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Valentine's Day Chocolate Bark

Valentine's Day Chocolate Bark

5 from 1 vote
Chocolate, graham crackers, pretzels and M&M's get layered to make Valentine's Day Chocolate Bark. Such a sweet treat that easy to make!
Servings: 24 pieces
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chilling Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 16 graham cracker squares
  • 11 ounces dark chocolate
  • 6 ounces white chocolate
  • 2 cups pretzels, mini twists (heart shaped)
  • 1/2 cup M&M's, pink, red and white

Instructions

  • Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper. Place 16 graham crackers on the sheet, fitting them to cover the pan.
  • Using a double boiler, melt the dark chocolate and pour it over the graham crackers. Using an offset spatula or a butter knife, spread the chocolate to the edges of the pan.
  • Likewise, melt the white chocolate (see tips for melting) and tint as desired. Drizzle it over dark chocolate in a diagonal or circular pattern.
  • Working quickly before chocolate begins to harden, add mini twist pretzels and peanut butter M&M's over the chocolate. Press them down gently to adhere to the chocolate. Candy hearts and sprinkles can also be used. Refrigerate for two hours or until set.
  • Break the Valentine's Day Chocolate Bark into pieces and wrap in festive plastic bags with a ribbon or place them in decorative boxes and tins. Recipe makes 24 pieces.
    Valentine's Day Chocolate Bark

Equipment

  • 1 large sheet pan
  • 1 double boiler, for melting chocolate

Notes

Tips on melting and tinting white chocolate:
  • White chocolate tends to seize up much quicker than dark chocolate. So it is important to use a double boiler and melt the chocolate at a low temperature. It is also helpful to stir in a teaspoon of coconut oil or vegetable oil to the white chocolate. This gives it the body it needs to melt into a smooth, spreadable consistency. It also gives the chocolate a nice shine.
  • When tinting white chocolate, remove it from the heat and add just a few drops of food coloring or gel. I find that the gel works better. Use a coloring gel that is oil based, as water based coloring may make your white chocolate seize up. Continue adding one drop at a time and stirring to incorporate until you reach the desired color.

Nutrition

Calories: 187kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 127mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 2mg