Description
Leprechaun bark sparkles with festive Irish-inspired chocolate magic, blending white and green layers into a whimsical St. Patrick’s Day treat. Sweet chocolate enthusiasts will delight in this playful confection that brings rainbow charm to dessert tables.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Chocolate Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) white chocolate or candy melts
- 6 ounces (170 grams) green candy melts (or white chocolate + green food coloring)
Melting Aid:
- ½ teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother melting)
Decorative Toppings:
- ¼ cup Lucky Charms marshmallows (or rainbow sprinkles)
- 2 tablespoons gold or green sprinkles
- ¼ cup green M&Ms or other festive candies
Instructions
- Create a smooth foundation by layering parchment paper across an entire baking sheet, ensuring complete coverage and minimal wrinkles.
- Gently heat white chocolate in a microwave-safe container, utilizing short 30-second bursts and stirring thoroughly between each interval to prevent scorching.
- Incorporate a hint of coconut oil into the melted white chocolate, stirring until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Pour the white chocolate mixture evenly across the prepared parchment surface, using a spatula to spread it into a thin, consistent layer.
- Melt green candy melts following an identical technique of brief microwave intervals and consistent stirring to maintain a smooth texture.
- Carefully drizzle and swirl the vibrant green candy melts across the white chocolate base, creating artistic, random patterns.
- Use a toothpick or knife to create intricate marbling effects, gently pulling the green and white layers together for a mesmerizing design.
- Sprinkle festive decorative elements like green sugar crystals, shamrock-shaped sprinkles, or edible glitter to enhance the leprechaun-themed appearance.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator, allowing the bark to solidify completely for approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Once fully set, break or cut the bark into irregular, rustic pieces, revealing the whimsical green and white swirled pattern.
Notes
- Prevent chocolate from burning by microwaving in short bursts and stirring thoroughly between intervals.
- Add a tiny splash of coconut oil to white chocolate for an extra silky, glossy finish that helps prevent cracking.
- Chill the bark completely before breaking into uneven, rustic pieces to achieve that classic homemade chocolate bark texture.
- For a dairy-free version, swap white chocolate with dairy-free white chocolate chips and use vegan green candy melts to make the recipe allergen-friendly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg