Description
Delicious and festive White Chocolate Bark decorated with red M&M candy halves and a dusting of confectioners’ sugar. This no-bake treat is perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet gift, featuring a smooth layer of melted white chocolate set in a muffin pan and artistically topped with candy pieces.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base
- 11 ounces white chocolate chips (such as Ghiradelli)
Decoration
- 50 to 70 red M&M candy, cut in half
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon confectioners’ sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners to create individual portions of the bark.
- Melt Base Chocolate: Place the 11 ounces of white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 60 to 90 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds until fully melted and smooth.
- Form Base Layer: Pour about 1 1/2 tablespoons of melted white chocolate into each lined muffin cup. Gently tap the pan on the counter to spread the chocolate evenly, then refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the chocolate to set firmly.
- Prepare Candy Decorations: While the chocolate sets, carefully break each red M&M candy in half using your hands or a knife.
- Melt Decoration Chocolate: Microwave the remaining 1/4 cup white chocolate chips until melted and smooth, stirring as needed.
- Assemble Decoration: Once the base is set, gently remove each piece of bark from the paper liner and place it on a flat surface. Using a toothpick, dab a small amount of melted white chocolate onto the broken end of each M&M half, then press it onto the bark to form a decorative pattern. If the melted chocolate hardens, remelt in the microwave for 5 to 10 seconds.
- Finish and Serve: Lightly dust the assembled white chocolate bark with confectioners’ sugar to add a festive touch and mask any imperfections.
Notes
- Use a high-quality white chocolate such as Ghiradelli for best melting and flavor results.
- The paper liners make it easy to remove the bark from the pan and serve individually.
- If melted chocolate thickens during decorating, briefly reheat in short bursts to maintain workability.
- Refrigerate the finished bark to keep it firm and store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Confectioners’ sugar dusting not only decorates but also helps hide small flaws on the chocolate surface.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes (melting chocolate in microwave)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: white chocolate bark, holiday dessert, easy chocolate candy, white chocolate, M&M candy, festive treats
