Red, White & Blue Bark
Looking for a quick and easy patriotic, red white and blue dessert for the holidays? This easy no-bake Red, White & Blue Bark is the perfect sweet treat that anyone can make, even the kids. Did we mention it’s only four ingredients?
All they need to do is to melt, spread and top! Then let it chill. It’s so fun to make for Memorial Day or 4th of July parties. Plus, they will have fun making it and proud of their dessert. If you’re looking for easy recipes for kids to make, you need to try it!
White Chocolate Bark Recipe
- This candy bark is perfect dessert to showcase patriotic red, white, and blue colors!
- It’s so easy – all you need are few ingredients, a microwave, and a baking sheet.
- It’s the perfect treat to share at a party or give away as gifts to family and friends!
- When I make it with my kids, I help my oldest melt the chocolate and the littles go to town decorating the chocolate bark – it’s so much fun!
Every Memorial Day or 4th of July get together needs a sweet treat – why not try this patriotic white chocolate bark with sprinkles this year? I know it will be a hit.
Ingredients
- White chocolate chips or white candy melts – I prefer white chocolate chips because they have the best flavor, but candy melts are a little whiter so you can choose what you like best.
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips – or try milk chocolate chips.
- Red and blue M&Ms – or other chocolate candies.
- Red, white, and blue sprinkles – or other patriotic-themed sprinkles that you like.
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How to Make Patriotic Bark
Melt: Place the white chocolate chips in bowl and melt them in the microwave. Melt the other chocolate chips in a separate bowl.
Spread: Pour the melted white chocolate onto a prepared sheet pan. Spread it into a thin, even layer.
Drizzle: Use a spoon or fork to drizzle the semi-sweet chocolate over the white chocolate.
Decorate! Sprinkle the M&Ms and sprinkles over the top of the chocolate.
Freeze: Place the pan in the freezer for at least 20 minutes so the chocolate can harden. Break the bark into pieces and store them in an airtight container.
How long does white chocolate bark keep?
I like to keep chocolate bark in the refrigerator – it stays nice and firm! Keep it in an airtight container and it will last for a week.
You can also store it at room temperature as long as it’s kept in a cool, dark place. If it’s warm, it will soften so that’s why I like the fridge.
What’s the easiest way to melt white chocolate?
The easiest way is in the microwave. Warm the chocolate in 30-second intervals and stir between each one until the chocolate is melted.
If you use white chocolate candy melts or white chocolate almond bark, follow the melting instructions on the package for the best result.
More White Chocolate Bark Ideas
You don’t need to wait until the 4th of July to make this fun treat! Customize the candy and sprinkles to match any holiday – here are some ideas!
- Christmas: Use red and green candies and your favorite holiday sprinkles.
- Halloween: Reese’s Pieces and Halloween sprinkles work great!
- Valentine’s Day: Break out the red and pink M&Ms and all the heart sprinkles to celebrate.
- Easter: Pastel chocolate candies and sprinkles turn it into a fun Easter treat!
Have fun making this Red, White & Blue Bark with the kiddos! It’s such a fun activity and a great way to celebrate the 4th of July. Enjoy!
More Easy 4th of July Recipes
- Cool off with some Patriotic Punch! This is an easy drink recipe for parties and BBQs.
- Red, White and Blue Fruit Kabobs are super simple to make!
- 4th of July Parfaits are made with red and white jello, whipped cream, and sprinkles. It’s a refreshing dessert for a warm day.
- These 4th of July Bottle Rocket Kabobs give a new meaning to playing with your food!
If you take a picture of this fun treat and share them Instagram make sure to #kidsactivityzone or tag us @kidsactivityzoneblog so we can see them!
Patriotic Bark
Ingredients
- 20 ounces white chocolate chips or white candy melts
- 3 Tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup red and blue chocolate candies such as M&M’s
- 2 Tablespoons patriotic sprinkles
Instructions
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt white chocolate in microwave safe bowl, heating in 30 second intervals until chips start to melt. Stir and continue heating in 15 second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and creamy.
- Pour white chocolate onto parchment lined pan and spread into even layer, about ¼-⅓ inch thick.
- Heat chocolate chips in small microwave safe dish in 10-15 second intervals until melted. Stir in between.
- Drizzle chocolate over white chocolate. Add chocolate candies and sprinkles.
- Freeze at least 20 minutes. Break into pieces after hardened.
Notes
I like to keep chocolate bark in the refrigerator – it stays nice and firm! Keep it in an airtight container and it will last for a week. You can also store it at room temperature as long as it’s kept in a cool, dark place. If it’s warm, it will soften so that’s why I like the fridge. WHAT’S THE EASIEST WAY TO MELT WHITE CHOCOLATE?
The easiest way is in the microwave. Warm the chocolate in 30-second intervals and stir between each one until the chocolate is melted. If you use white chocolate candy melts or white chocolate almond bark, follow the melting instructions on the package for the best result.
