Halloween Bark With Frozen Yogurt
Want a Halloween treat that won’t send the kids bouncing off the walls before bedtime? This Halloween bark with frozen yogurt starts with creamy Greek yogurt sweetened with a little honey, then gets topped with candy corn, chocolate pretzels and mini Oreo spiders with licorice legs. It takes about 10 minutes of hands-on time before it heads to the freezer.
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- Recipe Name: Halloween Bark With Frozen Yogurt
- Main Ingredients: nonfat Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, pure vanilla extract, fresh lemon juice, pinch salt, sprinkles, candy corn, licorice
- Why You'll Love It: This frozen yogurt Halloween bark recipe features honey-sweetened Greek yogurt that's overloaded with Halloween treats like candy corn and Reese's Pieces.
It’s a Halloween spin on my original frozen yogurt bark, and it’s one of the easiest make-ahead party treats around since it waits in the freezer until you’re ready to break it into pieces. If frozen treats are your thing, my frozen banana pudding and frozen Oreo pie are just as easy.
Why This Halloween Yogurt Bark Works
Thick Greek yogurt freezes firm but stays creamy, and a little honey, vanilla and a pinch of salt make it taste like a real treat instead of plain yogurt. A few drops of lemon juice brighten the flavor so it isn’t too sweet next to all that candy. Spreading it in a thin layer on parchment paper means it freezes in a couple of hours and snaps into clean pieces.
Ingredients for Halloween Bark
Greek yogurt: Nonfat Greek yogurt is thick enough to hold its shape on the pan. Regular yogurt is too thin and freezes icy.
Honey or maple syrup: Either one sweetens the yogurt. Use maple syrup if you’re making it dairy-free with plant-based yogurt.
Halloween toppings: Candy corn, chocolate pretzels, Reese’s Pieces, sprinkles and mini Oreos with licorice legs make it look festive, but any leftover Halloween candy works.
You’ll find the exact amounts in the recipe card below.
Helpful Tips Before You Start
- Clear a flat spot in your freezer for the baking sheet before you start so the bark freezes evenly.
- Add the toppings right after spreading the yogurt and press them in gently so they stick once it freezes.
- Make the Oreo spiders by tucking short pieces of licorice into the cream filling of each mini Oreo for legs.
- Let the bark sit on the counter for about 5 minutes before eating so it’s easier to bite.
How to Make Halloween Bark with Yogurt
1Line the Pan
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
2Mix the Yogurt
Whisk the Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, vanilla, lemon juice and salt together in a large bowl until smooth.
3Spread It Out
Pour the yogurt mixture onto the lined baking sheet and spread it into an even layer with a spatula.
4Add the Halloween Toppings
Top the yogurt with Oreo spiders, candy corn, chocolate pretzels, Reese’s Pieces and sprinkles, pressing them in lightly.
5Freeze Until Firm
Freeze for 2 to 3 hours, until the bark is completely firm.
6Cut and Serve
Break or cut the bark into pieces and serve right away. Keep any leftovers in the freezer.
Serving and Make-Ahead Ideas
For a Halloween party, set out a tray of this bark next to big chewy Halloween candy cookies and ghost meringue cookies, and keep it in the freezer until right before guests arrive. It’s also a fun after-school snack during October, and you’ll find plenty more ideas in our list of easy Halloween treats and desserts.
You can change the toppings for any holiday, too. Crushed candy canes and red and green M&M’s make it Christmasy, and red and blue sprinkles and M&M’s work for the Fourth of July.
Halloween Yogurt Bark FAQs
What other toppings can I use?
Chopped leftover candy bars, mini marshmallows, candy eyeballs, gummy worms, chocolate chips or a drizzle of melted chocolate all work. Salty potato chips in place of the pretzels give it a fun sweet and salty crunch.
Can I make Halloween yogurt bark dairy-free?
Yes. Use a thick dairy-free yogurt and maple syrup instead of honey, then top it with dairy-free candy and treats.
How long does frozen yogurt bark keep?
Store it in a freezer bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. It softens quickly at room temperature, so only take out what you’ll eat.
Halloween Bark With Frozen Yogurt
Ingredients
- 2 cups nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tbsp Halloween sprinkles
- 1/4 cup candy corn
- 2 black licorice laces cut into short pieces for spider legs
- 1/2 cup chocolate-covered pretzels roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup Reese's Pieces
- 8 mini Oreos
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet and line it with parchment paper. Set it to the side.
- In a large bowl, mix the yogurt, honey or maple syrup, vanilla, lemon juice, and salt until all combined really well. I typically use a whisk.2 cups nonfat Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup, 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract, 1/4 tsp fresh lemon juice, 1 pinch salt
- Pour the yogurt mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it around evenly with a spatula.
- Top with Halloween candy and treats of your choice. In this instance, I'm using sprinkles, candy corn, chocolate pretzels, Reese's pieces, and spiders made from Oreos and licorice.1 tbsp Halloween sprinkles, 1/4 cup candy corn, 2 black licorice laces, 1/2 cup chocolate-covered pretzels, 1/4 cup Reese's Pieces, 8 mini Oreos
- Put the yogurt bark into the freezer for 2 to 3 hours or until firm. Cut pieces to the size that you like and serve.
- Keep in the freezer if there’s any left.
Great recipe. Will be trying this one. Thanks
I love this idea! I’m gonna try it without toppings just for a nice nibbling snack to have on hand.
Thanks!
Sounds fantastic!