I love making homemade candies for my family. Even when life is hectic I can find time to make bark candy because it comes together so fast, though it does require a couple hours to chill. Placing the candy in cookie cutters to harden adds a little magic to an otherwise simple treat, making it look like I went to much more trouble than I actually did.
This is a variation on my Chocolate Raspberry Bark. I replaced the dark chocolate with white chocolate and the raspberries with blackberries. Both raspberries and blackberries are popular with my family, but blackberries keep much better, so I am more likely to buy them than other berries because I don't have to worry about quickly using them before they turn.
I chilled the white chocolate and blackberry bark until it was solid enough to be removed from the cookie cutters. Then I used a Frosting Decorator
- 12 -16 ounces white chocolate
- 6 - 8 ounces blackberries
- Place a piece of parchment paper or foil on a flat tray.
- Rub cookie cutters with oil.
- Melt white chocolate according to package directions.
- Pour or spoon white chocolate into cookie cutters (1 - 2 ounces per cookie cutter) reserving some for the topping.
- Place blackberries upside down into the chocolate while it is still soft.
- Chill for 30 - 60 minutes, until it solid enough to be removed from cookie cutters.
- Drizzle remaining white chocolate over the tops of the blackberries.
- Chill in the refrigerator for another 30 - 60 minutes.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Chaya says
Using cookie cutters is a great idea. Just a little bit of genius.
Kim@Treats & Trinkets says
How cute are these? I love the idea of using the cookie cutters, and the fresh berries on top! Yum.
I nominated you for the Liebster Award. You can see it here: http://treatstrinkets.blogspot.com/2013/02/valentines-day-menu-ideas-and-liebster.html
Trish @ Uncommon says
These are so pretty and I love the cookie cutter tip, too! Thanks for sharing at Monday Funday!
Take care,
Trish
Sarah says
I love this! Anytime I think of “bark” snacks I think of the holidays for some reason so this is a great way to enjoy some for Spring! Found you via Sugar and Dots.
– Sarah
A Girl In Transit
Michelle says
Oh my gosh. These belong in the window of a candy shop. Beautiful, Alea!
Amanda says
Yum! I am not a huge white chocolate fan but would totally make these with dark chocolate (even if it doesn’t have that stark contrast that makes these look so pretty). Thanks so much for sharing them with Delicious Dish Tuesday.
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