Red, White, and Blue Chocolate Bark
An easy patriotic chocolate bark made of festive red, white, and blue toppings for summer celebrations.
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This Red, White, and Blue Chocolate Bark is one of the easiest 4th of July desserts you can make. Made with melted chocolate and colorful toppings, it is made quickly and is perfect for parties, BBQs, and summer gatherings.
Whether you call it patriotic chocolate bark or 4th of July chocolate bark, this colorful no-bake treat is fun, simple, and great to make with your kids!
If you like patriotic desserts, try our Easy Ice Cream Bowl with Brownies. And if you like chocolate treats, you will love the Nutty Chocolate Walnut Brownies and the Double Chocolate Walnut Cookies. And if ice cream is your to-go treat, try our No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream with 3 ingredients.
What is Chocolate Bark?
Chocolate bark is a confection made from a layer of chocolate, typically dark, milk, or white, that is spread thinly and then topped with various ingredients. These toppings can include nuts, dried fruits, pretzels, candies, spices, and even other types of chocolate. Once the chocolate sets, it is broken into irregular pieces, resembling the bark of a tree, hence the name. Chocolate bark is believed to have originated as a simple way to use leftover chocolate and nuts. Source: Wisdom Library
📝Ingredients
- white chocolate morsels
- semi-sweet chocolate morsels
- red candy melts
- white candy melts
- blue candy melts
- red, white, and blue star sprinkles
- red, white, and blue M&Ms
👩🏻🍳How to make Red, White, and Blue Chocolate Bark
⤵️Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list at the recipe card below
⤵️Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list at the recipe card below
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❓ FAQs about the Red, White, and Blue Chocolate Bark
How can I store this chocolate bark?
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for two weeks or in the fridge for up to a month.
Can I freeze this chocolate bark?
You can freeze this chocolate bark for up to 6 months if you tightly wrapped it in plastic.
📖RECIPE CARD
Red, White, and Blue Chocolate Bark
Ingredients
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate morsels
- ½ cup red candy melts
- ½ cup white candy melts
- ½ cup blue candy melts
- 1 tablespoon red white, and blue star sprinkles
- ¼ cup red white, and blue M&Ms
Instructions
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking
- Begin by melting the semi-sweet chocolate morsels. You can do this in a microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth
- Pour the melted semi-sweet chocolate onto the prepared tray, spreading it into an even layer
- Allow this layer to harden completely. Place the tray in the refrigerator to speed up the process
- 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 before proceeding
- Melt the red, white, and blue candy melts separately
- You can use small piping bags or a spoon to drizzle each color over the hardened white chocolate layer
- Use a toothpick to swirl the colors gently, creating a marbled effect. Ideally, do this before the candy melts harden
- Sprinkle the red, white, and blue star sprinkles and M&Ms over the top while the candy melts are still slightly soft to ensure they stick
- Allow the entire tray to harden completely in the refrigerator
- Once fully set, lift the bark out of the tray using the edges of the parchment paper and break it into pieces by hand
- Your colorful chocolate bark is ready to be served!
Notes
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge
