Red White and Blue Bark recipe is the perfect patriotic candy to make for a festive treat. It is super easy and tastes amazing for a really special dessert everyone will love.
Celebrate Independence Day or Memorial Day with this easy Red White and Blue Chocolate Bark Recipe. Lots of delicious chocolate, patriotic sprinkles and more combine for a fabulous recipe to make for easy 4th of July Dessert and the Best Memorial Day Desserts.
It’s so easy that I can fit it into my busy schedule. I also love to make 4th of July Sugar Cookies, Patriotic Crack and 4th of July Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods.
Why We Love This Recipe
Red, white and blue snacks are a must for the 4th of July and one of the Best Memorial Day Dessert Ideas. We took our original 2 Ingredient Chocolate Bark recipe and made it perfect for the 4th.
Ingredients
- Red White and Blue M&M’s. These are normally with the seasonal items.
- White Chocolate Chips. Use a good quality chocolate.
- Red White and Blue Star Sprinkles. You can use any patriotic sprinkles you love.
Get the complete ingredient list at the bottom of the page.
Variations
- Add your favorite candy – Use your favorite candy on top. Anything will work that you love! Just crumble and sprinkle on top.
- Sprinkle with Nuts – Add nuts to the top.
- Only use White Chocolate – You can use all white chocolate to make white chocolate bark recipe instead of combining the 2 types of chocolate.
- Make just Milk Chocolate – Chocolate bark recipe is also tasty if you prefer to use all milk chocolate.
- Change for the Holidays – Make this year round by changing the colors. We make Easter Chocolate Bark too.
How to Make Red White and Blue Bark
- Step 1. Line a large baking sheet with foil or parchment paper to make clean up super easy.
Step 2. Next, melt the white chocolate chips by placing them in a microwave safe dish.
Step 3. Heat in the microwave using 20 second intervals. Stir in between each one and continue to heat until melted.
Step 4. Next, follow the same process with the red and blue candy melts. Melt in separate bowls.
Step 5. Then pour the white chocolate onto the baking pan. Use a spatula to spread the chocolate out as evenly as possible.
Step 6. Then drizzle the red and blue candy melts on top of the chocolate layer. Rotate between each color so that it will swirl together easier.
Step 7. Swirl with a fork to make a pretty design.
Step 8. Sprinkle the m&ms and the red sprinkles and blue sprinkles on top of the chocolate. Then place the bark in the refrigerator to harden.
Step 9. Remove the bark from the refrigerator and break into pieces to serve.
Storage
Keep the chocolate bark in an airtight container in the fridge. When ready to serve, take it out of fridge so it can get to room temperature for a few minutes if desired.
Pro Tips
- Since chocolate is the main ingredient, use a premium chocolate in this. It will taste much better!
- Allow the bark to come to room temperature before breaking so that the layers do not separate.
- If the bark is difficult to break with your hands you can use a wooden spoon to gently help.
- Use the parchment paper to help break this apart so that you don’t get fingerprints on the chocolate.
How long will it last?
Chocolate bark will last up to 5 days if store properly. You can store at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Try these other red white and blue recipes
- The Best Red White and Blue Cake to Impress
- 4th of July Chocolate Covered Oreos
- American Flag Candy Charcuterie Board
- Red White and Blue Chocolate Covered Pretzels
- Patriotic Crockpot Peanut Clusters
- Red, White, and Blue Cupcakes
Make Patriotic Candy Bark today. Leave a comment once you try it. I love hearing from you.
Red White and Blue Bark
Ingredients
- 12 oz white chocolate chips
- 6 oz blue candy melts
- 6 oz red candy melts
- 1/2 red white and blue m&ms
- 1/2 cup red white and blue star sprinkles
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Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet or tray with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Place 12 ounces white chocolate chips in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Place 6 ounces red candy melts in one microwave-safe bowl and 6 ounces blue candy melts in another. Microwave each bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until smooth.
- Pour the melted white chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet and use an offset spatula or the back of a spoon to spread it into an even layer about 1/4-inch thick.
- Drizzle the melted red and blue candy melts over the white chocolate, alternating colors across the surface.
- Use a fork or toothpick to gently swirl the candy melts into the white chocolate. Avoid overmixing so the colors remain distinct.
- Sprinkle ½ cup red, white, and blue M&M's and ½ cup red, white, and blue star sprinkles evenly over the bark. Gently press the toppings into the chocolate so they adhere.
- Refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes, or until the bark is completely firm.
- Break the bark into approximately 24 pieces and serve.
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