rest of us what you did, because variation inspires all of us.

Chocolate Caramel Matzo with Strawberries and Coconut

Chocolate Caramel Matzo with Strawberries and Coconut

Yield: Makes one 13x9 slab

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. dark chocolate (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 11oz. Kraft caramel
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 1-2 drops pink food coloring
  • 1/2 cup marshmallow fluff
  • 1/2 oz. freeze-dried strawberries (about 3/4 cup)
  • 3 tablespoon shredded coconut

Instructions

Preparation: Line a ¼-size baking sheet (13x9in.) with parchment paper. Place the matzo in one layer on the baking sheet, breaking where necessary to fill the pan completely; set aside.

In a large microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate in 30 seconds bursts, stirring in between; set aside. In a second microwave safe bowl, add caramels and heavy cream and melt in 30 seconds bursts, stirring in between.

Pour and spread ½ cup of chocolate over the matzo in an even layer. Transfer to freezer and chill for 5 minutes. Remove from freezer, pour and spread caramel on top. Pour and spread remaining chocolate on top of caramel.

In a small bowl stir pink food coloring into marshmallow fluff. Transfer marshmallow fluff to a pastry bag. Randomly pipe it over the top of chocolate layer. With a spatula or knife, swirl the marshmallow fluff into the chocolate to create a marbled pattern (don't over mix as you will loose the marble effect) Sprinkle freeze-dried strawberries and coconut on top. Refrigerate until set, about 10 minutes. Cut bark into pieces. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

© Naomi Robinson | Bakers Royale
Category: Candy

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Comments

  1. [email protected] says

    February 13, 2015 at 2:48 am

    This is the perfect fast and simple fix for V-day. Plus, it’s totally gorge! Love it.
    p.s. I didn’t notice matzo listed in the ingredients. Just thought you might want to know.

  2. [email protected] Flavors says

    February 13, 2015 at 2:55 am

    This looks really amazing. Thank you so much. D

  3. [email protected]+Food+Faith+Fitness says

    February 13, 2015 at 4:37 am

    I most definitely need an easy dessert because we are planning on staying in this year! LOVE the berries and coconut…and the matzo is SO creative! Pinning!

  4. genevieve @ gratitude & greens says

    February 13, 2015 at 5:43 am

    This is just stunning! I’d love to give this a whirl. Do you think it would make a big difference if I skipped the marshmallow fluff? I’m vegetarian and don’t eat gelatin… Oops, just kidding, did a quick google search and apparently marshmallow fluff doesn’t have gelatin! Win.

  5. [email protected]+Closet+Cooking says

    February 13, 2015 at 5:48 am

    That bark looks so good and I love the use of the dried strawberries for Valentines day!

  6. Tieghan+Gerard says

    February 13, 2015 at 6:10 am

    This is such a great idea!! I love that you used matzo, so cool! Have a great weekend!

  7. Heather+Christo says

    February 13, 2015 at 6:46 am

    this is just absolutely beautiful and I love the matzo and strawberry combo- very innovative Naomi!

  8. marla says

    February 13, 2015 at 8:46 am

    Such an amazing looking treat!

  9. Valérie says

    February 13, 2015 at 9:34 am

    Easy but effective recipes are always the best! I particularly love the combination with the freeze-dried strawberries. I guess, I have to go search for them now…

    //Valérie
    http://www.globalspicedblog.tumblr.com

  10. Maria says

    February 13, 2015 at 3:40 pm

    Oh yum! This looks amazing 🙂

  11. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    February 13, 2015 at 8:14 pm

    Matzo bark is my favorite! I love this so much, pinned!

  12. [email protected]+Foodness+Gracious says

    February 13, 2015 at 10:32 pm

    Im intrigued..sounds so tasty!!

  13. Peppermint Dolly says

    February 14, 2015 at 12:30 pm

    This looks like at least 12 types of NOM!!

    Rxx

    http://www.peppermintdolly.com

  14. Kari says

    February 14, 2015 at 12:59 pm

    I love the idea of using freeze dried strawberries with this. Freeze dried fruit seems to have so much more of a tart bite to it. It’s not quite as sugary which would really balance out the sweet chocolate.
    Kari
    http://www.sweetteasweetie.com

  15. June Burns says

    February 15, 2015 at 10:56 am

    What a pretty dessert! Sounds like sweet + salty heaven to me 🙂

  16. Jenny Flake says

    February 16, 2015 at 6:37 am

    Look at these beautiful colors! Want!!

  17. [email protected] says

    February 16, 2015 at 8:26 am

    Oh yes, this looks amazing. I love the simplicity.

  18. Gaby says

    February 16, 2015 at 9:54 am

    This sounds delicious and it’s so pretty!

  19. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    February 17, 2015 at 11:07 pm

    So pretty, the swirls and layers are a work of art!

  20. Anna says

    February 18, 2015 at 1:34 am

    Looks so good!! Also your pictures are amazing <3

  21. Trisha says

    February 20, 2015 at 2:39 am

    OMG. Too beautiful. I’d love to break me off a piece of this bark right now to celebrate the weekend. HAPPY FRIDAY !

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