Chocolate Covered Potato Chips Bark Recipe
A delightful and easy-to-make treat combining the rich taste of semi-sweet chocolate with the salty crunch of potato chips. This Chocolate Covered Potato Chips Bark is perfect for snacking or gifting, offering a delicious balance of sweet and salty flavors with an optional festive touch of sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Mixture
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
Add-ins
- 1 cup crushed potato chips
Optional
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the bark from sticking and to make cleanup easy.
- Melt the Chocolate: Place the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each to ensure even melting and avoid burning. Alternatively, melt the chocolate using a double boiler by heating it gently over simmering water until smooth.
- Mix in Potato Chips: Once the chocolate is fully melted and smooth, fold in the crushed potato chips thoroughly until they are well coated and evenly distributed in the chocolate.
- Spread the Mixture: Pour the chocolate and potato chip mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Use a spatula to spread it out evenly, aiming for about a 1/4 inch thickness for ideal texture.
- Add Decorations: If desired, sprinkle sprinkles over the chocolate while it is still wet to add color and extra sweetness to the bark.
- Set the Bark: Allow the bark to set at room temperature for 1-2 hours until firm. To speed up the process, you can place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for approximately 30 minutes.
- Break into Pieces: Once the chocolate is hardened, break the bark into irregular pieces of your preferred size for serving or gifting.
Notes
- Use good quality semi-sweet chocolate chips for the best flavor and smooth texture.
- Crush potato chips gently to maintain some chunky texture; over crushing will result in powdery bits.
- Store the bark in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.
- Customize by adding nuts, sea salt, or different flavored sprinkles for variety.
Keywords: chocolate bark, chocolate covered potato chips, sweet and salty snack, easy dessert, semi-sweet chocolate, party snack
