Pastel Easter Chocolate Bark (The Best Candy Treat For Easter)
To take a break from chocolate eggs, this Pastel Easter Chocolate Bark is our family's way to enjoy the same holiday sweetness but with a different look! Swirls of pink, blue, and yellow with crumbly graham crackers and M&M's make it look like an Easter egg hunt in one bite.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!This easy Easter chocolate bark is a no-bake treat that's ready in minutes, perfect for filling baskets or sharing at brunch. My daughter loves the “rainbow swirls” and always adds extra sprinkles to make the bark even more colorful! It's adorable.
For more Easter treats, try my Easter Dirt Pudding Cups or Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treats. They’re fun, no-bake treats too. Now, let’s melt some chocolate!
This chocolatey Easter candy bark is a quick treat that looks straight out of a specialty candy shop! It’s one of our favorite recipes for Easter.
No-bake: Ready to chill in 15 minutes.
Fun activity: Let little ones create the swirls and add the toppings.
Versatile: Swap the candies, use chocolate chips, or change the colors. It's up to you!
Giftable: Place in cute bags or boxes for a yummy gift.
This homemade chocolate bark uses simple ingredients for a colorful, crunchy treat! Scroll to the recipe card at the end of this post for the full recipe with ingredient amounts.
- Chocolate candy melts: Milk chocolate or dark chocolate work too.
- Vanilla candy melts: This is the base for the colorful swirls. Feel free to use white chocolate chips instead.
- Oil-based food coloring: It tints without seizing the chocolate. You can also use gel food coloring.
- Pastel Easter M&M’s: These are a seasonal variety you can find at most grocery stores.
- Bunny graham crackers: Any graham cracker or cookie crumbs work.
- Easter-themed sprinkles: They add crunch and lovely pops of color. Sometimes I'll use regular sprinkles in my favorite pastel colors instead.
See recipe card for quantities.
This M&M's Easter chocolate bark is a quick, melt-and-swirl recipe! It's ready to eat in 35 minutes.
- Step 1: Melt the chocolate candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth. Keep the bowl over a warm water bath to maintain a fluid consistency while you melt the vanilla candy melts.
2. Step 2: In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt the vanilla candy melts in 20-second intervals, stirring each time until smooth.
3. Step 3: Divide the melted vanilla candy melts into three small bowls and tint with pink, pastel blue, and pastel yellow food coloring, stirring until evenly mixed.
4. Step 4: Pour the melted chocolate candy melts onto the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly to about ¼-inch thickness. Drop small spoonfuls of each colored vanilla candy melt over the chocolate base and gently swirl with a toothpick or skewer to create a marbled effect.
5. Step 5: Sprinkle pastel Easter M&M’s, bunny graham crackers, and Easter-themed sprinkles evenly over the top, pressing lightly so they stick. Let the bark set completely at room temperature, or refrigerate for 20–30 minutes until firm.
This tri-color bark with seasonal candy is the Easter version of my favorite bark! Try these yummy twists depending on what you've got at home:
White base: For milkier bark, swap the chocolate candy melts for white chocolate chips. Melt those as the base layer of your bark. It's super cute!
Swap the candy: Mini marshmallows, mini chocolate eggs, and pastel-colored jelly beans are great substitutes for Easter M&M's.
Change the colors: Sometimes we run out of certain food coloring shades, so I alternate colors with pastel green or pastel purple when needed.
More candy: Add 2-3 tablespoons of any of the above mentioned candy if you like your bark packed with goodies.
Go nuts: Sprinkling with ¼ cup chopped macadamias or sliced almonds adds great flavor and texture.
This crunchy chocolate bark is an egg-cellent snack during the Easter bunny season! Here are our favorite ways to enjoy it:
- Fill Easter baskets or gift bags with it.
- Set on the dessert table along with my Lemon Sugar Cookie Bars and Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies.
- My daughter loves to melt a piece or two into her hot cocoa when it's cold outside.
- Bring to school events with my Ice Cream Cone Cake Pops and Easter Mini Cheesecake Cups for sharing.
- Prepare with my Chocolate Covered Strawberries and Chocolate Mousse for brunch.
This colorful bark stays fresh and crunchy for days! Here’s how to store it for later:
Counter
In an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Keep it away from heat and direct sunlight to prevent melting.
Refrigerator
In an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Bring to room temperature before digging in.
These simple tips and tricks will make this adorable Easter bark with graham crackers perfect every single time:
Create your own patterns: You can totally play with the swirl by adding more pink, more blue, or whatever you like! It doesn’t have to be perfect and feel free to create your own beautiful patterns.
Swirl gently: Don't over-swirl, otherwise the colors can blend together and it looks gray or even brown sometimes.
Extra glossy: Melt the candy melts with ½ teaspoon coconut oil for an extra glossy look once the chocolate sets.
Add more colors: If you divide the melted vanilla candy melts into 4 bowls instead of 3, you can incorporate an additonal color like pastel purple or pastel green.
Watch the double boiler: When keeping the melted chocolate melts warm, make sure the bottom of your bowl doesn't touch the water in the double boiler. If it touches the water, the chocolate can seize.
Make it sparkly: My daughter loves sprinkling the top of the bark with ¼-1/2 teaspoon edible silver or gold glitter before pressing the toppings in.
Here’s what other home cooks are asking about this easy, no-bake Easter treat!
Yes! Use it instead of the chocolate or vanilla candy melts.
Can I make ahead?Yes! Store it in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
How do I melt chocolate?Microwave it in short increments until smooth.
Can I use other candy?Absolutely! Add jelly beans or mini chocolate eggs for variety.
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This pastel Easter chocolate bark is our favorite way to welcome the Easter bunny with a colorful, chocolatey treat! Share your creations on Instagram with @Hungry Whisk, and don’t forget to subscribe for more new recipes and recipe cards!
Pastel Easter Chocolate Bark (The Best Candy Treat For Easter)
Recipe details
Ingredients
- 10 oz chocolate candy melts
- 10 oz vanilla candy melts
- Oil based Food coloring pink, blue, and yellow
- 1/4 cup pastel Easter M&M’s
- 1/4 cup bunny graham crackers
- 2 teaspoons Easter-themed sprinkles
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the chocolate candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Place the bowl over a warm water bath to keep the chocolate fluid while you prepare the vanilla candy melts.
- Melt the vanilla candy melts in a separate microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Divide into three small bowls and tint with pink, pastel blue, and pastel yellow food coloring, mixing well.
- Pour the melted chocolate candy melts onto the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly, about ¼-inch thick.
- Spoon small amounts of each pastel colored vanilla candy melt over the chocolate base. Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the colors for a marbled look.
- Sprinkle pastel Easter M&M’s, bunny graham crackers, and Easter-themed sprinkles evenly over the top, pressing lightly so they adhere.
- Let the bark set completely at room temperature, or refrigerate for 20–30 minutes until firm.
- Once set, remove from the baking sheet and break into irregular pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Tips
- 1. You can totally play with the swirl, more pink, more blue, whatever you like! It doesn’t have to be perfect.
- 2. Use a toothpick or skewer to swirl gently, over-swirl and the colors can muddy.
- 3. This bark is perfect for gifting, just stack pieces in a cute box or wrap in cellophane.
- 4. If your kitchen is warm, refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to help the bark set faster.
- 5. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, keep away from heat and sunlight.
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