The Sweet Art of Raspberry Chocolate Bark
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From Bean to Bark: The Story Behind Our Raspberry Chocolate
There’s something magical about pairing fresh raspberries with dark chocolate. The tart burst of ripe fruit. The deep, smooth richness of artisan chocolate. Together, they create a contrast that’s bold, bright, and irresistible.
At Fresco Chocolate, we make every batch of Raspberry Bark with care, purpose, and a love for our craft. This isn’t your everyday chocolate snack. It’s a study in balance—fruit and cacao, light and dark, texture and flavor.
The Chocolate: Dominican Republic 72%, From Oko Caribe
The base of this bark begins with cocoa beans from the Oko Caribe cooperative in the Dominican Republic. This group of skilled farmers is renowned for producing consistently flavorful cacao, year after year. We’ve sourced beans from Oko Caribe since 2012, and the chocolate we’ve crafted from this origin has gone on to become our single, highest award-winning chocolate.
For Raspberry Bark, we use our 72% dark chocolate—crafted in small batches using our artisan process of careful roasting, stone grinding, and conching. The result is a chocolate with natural, subtle red fruit notes and rich cocoa depth, perfectly suited to pair with vibrant raspberries.
The Fruit: Pacific Northwest Raspberries
Our raspberries are grown in the Pacific Northwest and freeze-dried at peak ripeness to preserve their bright color and tangy sweetness. We use whole berries—nothing artificial, nothing added.
Once the chocolate is tempered, we crush whole berries and mix them by hand directly into the warm chocolate. Then we spread this chocolate-raspberry mixture into a thin, even layer. Before the chocolate hardens, we sprinkle more crushed raspberries across the surface, giving each piece a striking look and an extra burst of flavor.
Handcrafted, Start to Finish
After the bark sets, we break it up by hand and package each piece in small individual bags, ready for you to enjoy or share. No two pieces are exactly alike, but all deliver the same bold flavor and thoughtfully made craft.
Simple Ingredients. Pure Experience.
No additives. No shortcuts. Just our award-winning dark chocolate, real fruit, and hands-on care from start to finish.
Try It While It Lasts
Like all our confections, Raspberry Bark is made in small, seasonal batches. If you haven’t tried it yet, now’s the time.