The Valentine's bark is super easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. It's a cute, no-bake dessert made with pink chocolate and candy hearts.
If you've been looking for a quick and easy Valentine's holiday treat for work, school or edible gifting, this pink chocolate bark is just the thing. There's no need to spend hours in the kitchen when you can whip this up in just a few minutes!
There are only 3 basic ingredients and the amount of toppings you add is up to you. You can add candy Valentine's hearts, heart-shaped sprinkles, red candy, chocolate chips or anything else that you like.
You could even add peppermint extract or peppermint oil to make a delicious peppermint bark for Valentine's Day.
Why is it called bark?
It's believed that chocolate bark gets its name from the way it looks. Since it's usually made with chopped nuts and brown chocolate, its rough, rustic appearance does kind of resemble the bark of a tree if you look closely enough. Although, I'm not sure how many pink trees there are out in the wild, so perhaps this particular recipe would be more suitably named 'Pink Valentine's Chocolate Bar' or something similar. LOL.
Ingredients you'll need
Here's what you'll need to make this chocolate bark with Valentine's hearts.
- Milk chocolate bars: Or dark chocolate, whatever floats your boat! Any type of chocolate works for this recipe- you can even use chocolate chips.
- White chocolate: The white chocolate will go on top of your Valentine bark. You can keep it white or dye it pink, depending on your preference.
- Pink food colouring: I recommend using a gel or paste food colouring as the liquid ones don't usually mix very well with white chocolate. If you prefer, you can use pink candy melts instead of colouring the white chocolate.
- Your choice of toppings: I used white chocolate hearts, white and pink heart-shaped sprinkles, Love Hearts (or Conversation Hearts if you're in the US) and red Skittles on mine. Feel free to get creative!
How to make Valentine's Day Chocolate Bark
There's not much to it, but here's a step-by-step tutorial on how to make chocolate heart bark for Valentine's...
Step 1: First, line an 8x8-inch tin with baking paper. Set it aside for now.
If you don't have an 8x8-inch tin, don't worry, you can use a larger tin or a baking sheet instead. I wouldn't recommend using a smaller tin because this will make the bark thicker and it'll be difficult to break into pieces.
Step 2: Melt 200g of milk, dark or semi-sweet chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds or so to prevent burning. Alternatively, melt it in a double boiler over low heat on the stove.
Step 3: Pour the melted chocolate into your lined tin and use a spatula to spread it out evenly. Pop it in the freezer for 5-10 minutes until firm.
Freezing the bark before adding the next layer of chocolate will prevent the layers from melting into one another.
Step 4: Melt the white chocolate and stir in some pink food colouring. It's best to start with a small amount of colouring and add more if you need it.
If you're using pink candy melts, melt them in the microwave or in a double boiler.
Step 5: Pour the pink chocolate over the first layer of chocolate in the tin and spread it out evenly. While the chocolate's still wet, add your toppings of choice.
Pop the bark back in the freezer for another 10-20 minutes, or put it in the fridge for about an hour until set.
Step 6: Once set, remove the Valentine's bark from the tin using the baking paper and snap it up into rough chunks.
How to serve candy bark
This pink chocolate bark would make a super cute snack for any Valentine's occasion. Here are some serving ideas:
- On a sweet charcuterie or cookie board
- On a plate or board to take to a Valentine's party
- In small clear bags to give as edible gifts
- Straight into your mouth as a delicious dessert!
More topping ideas
As I mentioned earlier in the post, I topped my bark with chocolate Valentine's hearts, sprinkles and other red and pink candy. Here are some other ideas:
- Freeze-dried strawberry or raspberry pieces
- Edible glitter
- Mini marshmallows
- Pink Skittles
- Other red or pink candy such as Smarties or M&Ms.
- Pink cereal such as Fruit Loops
FAQ
Store this bark in an airtight container in the fridge or in a cool, dry place such as a kitchen cupboard. It'll last for up to 3 weeks if stored correctly.
Yes, you can freeze chocolate bark for up to 3 months. When you're ready to eat it, thaw it in the fridge for a few hours.
Yes, it's super easy to make this recipe vegan. Simply use dairy-free chocolate and vegan food colouring, and use toppings made without animal products. Some ideas are Skittles, vegan mini marshmallows and Love Heart sweets.
The great thing about bark is that it's supposed to look rustic. There's no need to cut it or try to make it look neat. Simply break it up using your hands, into large or small pieces depending on your preference.
More Valentine's Day treats:
That's all for now. I hope you like this Valentine's heart bark recipe. If you find this post helpful, please give it a share using the share buttons on this page. Enjoy!
Valentine's Day Bark With Pink Chocolate And Candy Hearts
Ingredients
- 200 g Milk or dark chocolate (7oz)
- 200 g White chocolate (7oz)
- Pink food colouring
- Choice of Valentine's candy toppings
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch tin with baking paper.
- Melt the milk/dark chocolate and spread it evenly into the bottom of your lined tin.
- Freeze for 10 minutes to help the chocolate set quickly.
- Melt the white chocolate and stir in a small amount of pink food colouring. Spread this evenly over the first layer of chocolate in the tin.
- Sprinkle your candy toppings over the pink chocolate while it's still wet.
- Freeze for a further 10-20 minutes until the chocolate has fully hardened.
- Remove the bark from the tin using the baking paper and break it up into rough chunks using your hands.
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Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.
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