Description
This Peppermint Bark recipe features layers of rich dark chocolate and creamy white chocolate infused with crunchy peppermint candies, making it a festive and delicious treat perfect for the holidays or anytime you crave a refreshing chocolate mint dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Layer
- 18 ounces dark chocolate chips (can use semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips)
White Chocolate Layer
- 18 ounces white chocolate chips
- ½ cup crushed candy canes or hard peppermint candies, divided
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the chocolate from sticking and for easy removal once set.
- Melt Dark Chocolate: Place dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe dish and heat for 45 seconds. Stir well, then continue microwaving in 10-second intervals, stirring after each, until fully melted and smooth.
- Melt White Chocolate and Mix Peppermint: In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips using the same method as the dark chocolate. Once melted, stir in ¼ cup of the crushed peppermint candies until evenly combined.
- Layer the Dark Chocolate: Pour the melted dark chocolate onto the parchment-lined baking sheet, spreading it evenly to about ¼ inch thickness using a spatula or the back of a spoon.
- Add White Chocolate Layer: Carefully pour the peppermint-infused white chocolate over the dark chocolate layer and gently spread it to cover evenly.
- Top with Remaining Peppermint: Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of crushed peppermint candies evenly over the white chocolate layer for extra crunch and festive presentation.
- Chill to Set: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator and chill for 10 minutes or until the bark is firm and hardened.
- Cut into Pieces: Remove from the fridge and use a sharp knife to cut the bark into desired bite-sized pieces. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for the best flavor and smooth texture.
- If you don’t have a microwave, melt the chocolates using a double boiler on the stovetop.
- Store peppermint bark in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- For a more intense peppermint flavor, add a few drops of peppermint extract to the white chocolate before spreading.
- Ensure the layers are completely cool before layering the white chocolate to prevent mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx 30 grams)
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg