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! 🙂
tinajo | March 16th, 2015 at 8:13 amtinajo recently posted..… and once there was a blog…
Wow 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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Uli | March 16th, 2015 at 8:42 amUli recently posted..Re: Found Excitement For Creative Project #3
This looks really amazing! Pinning to try for later!
Mel | March 16th, 2015 at 9:12 amGorgeous, Brittni! You always have the best food DIY projects!
Kimberly | March 16th, 2015 at 9:13 amKimberly recently posted..Cinnamon Sugar Chocolate Croissants | Recipe Testing
So-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.
Krysten | March 16th, 2015 at 9:32 amIm obsessed with this, B!!
Ashley | Sugar & Cloth | March 16th, 2015 at 10:26 amI can’t even handle how pretty this is. I’d have a hard time eating it!
Jacquelyn | lark & linen | March 16th, 2015 at 10:47 amB! 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 | PROPER | March 16th, 2015 at 11:56 amLexy | PROPER recently posted..DIY Colorblocked Geometric Vase
This 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 bann | March 16th, 2015 at 12:54 pmjess bann recently posted..Swan SR11010WRN Retro Top-Mounted Fridge Freezer in Wine Red by Swan
this is AWESOME!
Jared | March 16th, 2015 at 5:20 pmWow. This is one of the most beautiful DIYs I’ve ever seen! I don’t think I could love a bar of chocolate more!
Jamie | March 16th, 2015 at 5:43 pmJamie recently posted..Beer Mug Cake Topper
Well this is just delightful, and those flower sprinkles are incredible! Perfect for this amazing weather we’ve been enjoying in ATL 🙂
Kevin | Thou Swell | March 16th, 2015 at 6:50 pmKevin | Thou Swell recently posted..12 MIRRORED ACCENTS THAT SHINE
This is so beautiful! It’s like artwork!
Claire | March 16th, 2015 at 7:30 pmClaire recently posted..ice cream series: lemon drizzle ice cream cake
This is just such a good idea, I am just wondering if my attempt will be half as good!
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Annabel | March 16th, 2015 at 7:34 pmMascara & Maltesers
This is amazing and beautiful! I love everything about it, especially the chocolate haha. Will definitely try this, thanks for sharing 💜
ADDICTEDTODIY | March 16th, 2015 at 8:18 pmThis. Is. Un. Real. You’ve outdone yourself B!
Kelly @ Studio DIY | March 17th, 2015 at 12:43 amKelly @ Studio DIY recently posted..DIY Graphic Tees
Brittni!!!!! THESE ARE GLORIOUS!
Brittany | March 17th, 2015 at 2:02 pmIt looks fun and interesting to make! Thanks for the recipe <3
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Marsya | March 18th, 2015 at 2:29 amMarsya recently posted..My Dorm Snacks
this 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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Will do again!!!
So glad to hear it turned out well, Isla!
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candy | June 3rd, 2016 at 3:30 amHow far in advance can you make? Do the flowers wilt or brown?
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Kat | June 19th, 2016 at 10:35 amThis 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 ??❤️?
Jody | June 25th, 2016 at 12:42 pmHi Candy, Kat and Jody. Yes, its best to eat the bark the same day, if using the edible flowers. It’s so easy to make though, you could make it right before an event and get together without feeling rushed. Hope that helps.
Brittni | June 25th, 2016 at 4:44 pmI’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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What’s the recipe to make this?
Alesha | January 9th, 2017 at 10:09 pmHi Alesha. The recipe is outlined in the content of the post. Best!
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Brittni | February 13th, 2017 at 3:06 pmThis is such a good idea! SO beautiful!
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