Patriotic Chocolate Bark Recipe
This red, white and blue chocolate bark is the perfect no bake patriotic dessert for July 4th or Memorial Day!
I’m big on making holidays as easy as possible, especially summer ones. With the kids running wild, my time to cook and prepare shrinks exponentially. This is probably one of the reasons I love no bake desserts so much!
That’s exactly what this patriotic chocolate bark recipe is: it only needs 4 ingredients and ZERO baking. Plus, you can use this technique throughout the year with different color candy melts for different holidays!
It’s also incredibly kid friendly, and always makes the adults smile too at our annual Independence Day BBQ. You can’t go wrong with a bright, colorful dessert like this on your July 4th table!
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Ingredients Needed for 4th of July Chocolate Bark
To make this delicious dessert, you only need a few simple ingredients. Remember that you can also scroll to the end of the post for all of the ingredients and measurements in a printable recipe card, too:
- White chocolate morsels
- Semi-sweet chocolate morsels
- Red candy melts
- White candy melts
- Blue candy melts
- Red, white, and blue star sprinkles (or other patriotic sprinkles)
- Red, white, and blue M&Ms
You’ll also need:
- A 9×13 pan
- Parchment paper
- Spatula
How to Make July 4th Chocolate Bark
This patriotic chocolate bark recipe is simple and easy to make any time of the year, but especially for the 4th of July and Memorial Day!
Start by preparing your baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Next, begin melting the semi-sweet chocolate morsels. You can do this in a microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each 20-25 seconds until smooth. The chocolate will continue to melt in between sessions, which is why thoroughly stirring it is so important.
Pour the melted semi-sweet chocolate onto the prepared tray, spreading it into an even layer using a spatula. Allow this layer to harden completely at room temperature.
Melt the white chocolate morsels using the same method as before. Once melted, pour it over the hardened semi-sweet chocolate layer to create the white chocolate layer. Let this white chocolate layer harden completely before proceeding.
Next, melt the red, white, and blue candy melts separately. You can use small piping bags or a spoon to drizzle each color over the hardened white chocolate layer.
Use a toothpick to swirl the colors gently, creating a marbled effect. Do this while the candy is still melted, before it hardens, to ensure a smooth pattern.
Sprinkle the red, white, and blue star sprinkles and M&Ms over the top while the candy melts are still slightly soft to ensure they stick.
Allow the entire tray to harden completely in the refrigerator (15-30 minutes).
Once fully set, lift the bark out of the tray using the edges of the parchment paper and break it into pieces by hand.
Your patriotic chocolate bark is ready to be served! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge.
Tips for the Best 4th of July Chocolate Bark
One of my favorite parts about this recipe is that it’s so easy and no bake, which means no oven or stove top heating up your already hot home during the summer. However, there are a few tips I recommend for the best chocolate bark possible.
First, for best results, use good-quality chocolate chips and candy melts. The bark isn’t as tasty with cheaper chocolate, and having a tasty dessert is kind of the whole point, right?
While you might be in a hurry, resist the urge to refrigerate the milk chocolate layer. I learned the hard way that it becomes much harden to spread the melted white chocolate on top if the milk chocolate layer and pan are cold.
Finally, have all of your ingredients ready to go in separate bowls before getting started. This helps ensure that you’re prepared to quickly add the layers. The chocolate and candy melts harden faster than you think! Take the extra minutes to pour out the M&M’s and sprinkles. You’ll thank me!
Patriotic Chocolate Bark Recipe
This red, white and blue chocolate bark is the perfect no bake patriotic dessert for July 4th or Memorial Day!
Ingredients
- 2 cups white chocolate morsels
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate morsels
- 1/2 cup red candy melts
- 1/2 cup white candy melts
- 1/2 cup blue candy melts
- 1 tbsp red, white, and blue star sprinkles
- 1/4 cup red, white, and blue M&Ms
Instructions
- Prepare your baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Begin melting the semi-sweet chocolate morsels. You can do this in a microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each 20-25 seconds until smooth. The chocolate will continue to melt in between sessions, which is why thoroughly stirring it is so important.
- Pour the melted semi-sweet chocolate onto the prepared tray, spreading it into an even layer using a spatula. Allow this layer to harden completely at room temperature.
- Melt the white chocolate morsels using the same method as before. Once melted, pour it over the hardened semi-sweet chocolate layer to create the white chocolate layer. Let this white chocolate layer harden completely before proceeding.
- Melt the red, white, and blue candy melts separately in microwave safe bowls. You can use small piping bags or a spoon to drizzle each color over the hardened white chocolate layer.
- Use a toothpick to swirl the colors gently, creating a marbled effect. Do this while the candy is still melted, before it hardens, to ensure a smooth pattern.
- Sprinkle the red, white, and blue star sprinkles and M&Ms over the top while the candy melts are still slightly soft. Press gently to ensure they stick.
- Allow the entire tray to harden completely in the refrigerator (15-30 minutes).
- Once fully set, lift the bark out of the tray using the edges of the parchment paper and break it into pieces by hand.
- Your patriotic chocolate bark is ready to be served! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge.
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