This easy chocolate bark with pretzels and candy eggs is a sweet, salty, crunchy treat that's perfect for Easter. Made with melted chocolate, crunchy pretzels, and colorful candy eggs, this easy Easter bark comes together in minutes. It's one of those simple Easter treats that's fun to make, easy to customize, and perfect for sharing.
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❤️ Why you'll love this chocolate bark
Whether you're making Easter treats with the kids, need a quick homemade Easter gift, or simply have leftover candy eggs to use up, this chocolate bark couldn't be easier. It's sweet, salty, crunchy, and you can change the toppings to use whatever chocolate and candy you have on hand.
🎥 How to make chocolate bark
🥄 Ingredients for Chocolate Bark
- Pretzels: Add a salty crunch that balances the sweetness of the chocolate. Mini pretzels are perfect, but you can break larger pretzels into pieces.
- Dark chocolate: Gives the bark a rich chocolate flavor and helps balance the sweeter toppings.
- Milk chocolate: Makes the chocolate bark creamy and sweet. You can use all milk chocolate if you prefer a sweeter bark.
- Coconut oil: Helps the chocolate melt smoothly and makes it easier to spread into a thin layer.
- Candy eggs: Use colorful sugar-coated chocolate eggs, Mini Eggs, or chopped Creme Eggs for an Easter twist. You can also use leftover Easter candy you already have.
Note: I use a small air fryer, so this recipe makes a smaller batch of chocolate bark. If you have a larger air fryer, you can increase the ingredients as needed to fit your basket. Just keep the chocolate and pretzels in an even layer for the best results.
👩🏼🍳 How to Make Chocolate Bark in the Air Fryer
Prepare the Air Fryer
Line the base of your air fryer with baking paper. This makes the chocolate bark easy to lift out once it has set.
Add the Pretzel Layer
Spread the pretzels evenly over the baking paper to create a salty, crunchy base.
Add the Chocolate
Break the dark and milk chocolate into pieces and scatter them evenly over the pretzels. Spoon the coconut oil over the chocolate to help it melt smoothly.
Melt the Chocolate
Air fry at 250°F (120°C) until the chocolate is soft and melted. Check it frequently to prevent the chocolate from overheating.
Swirl the Chocolate
Carefully remove the pan and gently swirl the dark and milk chocolate together to create a marbled effect.
Add the Easter Candy
Sprinkle the candy-coated chocolate eggs and chopped Creme Eggs over the melted chocolate. Gently press them into the chocolate so they stay in place once the bark sets.
Chill and Set
Place the chocolate bark in the refrigerator until completely firm. Once set, break or cut it into pieces and serve.
Tips and tricks
Don't overheat the chocolate. Heat it just until soft and melted. Overheating can make chocolate thick or grainy.
Use chocolate you enjoy eating. Because chocolate is the star of this recipe, using good-quality milk and dark chocolate makes a big difference.
Add the toppings while the chocolate is soft. Gently press the candy eggs into the melted chocolate so they stay attached once the bark sets.
Make it your own. Swap the candy eggs for Mini Eggs, chopped Creme Eggs, sprinkles, nuts, or whatever Easter candy you have left over.
Let it set completely. Chill the bark until firm before breaking it into pieces for clean, crunchy shards.
❓FAQS
Store chocolate bark in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1–2 weeks. Keep the layers separated with baking paper so the pieces don't stick together.
Yes. Chocolate bark is perfect for making ahead because it keeps well in the refrigerator. You can prepare it several days before Easter and store it in an airtight container until you're ready to serve it.
Yes. You can use milk, dark or white chocolate, or combine different types to create a swirled chocolate bark. Choose chocolate that melts smoothly for the best texture.
Absolutely. Break the bark into pieces and package it in treat bags, jars or small gift boxes. It makes an easy homemade Easter gift for friends, teachers and family.
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Easy Chocolate Bark with Pretzels and Candy Eggs
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 16 pieces 1x
Description
This easy chocolate bark with pretzels and candy eggs is a sweet, salty, and crunchy treat made with dark and milk chocolate, crispy pretzels, and colorful Easter candy. Made in the air fryer and ready in just 10 minutes, it's a fun and easy Easter treat that's perfect for sharing or gifting.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pretzels
- 110 g (3.9 oz) dark chocolate
- 110 g (3.9 oz) milk chocolate
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
- 80 g (2.8 oz) mini candy-coated chocolate eggs
Instructions
- Line the base of the air fryer basket with baking paper, leaving a little paper extending up the sides to help contain the melted chocolate and make the bark easier to lift out once set.
- Spread the pretzels evenly over the baking paper to create a salty, crunchy base.
- Add the chocolate slabs onto the pretzels. Break up the chocolate so it fits onto the pretzels like a puzzle. Spoon the coconut oil over the chocolate to help it melt smoothly.
- Air fry at 250°F (120°C) until the chocolate is soft and melted. Check it frequently to prevent the chocolate from overheating.
- Carefully remove the pan and gently swirl the dark and milk chocolate together to create a marbled effect.
- Sprinkle the candy-coated chocolate eggs and chopped Creme Eggs over the melted chocolate. Gently press them into the chocolate so they stay in place once the bark sets.
- Place the chocolate bark in the refrigerator until completely firm. Once set, break or cut it into pieces and serve.
Notes
Note: I use a small air fryer, so this recipe makes a smaller batch of chocolate bark. If you have a larger air fryer, you can increase the ingredients as needed to fit your basket. Just keep the chocolate and pretzels in an even layer for the best results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: air fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per piece
- Calories: 117 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 1.6 g
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