If you're looking for an easy treat, whether as a gift, for a party or to show your patriotic colors, this blueberry raspberry chocolate bark is perfect. Five ingredients and a couple minutes is all you need!
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I know, before I write any more there will be a few of you thinking this is something for the holiday season, but really why should it be? After all, chocolate is good any time (just ask my sons!). I have seen variations for Valentine's Day and Easter, but let's expand things.
This easy chocolate bark is versatile enough to be perfect for any time of year. It's conveniently red, white and blue so it will be right at home at Memorial Day and 4th July cook outs. Plus it would make a great gift any time of year.
It's easy enough to be just the kind of things the kiddos could make for Mother's day, too (and I bet you'd have happy recipients!). Maybe with some Hershey kiss cookies alongside, too.
How to make chocolate bark
Enough of trying to explain why this makes sense at this time of year, let's just get on to how you make it.
Pretty much any chocolate bark is made by melting chocolate, spreading it out in a thin layer, then topping it with whatever you choose to add in. That can be dried fruit, nuts, or candies.
Here I kept things relatively healthy with freeze dried fruit and nuts, but the result is both tasty and pretty. But you could add some small candies too, if you like.
I've extended the berry flavor into the chocolate itself with a dash of raspberry flavor in there. It really helps make it feel that bit more special and adds an extra depth of fruitiness. Feel free to skip if you prefer or don't have.
Once you've added your toppings to the melted chocolate layer, gently press them in and just leave it to firm up. I'd recommend you don't put it in the fridge as this can mean the chocolate discolors. Just be patient.
Once firm, peel the chocolate off your baking sheet and break is up into chunks. You can either store it in a box or package it up ready for gifting. Why not also make some turron (Spanish nougat), marron glacé (candied chestnuts), fudge, chocolate peanut clusters or saltine cracker candy to make a mix of treats.
This blueberry raspberry chocolate bark is easy to make, fruity and with a great texture from the toppings. It's perfect to give as a gift. Or snack on it yourself, there's no judgement here. We found it hard to stop at just one piece, just warning you.
Try these other chocolate treats:
- Cranberry truffles (like this bark, would make a great gift)
- Mini skillet brownie (the perfect treat for two!)
- Chocolate slice (like a cookie bar)
- Plus get more ideas, sweet and savory, in the snack recipes archives.
Blueberry raspberry chocolate bark
Ingredients
- 8 oz semisweet chocolate 225g dark chocolate, 60-70% cacao
- 1 teaspoon raspberry emulsion eg LorAnn Oils (or extract/flavoring)
- ¼ cup freeze dried raspberries 4 tbsp, 5g approx
- ¼ cup freeze dried blueberries 4 tbsp, 8g approx
- ½ tablespoon shredded coconut
Instructions
- Prepare a medium-large baking sheet by covering with parchment or a silicon mat. Break up larger pieces of the dried fruit and have the toppings all measured ready.
- Melt the chocolate either by putting in a bain marie (in a bowl over a pan/bowl with boiling water) or by melting in the microwave in 30 second bursts, stirring in between. Add the raspberry emulsion and stir through to mix well.
- Pour the chocolate onto the parchment/silicon mat and spread into a thin layer, in more or less a rectangle.
- Sprinkle over the dried raspberries and blueberries then sprinkle over the coconut. With each, try to spread them fairly evenly right to the edge and use a bit more than measured out, if needed. Leave to harden, a good hour or more, before breaking up into chunks. Store in an airtight container until needed - it will keep fine a few days, any more and the toppings may well soften.
Notes
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Try these other brunch ideas:
Breads and Pastries:
Buttermilk Scones from Mildly Meandering
Miso Butter Toast from Brunch-n-Bites
Pecan Belgian Waffles with Strawberry Sauce from Family Around the Table
Savory French Toast with Asparagus from Forking Up
Main Dishes:
Breakfast Macaroni and Cheese from Strawberry Blondie Kitchen
Canadian Bacon, Egg & Asparagus Quesadilla from Kudos Kitchen by Renee
Fruits, Vegetables and Sides:
Asparagus Fried Rice from Tara's Multicultural Table
Asparagus Bacon Rollups from For the Love of Food
Creamy Baked Cheesy Asparagus from Daily Dish Recipes
Desserts:
Raspberry Chocolate Cheesecake from The Crumby Kitchen
Red Velvet Cake Macaron from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Succulent Vanilla Sugar Cookies from Love and Confections
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Liz @ Books n' Cooks says
Such an easy recipe and perfect for gift giving. Bookmarking for holiday gifts or Teacher Appreciation Week next year.
Caroline's Cooking says
Thanks Liz, yes so many occasions when this would be perfect!
Christie says
Such a great afternoon snack for work. I'm always looking for pick me up snacks.
Caroline's Cooking says
Thanks, this definitely makes a great pick me up (tried and tested on a few people!)
Wendy says
Well doesn't this look lovely?!
Caroline's Cooking says
Thanks Wendy, it's delicious too!
Karen says
This looks amazing. I'd love to get my hands on freeze dried fruits to try this!
Caroline's Cooking says
Thanks Karen, they're probably easier to find than you might think, and they're great in this bark.
Tara says
Such a fun bark! I love working with freeze dried fruits
Caroline's Cooking says
Thanks Tara, I agree they're great, they work in things 'regular' fruit wouldn't and taste great too.
Linda | Brunch-n-Bites says
Forget Valentine's Day or Easter, I'll make this anytime of the year. I love chocolate and your chocolate bark is a perfect treat!
Caroline's Cooking says
I'm completely with you, I can see me making this a lot (and I know I will be encouraged here too!)
Jack @ BBQ Recipez says
This is gorgeous!! I love fruit and chocolate together and would probably eat it all in one sitting though!!
Caroline's Cooking says
Thanks, I agree that is the one big challenge!