Sweetheart Bark, a Valentine’s Candy Chocolate Bark, is a simple, fun and EASY recipe that’s fast to create. Whether making it for a holiday treat or to use up Valentine’s candy, it will make anyone’s heart go pitter pat!
This delicious post was originally shared in February 2016 and has been updated in February 2018!
Valentine’s Day is this week and with all the holiday love comes loads of candy. Chocolate takes center stage but for anyone who has recently been in the seasonal aisle of a grocery or drug store, you know that’s only the start of it. Whether for a stand-alone treat or a way to dispense with holiday candy, Sweetheart Bark, a Valentine’s Candy Chocolate Bark is a fast and easy recipe that’s incredibly cute!
This isn’t the first holiday chocolate bark recipe I’ve shared here. Peppermint Bark for winter holidays is a mouthwatering combo of the quinessential winter flavors chocolate and peppermint. As with this Valentine’s chocolate bark, Gourmet Easter Candy Bark as a great way to use up Easter basket candy that never seems to end.
Why Make Valentine’s Candy Chocolate Bark? It’s so Fast and Easy!
There are so much Valentine’s themed candy, making a Valentine’s chocolate bark seems a natural idea. It takes less than 15 minutes to create and is ready to eat as soon as it sets with chilling. It is a great treat for school parties, as part of a Valentine’s gift for those you appreciate or to use up candy after the holiday too.
How to Make Valentine’s Candy Chocolate Bark – Step by Step:
Before beginning: I recommend picking a flavor theme. My kids went with me to scout some fun candy (undoubtedly their favorite Boulder Locavore food shopping outing ever). We found loads of options that would both look great and taste great, though not all Valentine’s candy would taste great together.
For instance, there are cute peanut butter cups with messages on the top though to me that wouldn’t be the best pairing with strawberry as an example. Think through whether you want a flavor or color scheme before shopping. After deciding, select a variety of candies in size and shape that will make a nice combination for your chocolate bark.
With all the ingredients selected, line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt the chocolate in the microwave as described in the recipe (bars or baking chips may be used). Pour onto the prepared baking sheet to make a 1/8-inch thickness and add the selected candy to the chocolate bark. Allow to fully set by chilling in the refridgerator.
How to Cut Chocolate Bark:
Chocolate bark may be broken into individual servings however I recommend using a large heavy knife to cut this Valentine’s Candy Chocolate Bark into attractive pieces.
How to Store Chocolate Bark:
Store the chocolate bark in a sealed container at room temperature for us to a week or freeze it. If freezing the bark, wrap it well and place in an airtight freezer-proof container. When thawing it, allow it to thaw in the refrigerator to avoid consdensation developing.
More Easy Valentine’s Recipes You’ll Love:
- Valentine’s Chocolate Marshmallow Pops
- Forget Me Nots (rose-flavored meringue cookies)
- Strawberry Roses
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Sweetheart Bark: Valentine’s Candy Chocolate Bark
Picking a color or flavor theme for the chocolate bark helps make a cohesive look and flavor profile. The bark featured here is a Strawberries and Cream flavor theme with loads of pink.
I listed the specific candies I used in the Recipe Ingredients below as a guide. Any candy may be used.
This recipe is a great project to do with kids too since the candy can be added in any way and it chills, ready to eat within about an hour (chilling time may vary depending on conditions).
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Bittersweet Chocolate; bars or chips (I used Ghirardelli Bittersweet Chocolate bars, chopped)
- 1 ½ cups (approximately) assorted Valentine’s candy*
Candy used for the Strawberries and Cream flavor bark shown here (for a guide; any Valentine's candy may be used):
- 1/3 cup Conversation Hearts
- 9 Lindt Lindor Strawberries & Cream Truffles
- 7 Ghirardelli Chocolate Valentine’s Impression Milk & White Chocolate Squares
- 1/2 cup Brach’s Strawberry Shortcake Candy Corn
- 1/4 cup Russell Stover Strawberries and Cream hearts mix
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with sides with parchment paper.
- Place chocolate in a microwave safe bowl and heat according to package instructions to melt the chocolate. For chopped bars: Microwave for 1 minutes at 50% power, stir and repeat for 15 seconds at 50% power, stirring after each heating until chocolate has melted and is creamy in texture. Pour the chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet and smooth out to about 1/8-inch thickness.
