This Swirled chocolate bark is the perfect easy Valentine’s Day dessert! It’s made with just 3 simple ingredients, is ready in about 15 minutes, and makes for a great Galentine’s day gift or after-dinner treat to share with a loved one.
Chocolate and Valentine’s Day go hand in hand, and with the holiday quickly approaching, we just had to make sure we share with you an easy chocolate dessert in case you were looking for some ideas!
Ingredients You’ll Need
Semi-sweet or dark chocolate: If you prefer a sweeter chocolate bark, use semi-sweet chocolate chips. If you prefer less sweet chocolate, use dark chocolate chips. You can also opt for a chocolate bar instead of chocolate chips if that’s what you have. Just make sure it does not contain dairy for vegan chocolate bark.
Vegan white chocolate: You may know that white chocolate is not typically vegan because it actually does not contain chocolate at all. It is traditionally made mostly from milk and sugar. Thankfully there are quite a few vegan brands of white chocolate now from large brands such as Nestle or Enjoy Life.
Freeze dried raspberries: We love making this chocolate bark sprinkled with freeze-dried raspberries to celebrate Valentine’s day. It adds the perfect color and a combination of sweet and tart flavors to balance the sweet chocolate.
Line the baking sheet. For best results, line the baking sheet with either parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. This will make it easy to peel the chocolate bark off once it has set and prevent any sticking.
Prepare the dark chocolate. Melt the semi-sweet/dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring in between until the chocolate is smooth. Alternatively, melt the chocolate in a double boiler.
Spread the chocolate on the baking sheet. Pour the chocolate onto the baking sheet (all in the middle), then using a spatula, spread the chocolate evenly into a large rectangle and ¼ to ½-inches thick. Keep in mind that the chocolate won’t spread over the whole baking sheet.
Prep the white chocolate. Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring in between until the white chocolate is smooth. Alternatively, melt the chocolate in a double boiler.
Add the white chocolate on top of the dark chocolate. Using a spoon, add the white chocolate on top of the semi sweet in stripes, either the vertically or horizontally. Using a butter knife or skewer, drag through the surface of the chocolate in the opposite direction of the stripes. Continue through the whole surface
Top with freeze-dried raspberries. Crush the freeze-dried raspberries with your hands and sprinkle them over the bark. Add as little or as much as you would like. Add any additional toppings you are using here as well.
Set for 10 minutes. Place the baking sheet into the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes or until solid. Be sure that it is placed on a flat surface in the fridge.
Break into pieces. Remove the chocolate bark from the refrigerator and break it into 12 pieces. Enjoy!
Variations and Add-ins
This chocolate bark can really be made with any toppings instead of the freeze-dried raspberries. Here are a few of our favorite suggestions:
Crushed nuts like hazelnuts, almonds, or pecans.
Freeze-dried strawberries, banana slices, or blueberries
Flaky sea salt
Extra chocolate chips
Candied ginger
Serving Suggestions
This chocolate bark is best served as an easy dessert or sweet treat throughout the day! You can’t go wrong with having chocolate on hand at all times when a craving strikes.
This easy chocolate bark will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Avoid storing this chocolate at room temperature, especially in warm or humid environments, because it will melt quickly.
If the chocolate bark is frozen, allow it to sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before eating to soften it.
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This Swirled chocolate bark is the perfect easy Valentine’s Day dessert! It’s made with just 3 simple ingredients, is ready in about 15 minutes, and makes for a great Galentine’s day gift or after dinner treat to share with a loved one.
Ingredients
8 oz. vegan semi sweet or dark chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)
4 oz. vegan white chocolate* (see notes)
2–4 tablespoons freeze dried raspberries, as desired* (see notes)
Other topping ideas:
Raw or roasted nuts or seeds
Dried fruit
Freeze dried fruit (such as strawberries or bananas)
Candied ginger
Flaky salt
Instructions
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
Prepare the chocolate. Melt the semi sweet/dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring after each one, until the chocolate is smooth. Alternately, you can melt it in a double boiler.
Pour the chocolate onto the baking sheet (all in the middle) and then using a spatula, spread the chocolate evenly into a large rectangle, about 1/4 to 1/2-inches thick. Keep in mind that the chocolate won’t spread over the whole baking sheet (refer to photos in post).
Melt the white chocolate. Using a spoon, add the white chocolate on top of the semi sweet in stripes, either the vertically or horizontally. Using a butter knife or a skewer, in the opposite direction of the stripes, drag through the surface of the chocolate to create the pattern, alternating the direction of the knife/skewer for each row. Continue through the whole surface. Refer to photos if you need help!
Crush the freeze dried raspberries with your hands and sprinkle them over the bark. Add as little or as much as you would like. Add any additional toppings you are using here as well.
Set the baking sheet into the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes, or until solid. Be sure that it is on a flat surface in the fridge.
Remove the bark from the refrigerator and break it into about 12 pieces. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator to avoid melting.
Notes
This is the brand of vegan white chocolate that we used. Vegan white chocolate is just starting to become more widely available so if you cannot find it in stores, you can order this other brand online here.
Freeze dried raspberries can be swapped for any other freeze dried fruit if you have a preference! Just be sure to use freeze dried. Fresh will spoil quickly and may even be a bit messy!
Prep Time:20 minutes
Category:Dessert, Snack
Cuisine:Vegan, Gluten-free
Keywords: Chocolate, raspberry, bark, 3-ingredient, dessert, valentine’s day
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