Valentine Candy Bark is a festive dessert that tastes incredible and is so pretty too! This chocolate bark recipe only requires a few ingredients and the prep time is less than 10 minutes, so simple!
This white chocolate bark is a perfect treat to surprise your loved ones with on this fun holiday, everyone is sure to feel the love. Make this candy bark easily and quickly, you will need some patience for the chilling period but the wait is totally worth it!
Festive Valentine’s Chocolate Bark
You may have heard the term chocolate bark before, it is generally a sheet of melted chocolate that is covered in candy, dried fruit or nuts. It is then broken up into non-uniform pieces, resembling the ragged bark broken off from a tree. Luckily, this bark is much tastier than its namesake! This recipe for white chocolate bark is specifically for Valentine’s Day, we use red and pink candies on top to create this festive treat. I love making chocolate bark because it is one of the simplest treats you can make, plus it’s so festive. You can use any candy you’d like. I like using gummy candies because the contrast between the hard chocolate and the candy tastes good. Have fun with it!
WHY YOU’LL ENJOY THIS CHOCOLATE VALENTINE BARK
We have narrowed down our top three reasons why we think this incredibly delicious recipe will be loved in your house.
- Simple ingredients. You do not need much to make this recipe. In fact, you only need 3 main ingredients, plus a few fun one’s, to make this treat.
- Festive and versatile. Make this dessert for your next Valentine’s party or to gift to friends and loved ones. The bark is so colorful and festive, everyone is sure to enjoy it. You can also mix up the toppings, sprinkle nuts or dried fruit instead of candy if you’d like. Have fun with it and feel free to experiment with different toppings.
- Tastes amazing. This sweet and delicious chocolate bark has great flavor and is a chocolate lovers dream come true.
Valentine Candy Bark Ingredients
White chocolate chips: You will need 2 cups of white chocolate chips to make this amazing candy recipe.
Semi sweet chocolate chips: Use a ¼ cup of semi sweet chocolate chips to create a second delicious layer in this bark.
Candy: For some festive flare and tasty addition to this chocolate treat, use 3-4 different types of Valentines candy. Whatever your preference is will be great!
Valentines sprinkles: Adding some pretty colorful sprinkles to the top really makes this candy stand out.
How to make Easy Valentine Candy Bark
Melt chocolate
Start by pouring each type of chocolate in a separate small bowl, the white chocolate chips and the semi sweet chocolate chips. Microwave the white chocolate for about 1 minute 30 seconds, adding more time in increments of 15 seconds as needed, until chocolate is smooth and melted. I find chocolate is actually melted before it looks melted- be sure to gently stir before adding more time in the microwave. Once it’s nearly melted, I just let it sit on the counter for another minute or so and the heat from the bowl melts it the rest of the way.
Assemble
Next, line a small pan with parchment paper. I used a bakers quarter sheet, but a 9×13 works well too.
Proceed to pour the melted white chocolate into the prepared pan, then tilt the pan and tap it gently on the counter until the chocolate has nearly covered the pan. Next, spoon out 4 lines of the semi sweet chocolate, running them across the white chocolate layer. After that, use a knife to cut through the lines, curving around at the ends of the sheet, to make a swirling pattern.
If desired, place come candies on top of the chocolate to your liking. I don’t like to use a ton, as it’s fun to see the chocolate swirls. After you have placed the candies on the chocolate, shake some sprinkles on top too for some added festive appearance.
Chill
Place the pan in the refrigerator and let the chocolate cool until firm, it typically will be chilled in about 1 hour. If you are in a hurry, you can place the pan in the freezer, then it’s done in about 10 minutes.
Continue to cut the chocolate bark into small pieces using a knife, serve and ENJOY!
VALENTINE CANDY BARK
Ingredients
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- ¼ cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 3-4 different types of Valentines candy
- Valentines sprinkles
Instructions
- Melt chocolate: Start by pouring each type of chocolate in a separate small bowl, the white chocolate chips and the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Microwave the white chocolate for about 1 minute 30 seconds, adding more time in increments of 15seconds as needed, until chocolate is smooth and melted. I find chocolate is melted before it looks melted- be sure to gently stir before adding more time in the microwave. Once it's nearly melted, I just let it sit on the counter for another minute or so and the heat from the bowl melts it the rest of the way.
- Assemble: Next, line a small pan with parchment paper. I used a bakers quarter sheet, but a 9×13 works well too. Proceed to pour the melted white chocolate into the prepared pan, then tilt the pan and tap it gently on the counter until the chocolate has nearly covered the pan. Next, spoon out 4 lines of the semi sweet chocolate, running them across the white chocolate layer. After that, use a knife to cut through the lines, curving around at the ends of the sheet, to make a swirling pattern.
- If desired, place come candies on top of the chocolate to your liking. Idon't like to use a ton, as it's fun to see the chocolate swirls. After youhave placed the candies on the chocolate, shake some sprinkles on top too forsome added festive appearance.
- Chill: Place the pan in the refrigerator and let the chocolate cool until firm, it typically will be chilled in about 1 hour. If you are in a hurry, you can place the pan in the freezer, then it's done in about 10 minutes. Continue to cut the chocolate bark into small pieces using a knife, serve and ENJOY!
Notes
Nutrition
HOW DO I STORE HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE BARK?
You can store this chocolate treat for about 1 week at room temperature (maybe longer, but it never lasts that long at my house).These bark pieces taste great chilled too, so you can store them in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 weeks in an airtight container.
HOW DO I PACKAGE VALENTINE BARK TO GIVE AS A GIFT?
I recommend packaging it in clear holiday cellophane bags so that everyone can see the pretty treats inside. It’s a pretty classic treat, so it’s also fun when people recognize what it is and get excited! The bags come with silver twist ties that allow you to close the bags well, so the treat stays fresh.
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Valentine Candy Bark is a wonderful treat that tastes amazing and is so pretty to look at too! This chocolate bark recipe only calls a few ingredients and the prep time is less than 10 minutes, so easy!
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