- Place candy in the melted chocolate and place in the refrigerator to completely cool until solid. Cut into pieces.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts note: actual nutrition information will vary depending on actual candy used on bark.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
That looks so good! I don’t think I’ve ever seen a bark recipe like this before. There’ s a lot of chocolate going on there!
Joyce Brewer (@MommyTalkShow) says
This looks amazing. I’d give it as a gift or make it when my Mom is visiting since my husband and son don’t eat chocolate. Otherwise, I’d gorge myself and eat the whole thing!
Liz Mays says
This is too cute! I’d love to make some of this for Valentine’s Day. The candies you used were perfect!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
SOOO seriously cute!
Beth@FrugalFroggie says
I haven’t made bark before. What a fun treat for Valentine’s Day.
Ann Bacciaglia says
This looks so delicious and easy to make. I will have to try this on the weekend. My kids are going to love it.
Toni Dash says
It really is the most simple of treats you can imagine to make. It’s really lining a pan with parchement, melting chocolate and then putting stuff in the melted chocolate. Oh, and sticking the pan in the refrigerator!
Rosey says
You picked great choices for the top. What a dandy looking bark!
Kelly Hutchinson says
What an affordable and easy treat to make for Valentine’s Day. My kid would love this.
Kiwi says
This looks easy but super festive. In each bark bite its a different design made of love!
Charlotte @ whatcharlottebaked says
I love this! I love bark with loads of great candy sprinkled on it – those conversation hearts are perfect! I would absolutely love it if I received this on Valentine’s Day. There is something extra special about receiving a handmade gift.
Ronald Gagnon says
Though I have never heard of a bark recipe this chocolate treat looks delicious..it just is to tempting to take 1 and 1/4 hours
robin rue says
What a perfect Valentine’s Day treat this is. I am totally making a batch for my family!
Jeanette says
This looks delicious! This would be fun to make with my kiddo. It’s easy it’s delicious and a great snack.
Stacie says
That is a super cute and super tasty idea! I have to make some of this for my family. Yay!
Melissa Chapman says
That is a great recipe to help celebrate the holiday. I love that you can add your own touch and candy preference to it. I still have two days to try this out.
Christie says
You never disappoint when it comes to delicious food, drinks and treats! Your presentation of this is FLAWLESS and it looks too beautiful to eat!
Toni Dash says
Christie! You are so sweet! You’ve made my day. And though I agree it’s pretty, one bite and you get over not wanting to eat it!
Shell says
That turned out super cute! So easy to make, too!
Gomama247 says
This Chocolate Bark is looking so tempting.
Meagan says
Okay, this si such a great idea! We have so many conversation hearts around our house, and I’m not a fan of eating them, so this would be the perfect way to use them!
Toni Dash says
It’s a fun mix up of any candy you might have!
Jeanine says
Yum! This looks delicious. I love making bark. My kids love it too. This is perfect for Valentines!
Rosey says
You know, I’ve made it for Christmas. I never thought to make it for Valentine’s Day! What a good idea!
Brianne says
What a fun Valentine’s Day treat! I know my kiddies would love to make this tomorrow!
Claudia Krusch says
Love the way it looks! I’d love to make some for Valentine’s Day. The candies you used are awesome! Can’t wait to pick some up and make it!
Kelly Stilwell says
What a clever idea! It’s such a pretty dessert to take to a party, too. I just love chocolate!
Kelly Reci says
Your chocolate bark is some neat and cute! Whenever I make bark, it always comes out a sticky mess (but still delicious).
Lisa Bristol says
I am looking forward to giving this recipe a try. It looks so delicious and easy to make. It will be perfect for Valentines Day.
sa says
That is a really cute snack idea! This one is a fun one for the kids to help make!
Heather says
That is the sweetest treat! I love conversation hearts, but all of the candies look so yummy. Can’t wait to make this for my valentines.
Our Family World says
This Valentine chocolate bark looks not only cute but I am positive that it tastes wonderful too. I can make this for dessert on Valentine’s day and the left overs (if any) would be for our weekend family movie night. Thanks for the idea!
AnnMarie John says
You simply cannot go wrong with a chocolate bark that looks like this. It’s nice to give to loved ones or to make for the kids this Valentine’s day. Love the chocolates and candies that you chose to add.
Reesa Lewandowski says
This is seriously adorable! I love all of the different types of chocolates and candies you used!
Kiwi says
Ooo cute bark. I wish I made this for Galentines Day!
Richa Gupta says
Wow this looks great in terms of color and combo! Perfect treat for special day!