Description
Create playful and spooky Ghost Chocolate Bark for a delightful homemade Halloween treat. This easy recipe combines creamy white chocolate with charming marshmallow ghosts, perfect for parties or a festive indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon rum or bourbon
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 edible black food marker or melted dark chocolate
- 1 cup white candy melts or white chocolate melts
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- For the Chocolate Base: Melt white chocolate chips and heavy cream in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring every 30 seconds until silky smooth, about 3–4 minutes.
- Blend in vanilla extract and rum or bourbon, stirring gently until the mixture is glossy and fully combined, about 1 minute.
- For Decoration: Spread the warm chocolate mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, smoothing it into an even 1/4-inch layer.
- Top the surface with mini marshmallows, placing them about 1 inch apart to form ghost shapes.
- Personalize each marshmallow ghost by drawing spooky faces using melted dark chocolate or an edible black food marker.
- Refrigerate the bark for 20–30 minutes, or until completely firm, then break into irregular pieces.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature or up to 2 weeks in the fridge.
- It can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Use high-quality white chocolate for the best results.
- Melt chocolate gently over simmering water to prevent scorching.
- Space marshmallows evenly to allow them to puff without merging.
- Use a fine-tipped edible marker or toothpick for drawing faces.
- Chill thoroughly until firm for clean breaking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg