CBD Easter chocolate bark: a quick recipe

Unlike moulded chocolate, bark does not require you to control the crystallisation temperature precisely. The result is less glossy and less snappy than tempered chocolate, but the recipe suits a quick preparation, with no special equipment and no mould.

Allow 250 g of dark or milk chocolate, a handful of flaked almonds or chopped hazelnuts, a few dried fruits such as apricots or cranberries for a springtime decoration, and a quantity of CBD oil adjusted to the concentration of the bottle.

Melt the chocolate in a bain-marie over a low heat, without exceeding 50 °C, stirring regularly. Take it off the heat and leave it to cool until the chocolate drops below 70 °C, then stir in the CBD oil, mixing thoroughly for an even distribution. Spread the chocolate on a tray lined with baking paper, to a thickness of about 5 mm, then scatter over the almonds and dried fruit. Leave it to set in the fridge for about thirty minutes before breaking the sheet into irregular shards.

Unlike chocolate moulded into identical pieces, bark broken by hand produces shards of uneven size. The amount of CBD per piece therefore varies more than with individual moulding. To limit this variation, mix the oil carefully into the chocolate while it is still liquid, before spreading, and favour fairly small portions when serving, with the option of taking more.

A homemade recipe is not the subject of any centralised customer reviews, unlike a commercial product. The only reliable benchmark remains the quality of the CBD oil used: a recent, independent certificate of analysis stating the CBD content and the THC level makes it possible to estimate seriously the dose actually incorporated into your preparation.

Since 15 May 2026, the DGAL has been withdrawing from the French market food products containing CBD that lack Novel Food authorisation. A personal preparation, made from an oil already in your possession, falls outside this regulated commercial activity, but remains subject to the same precautions of use: no selling, and no sharing without clearly informing your guests.

This bark is not advised for pregnant or breastfeeding women, for minors, or for people on medical treatment without prior advice. Always label the storage container to avoid any confusion with ordinary chocolate.

Why not temper the chocolate for a bark?

Tempering is mainly about appearance and how the chocolate holds up at room temperature. For a bark eaten quickly and kept cool, this step is not essential.

How can I limit dosage differences between pieces?

Mix the CBD oil into the chocolate while it is still liquid, before spreading it on the tray, for the most even distribution possible before it sets.

Can dark chocolate be replaced with white chocolate?

Yes, but white chocolate contains more sugar and less cocoa fat: adjust the amount of oil accordingly, as the fat matrix influences how it disperses.

How long does this bark keep?

About a week in the fridge, in an airtight box, away from light in order to limit the degradation of both the CBD and the chocolate.