Red, White and Blue Chocolate Bark
This festive chocolate bark is a layered, patriotic treat that's as easy to make as it is fun to eat! With swirls of red, white, and blue candy melts, rich chocolate layers, and sprinkles of M&Ms and stars, it’s the perfect no-bake dessert for 4th of July parties, BBQs, or edible gifts.
Equipment
- A 13x9 pan was used for this recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups whitechocolate morsels
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate morsels
- 1/2 cup white candy melts
- 1/2 cup red candy melts
- 1/2 cup blue candy melts
- 1 tablespoon red, white, and blue star sprinkles
- 1/4 cup red, white, and blue M&Ms
Instructions
Prepare the Tray
- Linea baking tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Layer the Chocolates
- Beginby melting the semi-sweet chocolate morsels. You can do this in a microwave in30-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth
- Pour the melted semi-sweet chocolate onto the preparedtray, spreading it into an even layer.
- Allow this layer to harden completely. You can speed upthis process by placing the tray in the refrigerator.
Addthe White Chocolate Layer
- Melt the white chocolate morsels using the same method as before. Once melted, pour it over the hardened semi-sweet chocolate layer.
- Let this white chocolate layer harden completely beforeproceeding.
Drizzle the Candy Melts
- Melt the red, white, and blue candy melts separately. Youcan use small piping bags or a spoon to drizzle each color over the hardenedwhite chocolate layer.
- Use a toothpick to swirl the colors gently, creating amarbled effect. Do this before the candy melts harden to ensure a smoothpattern.
Decorate
- Sprinklethe red, white, and blue star sprinkles and M&Ms over the top while thecandy melts are still slightly soft to ensure they stick.
Final Hardening
- Allow the entire tray to harden completely, either at roomtemperature or in the refrigerator if you're in a hurry.
Break into Pieces
- Once fully set, lift the bark out of the tray using theedges of the parchment paper and break it into pieces by hand.
Serve and Enjoy
- Your colorful chocolate bark is ready to be served! Storeany leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge.