How long does homemade chocolate bark last?

2-3 weeks
Stored in an airtight container in the fridge the homemade chocolate bark recipe will stay good for 2-3 weeks. If you decide to leave the chocolate bark out at room temperature it will last for about 5 days. Therefore, I definitely recommend storing it in the fridge to extend the bark’s shelf life.

Can you use chocolate chips for bark?

The two basic ingredients you need to make chocolate bark are: chocolate chips and oil or shortening. You can use any chocolate you like, really (like almond bark or good baking chocolate) but I’m pretty sure that 99% of the world has chocolate chips in their pantry, especially this time of year.

Should you keep chocolate bark in the fridge?

Don’t refrigerate chocolate bark. Condensation will occur when you take it out. When the water evaporates, dissolved sugar remains on the surface of the chocolate, leaving an unpleasant residue known as sugar bloom.

How do you make tree bark dessert?

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Arrange crackers onto the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Stir butter and sugar together in a bowl until the sugar dissolves; drizzle over the crackers.
  4. Bake crackers in preheated oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes.

Why is my chocolate bark soft?

If nothing extra was added to the melting chocolate, and it’s still soft, then perhaps the chocolate wasn’t heated to a high enough temperature to temper, or break down the crystals in the chocolate. The bark is still salvageable, though. Simply store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

How do you cut chocolate bark without cracking it?

Add a small amount coconut oil or vegetable oil to the melted chocolate before pouring over the slice. This helps to stop the chocolate from cracking when sliced. Allow the slice to set in the fridge (preferably overnight before cutting).

How do you melt chocolate for bark in the oven?

Place them in the oven and toast for about 10 to 12 minutes, keeping a close eye on them to avoid getting too toasty. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool while you melt the chocolate. Place the chocolate on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Set it in the oven, still at 250 degrees, for about 5 minutes.

Do you add butter when melting chocolate chips?

When melting chocolate and butter, you want to start by melting the chocolate first and then add the butter to finish mixing. It reduces the chance of scorching or burning. Add the butter when the chocolate begins to melt, and stir to fully melt the mixture.

Will chocolate chips harden after melting?

The melted chocolate will start melted until it hardens. It will take about an hour for it to harden at room temperature, 10 to 20 minutes in the fridge, and 5 to 10 minutes in the freezer. After that, you have to melt it again.