Looking for a fun and easy dessert to celebrate Memorial Day, the 4th of July, or any patriotic gathering? This Red, White & Blue Chocolate Bark is a festive, no-bake treat that combines creamy melted chocolate, colorful candy pieces, and cheerful sprinkles for a dessert that’s as eye-catching as it is delicious.
With beautiful swirls of red, white, and blue and layers of crunchy M&Ms scattered throughout, this chocolate bark delivers the perfect balance of smooth and crisp in every bite. The best part is how simple it is to make. Just melt the chocolate, swirl the colors together, decorate, and let it set. No oven required.
Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, heading to a potluck, or putting together a dessert table for Memorial Day weekend, this patriotic chocolate bark is an easy crowd-pleaser that looks impressive with minimal effort.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours (including setting time)
Servings: 12-15 pieces
Note: A 13×9 pan was used for this recipe
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 the Tray: Line a baking tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Begin by melting the semi-sweet chocolate morsels. You can do this in a microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth.
- Pour the melted semi-sweet chocolate onto the prepared tray, spreading it into an even layer.
- Allow this layer to harden completely. You can speed up this process by placing the tray in the refrigerator.
- Melt the white chocolate morsels using the same method as before. Once melted, pour it over the hardened semi-sweet chocolate layer. Let this white chocolate layer harden completely before proceeding.
- 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 before the candy melts harden to ensure a smooth pattern.
- Decorate: 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, either at room temperature or in the refrigerator if you’re in a hurry. Once fully set, lift the bark out of the tray using the edges of the parchment paper and break it into pieces by hand.
- Serve and Enjoy: Your colorful chocolate bark is ready to be served! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge.
