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Pumpkin Bark

Published: Sep 24, 2021 by Kate Hackworthy · 16 Comments

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Slices of pumpkin bark with text: Spiced Pumpkin Bark.

This easy Pumpkin Bark recipe has actual pumpkin in it! It is so simple and tasty, with dark chocolate and spices, plus some nuts and dried fruit. A rich, delicious fall treat.

Cut shards of melted and re-hardened chocolate with dried cranberries, chopped nuts and star shaped sprinkles.

Chocolate bark is such an easy treat to make, and adding pureed pumpkin gives it a lovely new dimension along with loads of warming spices.

The melted dark chocolate is swirled with white chocolate that has pumpkin and spices mixed into it. The results are pretty, with a burst of fall flavor.

This bark would make a lovely, simple-to-make gift and is something that the kids can help with - if you can convince them to wait until it sets to taste it!

It's one of the easiest treats you can make, plus this pumpkin bark tastes absolutely incredible.

This recipe was originally posted on November 2, 2013, and republished with new photos and text on September 23, 2021.

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Why you'll love this recipe

An easy fall treat that anyone can make.

This pumpkin bark uses 2 tablespoons of pumpkin puree, so it's a great way to use up the rest of a can after making another recipe.

It's a no-bake dessert.

You can customize the flavors. Try adding different spices and different toppings.

Ingredients

  • Pumpkin puree - it gives that white chocolate a softer texture, orange color and adds veg to this dessert!
  • Pumpkin pie spice - a warming blend that shines in the chocolate bark.
  • Dark chocolate - or go for milk chocolate if you prefer.
  • White chocolate - gets blended with the pumpkin and swirled into the dark chocolate for a pretty presentation.
  • Dried cranberries - or swap to raisins or other dried fruit.
  • Chopped nuts - I use mixed nuts, but pecans, hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds etc are all great. They add a nice texture to the finished pumpkin bark.
  • Sprinkles - totally optional, but I love star shaped golden sprinkles on this recipe.

How to Make Pumpkin Bark

Follow this step-by-step photo tutorial, then scroll down to the recipe card for the full ingredients list and method.

Dish of pumpkin puree and spices.

PREP: Line a cookie sheet with baking paper.
Stir the spices into the pumpkin puree and set aside.

Bowl of melted dark chocolate and melted white chocolate.

MELT: Chop the chocolate and melt each type separately in the microwave (in 30-second bursts, stirring in between), or a bowl of water over a saucepan of boiling water (ensure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water).

Pumpkin and spices stirred into melted white chocolate.

STIR: Stir the spiced pumpkin puree into the white chocolate.

Melted chocolate spread onto a cookie sheet and white chocolate swirled in.

ASSEMBLE: Spread the melted dark chocolate thickly over the parchment paper, then swirl in the white chocolate.

Nuts, dried cranberries and sprinkles added to the melted chocolate.

TOPPINGS: Sprinkle the dried fruit, sprinkles a,nd nuts onto the melted chocolate.

HARDEN: Set aside and allow to harden for a few hours on the counter or in the fridge. Break or cut into pieces and serve at room temperature.

Variations

Make it a vegan pumpkin bark by using your favorite dairy free vegan chocolate.

Swap the dark chocolate for milk, or use melted butterscotch chocolate chips.

Change up the pumpkin pie spice for chai or other holiday spice blends.

Make it for Christmas with your favorite festive sprinkles.

Pumpkin bark on a wooden board.

More Pumpkin Recipes

If you love this pumpkin bark, then I hope you'll love these other tasty pumpkin recipes too!

Vegan Pumpkin Cake with Ginger Frosting
Pumpkin Donuts with Chocolate Glaze
Green Salad with Pumpkin Seed Dressing
Apple and Pumpkin Crumble
Pumpkin Scones

Be sure to also check out this list of the Best Pumpkin Recipes.

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Pieces of pumpkin bark.

