How do you make red white and blue bark?

To make red white and blue bark, melt 16 oz of bright white candy melts in a double boiler until smooth. Melt 6 oz each of red and blue candy melts separately in the microwave at 70% power in 30-45 second intervals. Pour the white melts into a foil-lined pan, drizzle red and blue melts on top in vertical lines, and swirl with a skewer in a figure-eight pattern. Sprinkle with crushed Oreos, M&M's, star sprinkles, and jimmies, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours until hardened before breaking into pieces.

What candy melts are best for patriotic bark?

Bright white candy melts are best for the base of patriotic bark because they provide a pure white canvas for the red and blue accents. For the colors, use 6 oz each of royal blue and red candy melts. Wilton and Make n Mold are common US brands that work well. These are specifically formulated to melt smoothly and set with a crisp snap, making them ideal for bark recipes.

How long does red white and blue bark last?

Red white and blue bark can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three weeks. At cool room temperature, it will last about one week. To prevent sticking, layer the pieces with wax paper. Avoid prolonged exposure to heat or direct sunlight, as the candy melts can soften and lose their snap.

Can I use white chocolate instead of candy melts?

Yes, you can use white chocolate instead of bright white candy melts as a substitute. However, white chocolate is more sensitive to heat and moisture, so it must be melted gently using a double boiler or short microwave bursts. Note that white chocolate may produce a slightly creamier texture and less vibrant white color compared to candy melts, and it still requires careful handling to prevent seizing.

Red White And Blue Bark: A No-Bake Patriotic Treat For Memorial Day And July 4th

Ingredients

Scale

16 oz bright white candy melts or equal amounts of white chocolate
6 oz royal blue candy melts
6 oz red candy melts
Red white and blue m&m’s
Handful oreo cookies crushed into bite sized pieces, crushed into bite sized pieces
Red white and blue star sprinkles
Red white and blue jimmies

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Instructions

1-Place oreo cookies into a resealable plastic: Place oreo cookies into a resealable plastic bag, seal, and gently hit with a rolling pin to break cookies into pieces. Set aside.
2-Line an 11×15″ jelly roll pan (or: Line an 11×15″ jelly roll pan (or regular 9×13″ pan), with aluminum foil and spray very lightly with cooking spray. Set aside.
3-Place a small saucepan with about 1: Place a small saucepan with about 1 inch of water on the stove and heat on LOW until barely simmering. Pour bright white candy melts in a large glass bowl (that fits inside the saucepan so that the bottom of the bowl does NOT touch the water).
4-Place bowl over the top of the: Place bowl over the top of the saucepan, creating a double boiler. Use a rubber spatula to stir candy melts until melted and smooth. Do not allow any liquid to come in contact with the candy melts.
5-Pour red candy melts in a small: Pour red candy melts in a small microwaveable bowl, and pour blue candy melts in another microwaveable bowl.
6-Microwave the blue candy melts at 70%: Microwave the blue candy melts at 70% power, in 30-45 second intervals, until most of the way melted. Remove from microwave and stir to let the residual heat melt the remaining bits.
7-Repeat process with the red candy melts: Repeat process with the red candy melts.
8-Pour melted white candy melts into jelly: Pour melted white candy melts into jelly roll pan and use rubber spatula to smooth into an even layer.
9-Alternate drizzling melted red candy melts and: Alternate drizzling melted red candy melts and blue candy melts in vertical lines over the surface of the melted white candy melts. (you could also just spoon bits of red and blue in a non-pattern over the surface as well).
10-Using a small wooden skewer or butter: Using a small wooden skewer or butter knife, swirl in a figure eight pattern to swirl the red and blue into the white. Repeat over the entire pan. You’re not looking for a pattern here, just pretty swirls.
11-Sprinkle swirled candy melts with oreo pieces,: Sprinkle swirled candy melts with oreo pieces, m&m’s, star sprinkles and jimmies.
12-Refrigerate for 1-2 hours, or until hardened: Refrigerate for 1-2 hours, or until hardened.
13-Lift edges of aluminum foil to remove: Lift edges of aluminum foil to remove bark from pan, and separate the bark from the foil.
14-Break into pieces: Break into pieces.
15-Keep refrigerated until ready to serve: Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

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Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 0 min
Method: no_cook