Got a mermaid themed birthday party coming up? Mermaid bark is a simple easy mermaid themed treat that is perfect for a dessert table and also makes for a really fun mermaid party favor. With a few sweet ingredients, this chocolate mermaid bark will be whipped up in no time and be ready to go. This mermaid bark is also a gluten-free mermaid party food that’s perfect for guests with allergies or gluten intolerance. The best part is, it’s easy enough to make it with your young kids and you’ll have fun making it together.

To use this recipe as a party favor, break up some pieces of this chocolate mermaid bark, put them in plastic bags, and then tie some ribbon at the top. You can also make these Chocolate Covered Mermaid Pretzel Rods using the same ingredients, so make sure you check out the recipe! You’ll also love this recipe for colorful Mermaid Cupcakes and these simple Mermaid Rice Krispie Treats. You can even make a beginner Mermaid Sheet Cake from this recipe.

How To Make Chocolate Mermaid Bark

Prep

When you’re working with melted chocolate, it’s good to have things ready to go. Once you get started, you don’t want your chocolate to harden before you have a chance to make your creation.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper and get out the rest of your supplies like mermaid themed sprinkles, chocolate candy melts in three different colors, microwave-safe bowls, and plastic bags or piping bags.

Melt White Chocolate Candy Melts

Next, melt only the white chocolate candy melts. You can use a double boiler or a microwave-safe bowl according to the instructions on your candy melts.

I melted mine in the microwave by changing the settings to 50% power and stirring every 20 seconds to see if it was done.

If you overheat your candy melts they may burn and turn hard. If this happens, throw them out and start with a fresh bowl then use a shorter amount of time and lower setting on your microwave.

Spread On Parchment

Spread your white chocolate candy melts onto your parchment paper or wax paper. Use a spatula to make a fairly uniform shape like a square or rectangle.

Add Mermaid Sprinkles

While your white chocolate is still setting, add mermaid themed sprinkles on top. You can find mermaid themed sprinkles at your local craft store in the baking aisle. You can also find some like these sprinkles on Amazon.

Melt Colored Candy Melts

Melt your pink and teal candy melts in separate bowls. Once they are liquid, put them in a piping bag or small plastic bag and cut off the very tip of one corner of the bag.

Make sure you only cut a small amount so you can easily control how much chocolate is coming out.

Drizzle the melted pink and teal chocolate over your mermaid bark to give it a more layered look.

Cool The Mermaid Bark

You can put your mermaid bark in the fridge or leave it on the counter at room temperature to fully cool. I don’t recommend putting your tray in the freezer because when you take it out, the frozen chocolate might sweat and become cloudy looking.

Break The Mermaid Bark

I used a knife to break up my finished mermaid bark. You can also use your hands to snap it into pieces.

Mermaid Bark Ingredients and Materials

Ingredients
- White chocolate candy melts
- Pink chocolate candy melts
- Teal chocolate candy melts
- Mermaid sprinkles (or a mix of purple, gold, teal, blue and white sprinkles)
Materials
- Parchment paper
- Baking sheet
- Plastic bags or piping bags
- Microwave safe bowls
- Knife
- Spoons
- Spatula

Mermaid Bark Trouble Shooting & FAQ’s

What if my chocolate doesn’t melt?
- If your chocolate isn’t melting, you can turn up the heat on your double boiler slightly. Or try microwaving for a slightly longer time (30 second intervals instead of 20)
- Keep in mind the heat of your glass bowl or microwave safe bowl will slowly heat up your chocolate candy melts. Sometimes letting your candy melts sit in the warm bowl for a minute and stirring will help them soften and liquify.
What if my chocolate burns?
- If your chocolate burns, you’ll need to start with fresh chocolate in a fresh bowl. When I’ve attempted to use the same bowl with fresh chocolate, the leftover burnt bits harden and ruin the batch.
- Burnt chocolate candy melts means your heat is too high, or it was in the heat for too long. Try a lower power setting on your microwave and a shorter time.
What if I only have white chocolate?
- You can color your white chocolate candy melts with gel food coloring or powdered food coloring. You shouldn’t use regular water based food coloring because it will cause your chocolate to seize up and harden. (Chocolate candy melts are oil based and water & oil don’t mix well in this case.)
What if I can’t find mermaid-themed sprinkles?
- First, check your local craft store in the baking section. You can also check Etsy and Amazon for mermaid themed sprinkles if you have the time to order them in.
- You can also make beautiful mermaid themed bark by using a combination of sprinkle colors. You can use blue sanding sugar, small gold sugar balls, blue and purple jimmies, and teal colored sprinkles for a nice underwater vibe.
- You can also use edible glitter, or make some mermaid tails from a silicone candy melt mold and press them into your mermaid bark for a different fun look.
Can I store Mermaid Bark?
- put your mermaid bark candy in an airtight container for 2-3 days in the fridge or at room temperature. I don’t recommend freezing it because when it thaws, the water condensation on your bark can ruin the way it looks.

Final Thoughts on Mermaid Bark

Chocolate bark is a sweet treat that is perfect for a mermaid party. This easy treat is so much fun to make with kids to get them involved in baking and helping to prepare for their mermaid birthday party.

If you like this recipe, you’ll also love these Mermaid Pretzel Rods that use almost all the same ingredients! Your mermaid party might also need these Fin-tastic Mermaid Cupcakes, take a look for the step-by-step recipe.

If you’re looking for another no-bake dessert option, this Fruity Pebbles Cheesecake recipe from our friend Andrea is perfect for a party! Did you know this Mermaid Bark recipe is gluten-free? For another amazing gluten-free dessert option, try out this Gluten Free Chocolate Cheesecake recipe from our friend Nena!

I hope you love this mermaid bark recipe as much as the kids and mermaid lovers in my life do! Share this recipe with someone who is planning a mermaid party, and save it to your Pinterest so you can find it next time!