Pumpkin Bark

Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
This easy Pumpkin Bark recipe has real pumpkin in it! It is so simple and tasty, with chocolate, spices, nuts, and dried fruit.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 198 kcal

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Cookie sheet

Ingredients
 

  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
  • ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 7 ounces (200 grams) dark chocolate
  • 3.5 ounces (100 grams) white chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons chopped nuts
  • 1 teaspoon sprinkles

Instructions
 

  • Line a cookie sheet with baking paper.
  • Stir the spices into the pumpkin puree and set aside.
  • Chop the chocolate and melt each type separately in the microwave (in 30 second bursts, stirring in between), or a bowl of water over a saucepan of boiling water (ensure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water).
  • Stir the spiced pumpkin puree into the white chocolate.
  • Spread the melted dark chocolate thickly over the parchment paper, then swirl in the white chocolate and sprinkle the dried fruit, sprinkles and nuts onto it.
  • Set aside and allow to harden for 20 minutes in the fridge or until firm. Break or cut into pieces and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 198kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 13mgPotassium: 187mgFiber: 3gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 478IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 3mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.

Tried this recipe?Mention @kateveggiedesserts or tag #veggiedesserts! I love seeing your recreations.

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  1. Camille

    September 23, 2023 at 8:34 pm

    5 stars
    THIS IS WAS YUMMY AND SO PERFECT!!! I will be making this every single holiday this year, I AM OBSSESSED 😍

    Reply
  2. Alice

    September 27, 2021 at 10:45 am

    5 stars
    This chocolate bark was so easy to make, not to mention delicious. Thank you!

    Reply
  3. Natalie

    September 24, 2021 at 12:46 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a fun treat for kids. Looks delicious too. I bet my son would love this. I'm going to save your recipe and give it a try. Thanks!

    Reply
  4. Beth

    September 24, 2021 at 12:27 pm

    5 stars
    Honestly that pumpkin bark is beautiful and so different and beautiful from the bark I am used to seeing. Would it need to be refrigerated with fresh pumpkin in it?

    Reply
  5. Tavo

    September 19, 2021 at 11:03 am

    5 stars
    Genius! I made it this weekend! It was the perfect sweet treat!

    Reply
  6. Helen

    September 04, 2021 at 11:19 am

    5 stars
    This was amazing! And so perfect for this time of year. Yum.

    Reply
  7. Julie

    November 13, 2020 at 4:20 pm

    5 stars
    What a lovely recipe, it was absolutely delicious.

    Reply
  8. Dannii

    November 06, 2020 at 2:12 pm

    5 stars
    I was so excited to make my own chocolate bark this year! I love that this recipe actually has pumpkin in it!

    Reply
  9. Cindy

    December 03, 2019 at 8:08 am

    5 stars
    Ooooh the kids loved making this. Perfect pumpkin spices recipe.

    Reply
  10. Emily

    October 27, 2019 at 4:31 pm

    5 stars
    Wow, this was so easy, tasty and looks really beautiful. We topped it with popcorn and candy corn!

    Reply
  11. Caroline Taylor

    November 15, 2018 at 6:25 pm

    5 stars
    So easy to make. It was perfect for a party. Everyone loved it!

    Reply
  12. Karen

    November 13, 2017 at 4:02 pm

    5 stars
    What a fabulously festive and decadent treat Kate! I love it! I'm going to make it again at Christmas for all my chocolate loving friends! Karen

    Reply
  13. Vohn

    October 25, 2016 at 12:28 am

    5 stars
    This was fabulous! I was looking for a way to use the inside of the carving pumpkin and this was perfect.

    Reply
  14. kellie anderson

    November 02, 2015 at 2:31 pm

    5 stars
    Bravo, Kate! This was so appealing as an alternative to cinder toffee and all of the other sugary treats on Bonfire Night. You are so clever!

    Reply
  15. Alison

    November 11, 2013 at 11:37 am

    These look amazing, and would be ideal for Christmas nibbles too.

    Reply
  16. Vicki

    November 10, 2013 at 10:16 pm

    5 stars
    This was fantastic and I love the idea of your blog...I shall be coming back for more inspiration!

    Reply

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