This recipe for Easter Bark is incredibly simple to make, but looks so impressive! The festive colors of the decorations make it seem thoughtful and more complicated than it actually is. Turn it into a fun Easter activity, too. Chocolate bark is an amazing edible gift that you can make whenever you want.
RECIPE ESSENTIALS
🍽️ Course: Dessert
⏱️ Cooking Time: 40 minutes (includes set time)
🍴 Servings: 16
🧄 Flavor Profile: Smooth dark or semi-sweet chocolate topped with crunchy candy and festive sprinkles.
🍚 Best Served With: Enjoy on its own, with coffee or milk, or on a holiday dessert board.
🧊 Make Ahead?: Yes, chill until set and store in an airtight container.
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I love a good candy bark because it's so easy, uses few ingredients, and it can be decorated for any holiday or occasion you want! This Easter holiday bark is something I go back to every year because I know it always comes out delicious and that everyone will love it. Plus, I can change up the toppings each time, too.
Try Oreo bark and Costco peppermint bark if you're looking for other festive bark recipes.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's easy to customize: What I love most about chocolate bark recipes is that you can make adjustments without changing the core recipe. Feel free to use different Easter-themed toppings to make it just as cute but more your own.
- Your kids can help make it: This is a fun edible activity to do with kids! Whether it's your kids, grandkids, or even nieces and nephews. Kids love being involved in the kitchen.
- The ingredients are inexpensive: I enjoy that this Easter bark candy recipe is cheap to make. You only need melted chocolate and then whatever toppings you want!
Ingredients
Everything you need to make this festive bark for Easter is listed below. It's technically only two ingredients!
- Dark chocolate wafers: You can use dark or semi-sweet chocolate melting wafers for this Easter bark recipe. I like to use good-quality chocolate for a richer flavor.
- Easter toppings: Here is where you can get creative! I went with mini eggs, pastel M&Ms, and pastel sprinkles. This easy swirled Easter fudge features festive toppings, too.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- White chocolate swirl: Swap half the chocolate for white chocolate and make a swirled white chocolate Easter bark.
- Use different toppings: Try bunny or carrot sprinkles, or even Peeps as your toppings for this Easter bark!
- Dairy-free: Use dairy-free chocolate to make this recipe dairy-free.
How to Make Easter Bark
Before you start this Easter bark recipe, line your baking sheet with parchment paper and gather the ingredients and tools you'll need.
Step 1: Melt and spread the chocolate. Start by melting the chocolate wafers using the double boiler method, and then spread the melted chocolate evenly over the lined baking sheet.
Step 2: Add candy and set. Sprinkle your choice of Easter candies and toppings on top of the bark. Then set it in the fridge for about 30 minutes before breaking it apart and serving. Enjoy some Easter chocolate bark with a cup of peppermint hot chocolate.
Expert Tips
- Preventing streaks in the chocolate: Melt the chocolate gently. Overheating the chocolate can cause the cocoa butter to separate, which makes streaks. Keep the double boiler over low heat for best results.
- Try chocolate chips: If you like, you may use chocolate chips instead. However, I recommend using Ghirardelli or another high-quality brand so it melts perfectly.
- Store in a cool place: The best place to store this Easter bark is at room temperature. Keep it in an airtight container for 1-2 weeks.
- Fridge and freezer directions: You may store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks, but allow it to come to room temperature before serving it. It's also freezer-friendly for up to 3 months. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap before placing it inside a freezer-safe container.
Another candy treat you can make for Easter is these Easter candy apples.
Serving Suggestions
- This cracked Easter bark makes a fun decoration for other desserts such as swirl Easter cheesecake pie and lemon cheesecake bars.
- Prepare an adorable Easter treat board featuring coconut candy, butterfly pretzels, and this Easter candy bark.
- Serve the bark as a simple dessert after an elegant Easter dinner of pan-seared lamb chops.
Recipe FAQs
If your Easter chocolate bark didn't set, the most common reason is that the chocolate was overheated or wasn't melted properly. When chocolate gets too hot, it can lose its structure and struggle to firm up again. Melt it gently over low heat and stir often to keep it smooth and stable. Humidity and moisture can also interfere with setting, so make sure your tools are completely dry and avoid steam from the double boiler touching the bowl. If the bark still feels soft, simply chill it longer in the refrigerator. Most batches firm up with a little extra time.
That white, chalky coating is called bloom, and it usually happens when chocolate is overheated or exposed to moisture. To prevent it, melt the chocolate slowly over low heat and stir often. If using the microwave, heat in short bursts and stir between each one so it doesn't get too hot. Make sure your bowl and utensils are completely dry, since even a little water can affect the finish. After spreading the bark, let it cool briefly at room temperature before refrigerating so it doesn't experience a sudden temperature change. Once set, store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. If bloom does happen, it's still safe to eat, it just won't look quite as glossy.
Sure! I recommend doing this in 30-second intervals and stirring between each one to prevent overheating and burning the chocolate.
It's not necessary, it comes out perfectly! Tempering is typically done by professionals to get the glossy look.
I find for structure and a clean snap, ¼ inch is ideal. Thinner can cause it to shatter, and thicker makes it harder to break.
Easter Bark Recipe
Equipment
- 10 x 15 baking sheet
Ingredients
- 22 ounces chocolate wafers dark or semi-sweet
- ½ cup mini eggs as desired
- ½ cup micro eggs as desired
- ½ cup M&M's as desired
- 2-3 tablespoons Easter sprinkles as desired
Instructions
- Line a 10x15 baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Add chocolate to a medium bowl and place over a saucepan with about 2 inches of water. Bring to a low boil stirring regularly once the chocolate starts to melt. When smooth, carefully transfer chocolate to parchment paper and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle with as much candy as desired, then chill in the fridge until set, about 30 minutes.
- Chop or break apart and enjoy.
Notes
- Be careful not to get any moisture in the chocolate from the water or steam when melting the chocolate. Otherwise, it could prevent the Easter bark from setting.
- For best results, keep your chocolate bark in an airtight container at room temperature.
- You may use the microwave to melt the chocolate instead, but do it in 30-second intervals and stir between each one to prevent the chocolate from burning.
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