White Chocolate Easter Bark Recipe Easy Homemade Treat with Pastel Sprinkles and Pretzels
A quick and easy festive treat combining creamy white chocolate, crunchy pretzels, and colorful pastel sprinkles, perfect for Easter or any celebration.
- Prep Time: 13 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 53 minutes
- Yield: About 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces (225 grams) white chocolate chips or chunks
- 1 cup (50 grams) pretzels, roughly crushed
- ½ cup (70 grams) pastel sprinkles
- Pinch of sea salt flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon (14 grams) unsalted butter (optional)
Instructions
- Line a 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Roughly crush the pretzels into bite-sized pieces, mixing small bits and larger chunks. Set aside.
- Melt the white chocolate chips and optional butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water (double boiler) or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth and silky.
- Remove melted chocolate from heat and gently fold in about two-thirds of the crushed pretzels.
- Pour the chocolate and pretzel mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly into a roughly ½-inch (1.3 cm) thick layer.
- Immediately sprinkle the remaining pretzels and pastel sprinkles over the top, pressing lightly so they sink slightly into the chocolate. Finish with a pinch of sea salt flakes if using.
- Place the tray in the refrigerator or a cool spot for 30-40 minutes until the chocolate is fully hardened and snaps easily when broken.
- Lift the bark off the tray using the parchment paper and break into irregular chunks. Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge.
Notes
Use a double boiler to gently melt white chocolate to avoid scorching. Adding a teaspoon of coconut oil or butter helps keep the chocolate smooth and glossy. Press sprinkles and pretzels lightly into the chocolate before it sets. Store bark in an airtight container at room temperature away from sunlight to avoid white chocolate bloom. Refrigeration is optional but may dull flavor. Bark can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce (28 grams)
- Calories: 150170
- Sugar: 1214
- Fat: 911
- Carbohydrates: 1518
- Protein: 12
Keywords: white chocolate bark, Easter treat, pastel sprinkles, pretzels, easy dessert, homemade bark, festive sweets