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Irresistible Leftover Valentine Candy Bark Recipe with Sea Salt

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A quick and easy recipe to transform leftover Valentine candies into a sweet, salty, and crunchy bark with a beautiful marbled chocolate effect and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.

Ingredients

Scale
  • About 1 cup (150g) leftover Valentine candies (conversation hearts, broken candy canes, peppermint bark pieces, chocolate hearts, or any small candies)
  • 4 ounces (115g) dark chocolate, chopped
  • 4 ounces (115g) white chocolate chips or bars
  • 1/2 teaspoon (3g) flaky sea salt (Maldon or fleur de sel)
  • Optional: chopped nuts (almonds or pistachios)
  • Optional: mini marshmallows
  • Optional: dried cranberries or cherries

Instructions

  1. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. Chop all leftover Valentine candies into small, roughly uniform pieces. Set aside about 1 cup (150g) for topping.
  3. Melt 4 ounces (115g) of chopped dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth. Alternatively, melt over a double boiler on low heat for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Melt 4 ounces (115g) of white chocolate separately using the same method, being careful not to overheat.
  5. Pour the melted dark chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet and spread into an even 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) thick layer using a spatula.
  6. Drizzle or dollop the melted white chocolate over the dark chocolate layer and gently swirl together with a toothpick or skewer to create a marbled effect.
  7. Sprinkle the chopped leftover candies evenly over the top, pressing a few pieces gently into the chocolate to help them stick.
  8. Finish with a light sprinkling of flaky sea salt (about 1/2 teaspoon).
  9. Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or until the bark is fully set and firm to the touch.
  10. Once set, break the bark into irregular pieces using your hands or a knife.
  11. Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge.

Notes

If chocolate seizes or becomes grainy, add a teaspoon of vegetable oil before melting to smooth it out. Use flaky sea salt for the best texture and flavor contrast. Chill fully before breaking to avoid messy pieces. Optional to swirl chocolates for a marbled look. Can broil briefly to toast nuts or melt marshmallows but watch carefully to avoid burning.

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