Sweetheart Chocolate Bark ✨
A delightful and easy-to-make chocolate bark recipe, perfect for sharing the love on Valentine's Day. Customize with your favorite sweet toppings for a gorgeous and tasty finish!
Equipment
- Parchment Paper
- Small, rimmed baking sheet
- Microwave-safe Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 bars quality dark or milk chocolate 4.4-ounce each, broken into pieces
- 1/2 cup assorted Valentine's Day toppings e.g., freeze-dried raspberries, mini chocolate hearts, pink/red sprinkles, chopped nuts
- 1 tablespoon edible glitter or finely chopped pistachios optional
Instructions
- Prepare Your Surface: Line a small, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. This makes cleanup super easy and ensures your bark won't stick!
- Melt the Chocolate: Gently melt your chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat it in short 30-second bursts, stirring well after each, until it's beautifully smooth and creamy. Be patient to avoid burning!
- Spread the Love: Pour the melted chocolate onto your prepared baking sheet and spread it evenly into a thin, appealing layer. A thin layer ensures every bite is delightful.
- Decorate with Delight: Immediately sprinkle your chosen Valentine's Day toppings over the melted chocolate. Get creative with your heart candies, natural freeze-dried fruit, or crunchy nuts for a gorgeous and tasty finish. Add a sprinkle of edible glitter if you're feeling extra fancy!
- Chill and Break: Let the bark cool completely at room temperature, then transfer it to the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until it's firm and snappy. Once solid, break it into lovely bite-sized pieces, perfect for sharing the love!
Notes
Feel free to customize your bark with any Valentine's Day themed toppings you love. For nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 190
- Total Carbs: 28g
- Net Carbs: 25g
- Fats: 14g
- Protein: 3g
