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Margarita Bark for Adults

A boozy, sweet, and salty dessert bark featuring swirls of creamy white chocolate and vibrant lime green, flavored with tequila and lime, and topped with coarse sea salt.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 shards
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mexican Inspired
Calories: 170
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Candy Base
  • 12 oz white chocolate chips or pure white candy melts
  • 6 oz lime green candy melts
  • 0.5 tsp oil-based lime flavoring not water-based extract
  • 0.25 tsp oil-based tequila flavoring optional
Toppings
  • 1 tbsp coarse sea salt Margarita or Maldon salt
  • 1 tsp fresh lime zest patted completely dry

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Microwave-safe bowls
  • Toothpick or skewer

Method
 

  1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Ensure all bowls and utensils are completely dry.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate on 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring vigorously after each interval until smooth.
  3. Stir the tequila flavoring and half of the lime flavoring into the melted white chocolate.
  4. In a separate bowl, melt the green candy melts using the same method. Stir in the remaining lime flavoring.
  5. Pour the flavored white chocolate onto the parchment paper and spread it evenly into a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick.
  6. Drop small spoonfuls of the melted green candy randomly across the surface of the wet white chocolate.
  7. Use a toothpick or skewer to drag through the green drops, creating decorative marbled swirls.
  8. Immediately sprinkle the coarse sea salt and dried lime zest evenly over the top before the chocolate sets.
  9. Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 30-45 minutes until the bark is completely hardened. Break into irregular shards and serve.

Notes

Do not use real tequila or water-based extracts, as the liquid will cause the melted chocolate to seize and become ruined. Use oil-based candy flavorings only.