Craving something sweet and simple to make? This White Chocolate Bark recipe is exactly what you need! Using Ghirardelli melting chocolate, you’ll get a smooth and creamy treat perfect for sharing. Whether for a holiday gift or just a little indulgence, this recipe will satisfy your sweet tooth.
This dessert is perfect for both beginners and experienced bakers. It is a crowd-pleaser. Gather your ingredients, and let’s get started on making this delightful White Chocolate Bark!
I thought decorating some white chocolate bark with 4th of July candies would be a blast! The best part about this dessert is you can easily switch out the candies for whatever holiday you’re celebrating. Imagine red and green for Christmas or pastel colors for Easter. It’s a versatile treat that’s delicious and easy to make!
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Ingredients You’ll Need For Easter Chocolate Bark
- Graham Crackers (crust): The graham crackers provide a crunchy and slightly sweet base, contrasting the creamy white chocolate and colorful toppings.
- Brown Sugar (crust): Brown sugar lends a rich, caramel-like flavor to the crust, enhancing its sweetness and depth.
- Butter (crust): The butter binds the graham cracker crumbs and brown sugar together, creating a firm, buttery foundation for the bark.
- White Chocolate Candy Melts: The white chocolate candy melts to provide a smooth and creamy texture to the bark, acting as the perfect canvas for vibrant Easter colors and decorations.
- Food Dye: The food dye adds a pop of bright and playful colors to the bark, making it visually appealing and festive for Easter celebrations.
- Easter Candy for the topping: The Easter candy toppings bring flavor and texture to the bark, adding whimsy and charm reminiscent of Easter egg hunts and sweet treats.
Here’s How to Melt White Chocolate
Step 1 – Place Chocolate in a Microwaveable Bowl
Step 2 – Microwave
Now, here is the essential part of the instructions. Add a tablespoon of shortening to every 7 – 8 ounces of chocolate. Incorporating a small amount of vegetable shortening into the chocolates before melting helps them achieve a smoother consistency and prevents them from seizing in the microwave.
Step 3 – Cook in 30 Second Intervals
It helps to have the patience for this part.
Cook for 30 seconds, and then take out and stir the chocolate. It took a long time for my chocolate to warm, but I was determined not to overcook it. And if you take your time, the chocolate comes out perfect!
Step 4 – How to Tell When It is Ready
Once your chocolate is half melted, stir it really well. Then, put it back in the microwave for about 15 seconds.
This is important! It is ready if you still have a few small pieces of chocolate. When you stir the chocolate, the heat will melt the small pieces. So stir until it is smooth and melted.
If you want to color your chocolate, add some drops of food dye at this stage.
Step 5 – Don’t Overcook!
Don’t overcook the chocolate. When the chocolate is overcooked, it will become a hard consistency, and there is no turning back. The package did say not to add water to make it smooth. But if you must add some liquid, a couple of teaspoons of cooking oil or more shortening is ok. I had it ready but never had to use the extra oil.
How to Make White Chocolate Bark
Step 1 – Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 – Prep Baking Sheet
Line an 11 x 15-inch cookie sheet (with rim) with parchment paper.
Step 3 – Arrange Graham Crackers
Arrange the graham crackers in a single layer. Each cracker should fit side by side with the others. Break the crackers in half to fit the whole baking sheet. Set aside.
Step 4 – Make Caramel
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until melted. Add the brown sugar and stir. Continue cooking until the mixture reaches a boil, stirring constantly.
Once it reaches a boil, keep stirring for 2 more minutes.
Remove from heat and pour over the graham crackers. Use a rubber spatula or spoon to spread the toffee evenly over the crackers.
Step 5 – Bake
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Bake in the oven for 6-10 minutes or until the caramel is all bubbly. The toffee needs to be bubby to get the right consistency.
Step 6 – Melt White Chocolate
Make sure to cool graham cracker toffee before adding white chocolate. Melt white chocolate with shortening in microwave.
Step 7 – Decorate Bark with Candies
While the white chocolate is warm, quickly add candies and sprinkles before it hardens. Once it cools and hardens, cut the bark into pieces and serve.
White Chocolate Bark Recipe
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Toffee
- 16 graham crackers
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 cup salted butter
White Chocolate Topping
- 24 oz candy melt (Wilton) 2 packages
- 2 tbsp shortening
- food dye Optional if you want to have colored chocolate.
Topping
- candy M&M's, Gummies, Sprinkles
Instructions
Graham Cracker Toffee
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line an 11 x 15-inch cookie sheet (with rim) with parchment paper.
- Arrange graham crackers in a single layer. Each cracker should fit side by side with the other crackers. Break crackers in half to fit the whole baking sheet. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat until melted. Add brown sugar to the butter and stir. Continue cooking until the mixture reaches a boil, stirring constantly.
- Once it reaches a boil, keep stirring for 2 more minutes.
- Remove from heat and pour over the graham crackers. Use a rubber spatula or spoon to spread the toffee evenly over the crackers.
- Bake in the oven for 6-10 minutes or until the caramel is all bubbly. The toffee needs to be bubby to get the right consistency.
- Cool graham cracker toffee before adding white chocolate
Chocolate Topping
- Place Wilton Candy Melts in a microwave-safe bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of shortening to the chocolate melts.Incorporating a small amount of vegetable shortening into the chocolates before melting helps them achieve a smoother consistency and prevents them from seizing in the microwave.
- Microwave the candy at 50% power or the DEFROST setting for 30 seconds. I found I could use full strength if I added the shortening.
- Stir thoroughly in the bowl and continue to microwave in 30-second intervals.
- With each interval, mix chocolate thoroughly.
- When the chocolate mixture is half melted, you're getting close to done.
- Keep cooking for 30 seconds. Mix thoroughly. When you have a few unmelted pieces left, your chocolate is done. Mix the chocolate, and the rest will melt as you mix. If you want to color your chocolate, add some drops of food dye at this stage.
- Pour the smooth chocolate over the cooled graham cracker toffee.
- Smooth white chocolate with a rubber spatula or the back of a spoon.
- Add candies to the chocolate before it sets up.
- Let cool and break the Easter Chocolate Bark with either a knife or your hands.
Nutrition
Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Treat!
- Versatile and Customizable: You can easily switch out the toppings to match any holiday or occasion.
- Easy to Make: This recipe is simple and quick, perfect for busy schedules.
- Deliciously Decadent: Using Ghirardelli melting chocolate ensures a rich and creamy texture that’s hard to resist.
- Great for Gifting: Packaged in a cute box or bag, this white chocolate bark makes a thoughtful and tasty gift.
- Fun to Create: Decorating the bark with candies can be fun for kids and adults.
Making white chocolate bark is such a blast and so fun! It’s a treat you can easily customize for any occasion. So, grab some white melting chocolate and your favorite candies, and get ready to make this delicious and festive dessert that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!
Cheers,
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