Description
This Valentine’s Day Chocolate Bark is a festive and delightful treat combining layers of rich dark chocolate, creamy white chocolate, and vibrant pink candy melts, all topped with colorful Valentine’s Day candies and sprinkles. Perfect for sharing or gifting, this easy-to-make bark delivers a beautiful marbled pattern and a variety of textures with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Layers
- 1½ cups dark chocolate chips
- 12 ounces (3 4-ounce bars) white chocolate baking bars
- ¾ cup pink candy melts
Toppings
- ¼ cup Valentine’s Day candy (such as heart-shaped candies or themed chocolates)
- 2 tablespoons Valentine’s Day sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line a half sheet baking pan with parchment paper, making sure to leave an overhang for easy removal of the bark later, then set aside.
- Melt Dark Chocolate: Place the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds. Stir well, then continue heating in 15-20 second increments, stirring thoroughly each time, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Spread Dark Chocolate: Pour the melted dark chocolate onto the prepared parchment paper and spread it evenly into a thin layer using a spreading spatula.
- Set Dark Chocolate Layer: Allow the dark chocolate to rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes until it is mostly set but still slightly soft to the touch.
- Melt White Chocolate: Break the white chocolate bars into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds, stir well, then continue heating in short increments with frequent stirring until completely smooth.
- Melt Pink Candy Melts: In a separate microwave-safe bowl, heat the pink candy melts starting with 30 seconds, then continue heating in 15-20 second increments, stirring well after each, until melted and smooth.
- Apply White Chocolate Layer: Pour the melted white chocolate over the dark chocolate layer and spread quickly, as this layer will harden fast.
- Decorate with Pink Candy Melts: Before the white chocolate sets, drizzle the melted pink candy melts over the surface.
- Create Marble Effect: Use a toothpick to gently swirl through the pink and white layers to create a marbled pattern, taking care not to disturb the dark chocolate layer beneath.
- Add Toppings: While the chocolate is still warm, sprinkle the Valentine’s Day candy and sprinkles evenly over the top.
- Cool and Harden: Allow the bark to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes or until completely hardened.
- Serve: Once set, break or cut the bark into pieces and enjoy.
Notes
- Serving Size: Makes approximately 4-6 cups of bark, adjustable by breaking pieces smaller or larger.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days or up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
- Freezing: Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 4 months.
- Tips: Use extra parchment paper overhang for easy removal of bark from pan.
- Heat all chocolates and candy melts slowly in short microwave increments to avoid seizing.
- Let the first chocolate layer become mostly but not completely hardened before adding the next to ensure proper bonding without blending.
- Swirling layers too early will blend the colors, so timing is key for a marble effect.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approx. 2/3 cup)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
