Valentine’s Day Bark
This Valentine’s Day Bark is an easy, no-bake dessert made with layers of melted chocolate and festive toppings. The combination of sweet and crunchy textures makes it a fun treat to customize with your favorite mix-ins. Just melt, spread, and let it set before breaking into pieces.
Easy Valentine’s Day Bark Recipe
If you need a last-minute Valentine’s Day treat, this bark is about as easy as it gets. No baking, no complicated steps—just melt the chocolate, spread it out, and toss on your favorite toppings. You can use any chocolate or candy melts, so if you’re more of a milk chocolate fan or love the look of pink and purple swirls, go for it.
I love how easy this sweet treat is to customize. I used M&Ms and sprinkles, but chocolate hearts or conversation hearts would be fun, too. It’s also a great treat to make with kids since they’ll love adding the toppings. To make it a cute gift, just break it into pieces, pop it in cellophane bags, and tie it with ribbon. It’s super easy and always a hit!
If you’re looking for easy, no-bake Valentine’s Day treats, try my Valentine’s Day Heart Pretzels or my Oreo Love Bug Cookies.
Simple Ingredients
- High-quality white chocolate – Creates a smooth, creamy base.
- Red and Pink Candy Melts – Adds a pop of color and makes the bark extra fun for Valentine’s Day.
- Cupid Mix M&Ms – Brings a crunchy chocolate bite and a festive mix of red, pink, and white colors.
- Sprinkles – Adds texture and a decorative touch—heart-shaped or Valentine’s-themed sprinkles work great.
Making the White Chocolate Bark
- Prep – Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Melt the white chocolate – In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate in 20-second increments, stirring after each interval until smooth.
- Melt the candy melts – Melt the red and pink candy melts separately according to the package directions.
- Spread – Pour the melted white chocolate into the prepared pan, spreading it into an even layer.
- Swirl – Drop spoonfuls of the melted candy melts on top, then use a wooden skewer or toothpick to swirl them into the chocolate for a marbled effect.
- Add toppings – Sprinkle the M&Ms and festive sprinkles over the chocolate while it’s still soft, pressing down gently so they stick.
- Let it set – Allow the bark to cool at room temperature or chill in the fridge for 15–20 minutes until firm.
- Break into pieces – Once set, break the easy chocolate bark into chunks and enjoy!
Variations and Substitutions
- Chocolate base – Swap white chocolate for milk or dark chocolate.
- Layered bark – Create a two-tone effect by using dark chocolate as the base and white chocolate on top. Let the dark chocolate set before adding the white chocolate, then swirl in candy melts for a marbled look.
- Switch it up for different holidays – Use different colors to match different themes, like red and green for Christmas or pastels for Easter.
- M&Ms – Try peanut, crispy, or mini M&Ms for a different texture.
- Sprinkles – Use heart-shaped sprinkles, sanding sugar, or edible glitter for extra decoration.
- Other candy options – Swap M&Ms for chopped chocolate bars, crushed Oreos, or Valentine’s-themed Reese’s or Hershey’s Kisses.
- Crunchy add-ins – Add pretzel pieces, nuts, Oreo cookies, or freeze-dried strawberries for extra texture.
Tips for Success
- Line the baking sheet – Use parchment or wax paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
- Use high-quality white chocolate – For the best taste and texture, I recommend Ghirardelli, Guittard, or Lindt. Avoid Toll House white chocolate chips, as they don’t melt as smoothly. Avoid using white candy melts for the base as the flavor is not a good as white chocolate.
- Watch the chocolate closely – Melt in short intervals and stir frequently to avoid overheating, which can cause the chocolate to seize.
- Work quickly – Once the chocolate and candy melts are melted, spread and swirl them right away before they start to harden.
- Soften if needed – If the chocolate sets too quickly before swirling, place the tray in a 200-degree F oven for a few minutes to soften it.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in a cool, dry place at room temperature for 4-5 days or in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Note that the M&Ms may develop a cloudy appearance if stored in the fridge, but the bark will still be okay to eat.
The bark can be frozen in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to three months. Thaw at room temperature before enjoying.
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Valentine’s Day Bark
Ingredients
- 1 (11 ounce) bag high-quality white chocolate I used Ghirardelli
- 1/2 cup red candy melts
- 1/2 cup pink candy melts
- 1/2 cup Cupid Mix M&Ms
- 2 tablespoons Valentine’s sprinkles
Instructions
- Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate in 20-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth.
- Melt the red and pink candy melts separately according to the package directions.
- Pour the melted white chocolate into the prepared pan and spread it into an even layer.
- Drop spoonfuls of the melted red and pink candy melts over the white chocolate, then use a toothpick or wooden skewer to swirl them together for a marbled effect.
- Sprinkle the Cupid Mix M&Ms and sprinkles over the top while the chocolate is still soft, pressing them down slightly to help them stick.
- Let the bark set at room temperature or refrigerate for 15–20 minutes until firm.
- Once set, break the bark into pieces and enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days, or in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Note that if storing in the fridge, the M&Ms may develop a cloudy appearance, but the bark will still be fine to eat.
- The bark can be frozen in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to three months. Thaw at room temperature before enjoying.
Nutrition
Disclaimer: Nutrition information is estimated based on automated calculations and should be considered as an approximation. These estimates are provided as a courtesy. Please use your own brand’s nutritional values to verify accuracy.