If you’ve been around here long, you know that I love flowers and I love food (specifically of the sugary variety). So, I thought I would combine the two in a colorful DIY recipe that is oh so sweet. You game?
Here’s how to make color blocked chocolate bark with edible flower confetti…
Supplies and Ingredients:
white chocolate candy melts // gel food coloring // edible flowers (I found mine at Whole Foods) // colorful sprinkles (optional) // wax paper // sheet pan // wooden spoon // flat spatula // wooden skewers
Instructions:
1. Melt the chocolate according to the directions on the packaging, either on the stovetop or microwave.
2. Separate the melted chocolate into 2 containers and add gel food coloring to each one. I chose violet and pink for my colors.
3. Then, pour the melted chocolate onto a sheet pan that has been covered with wax paper. Keep the half of the pan one color and the other half the second color to get a color blocked look. Smooth with a flat spatula, if needed.
4. Next, remove the petals from your edible flowers. And while the chocolate is still in a liquid state on the pan, sprinkle the flower petals over the top of the chocolate.
5. Add colorful sprinkles as well, if desired.
6. Then wait for the chocolate to harden completely. You can speed this process up by putting the pan into the fridge.
7. Once the chocolate is completely hardened, use the back of a wooden spoon to break the chocolate up into pieces of bark, as shown in the photos.
Art direction, styling, and photography by Brittni Mehlhoff
Recipe production assisted by Linda Jedenawski
Have you ever tried using edible flowers for food projects? Aren’t they fun to work with?
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Pretty and fun! 🙂
tinajoWow I didn’t expected this post to be a DIY. This is beyond amazing and something I immediately put on my list. It;s a piece of art! x
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UliThis looks really amazing! Pinning to try for later!
MelGorgeous, Brittni! You always have the best food DIY projects!
KimberlySo-this is spring all wrapped up in what looks like a delicious a block of awesome! I love it. I would have never thought of using flowers to “decorate” a chocolate bar. Sadly, I will probably never get around to making it. It’s going on a “things to try” list anyway.
KrystenIm obsessed with this, B!!
Ashley | Sugar & ClothI can’t even handle how pretty this is. I’d have a hard time eating it!
Jacquelyn | lark & linenB! Holy crap! I am more in love with this than I could ever say! I mean, this might be my most favorite project of yours ever. Just saying. 🙂
Lexy | PROPERThis looks like fun. A great set of simple instructions that even I can follow. Will melting chocolate in the microwave be ok or does it get too messy? Any advice please… Thanks
jess bannthis is AWESOME!
JaredWow. This is one of the most beautiful DIYs I’ve ever seen! I don’t think I could love a bar of chocolate more!
JamieWell this is just delightful, and those flower sprinkles are incredible! Perfect for this amazing weather we’ve been enjoying in ATL 🙂
Kevin | Thou SwellThis is so beautiful! It’s like artwork!
ClaireThis is just such a good idea, I am just wondering if my attempt will be half as good!
Annabel ♥
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This is amazing and beautiful! I love everything about it, especially the chocolate haha. Will definitely try this, thanks for sharing 💜
ADDICTEDTODIYThis. Is. Un. Real. You’ve outdone yourself B!
Kelly @ Studio DIYBrittni!!!!! THESE ARE GLORIOUS!
BrittanyIt looks fun and interesting to make! Thanks for the recipe <3
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Marsyathis looks so pretty!
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It’s just too beautiful to eat! It looks so easy to create and will certainly impress.
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IslaI had to melt a bit more chocolate than I thought I would need but this turned out really well. I also just used plain white melting chocolate and it seemed not to make a difference in the final product. A brilliant centre piece.
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So glad to hear it turned out well, Isla!
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candyHow far in advance can you make? Do the flowers wilt or brown?
Kat
KatThis is really beautiful**as someone who grows edible flowers I use them often in salads & to garnish cakes but I preserve mine so my question is: Are these intended to be eaten the same day because they will lose their color rapidly otherwise ??❤️?
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BrittniI’ve only seen bark done for the holidays using milk or dark chocolate. Its interesting to see this new twist on holiday bark!
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BeckyWhat’s the recipe to make this?
AleshaHi Alesha. The recipe is outlined in the content of the post. Best!
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ScarletWill these keep well overnight? Or will the flower petals wilt and go weird?
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