Description
A delightful combination of semisweet and white chocolate with a refreshing peppermint flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate bars (chopped)
- 16 ounces white chocolate bars (chopped)
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 7 candy canes (crushed)
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or wax paper. (For thinner bark, use a large baking sheet.)
- Place the semisweet chocolate in a medium heat-proof bowl. You can melt the chocolate by setting it over a pot of shallow simmering water or using a double boiler, stirring until smooth. Or, microwave the chocolate in 30-second intervals at 50% power, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted.
- Pour the melted chocolate into the pan and spread it into an even layer with a spatula. Chill until partially set or firm to the touch on top, about 20 minutes.
- Place the white chocolate in a separate bowl, and melt it as you did the semisweet chocolate, then stir in the peppermint extract. Sprinkle in about ⅓ cup of crushed candy cane and fold into the white chocolate.
- Pour the white chocolate onto the set semisweet chocolate layer and smooth out with a spatula. Sprinkle the remaining crushed candy cane on top. Refrigerate until completely set, about 1 hour.
- To cut the bark, let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes or use a warm knife. Remove the bark from the pan using the parchment paper, and cut or break it into pieces. Store leftover peppermint bark in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or refrigerated for up to 3 weeks.
Notes
- This bark will have a festive look and is perfect for holiday gifting.
- Make sure to allow the chocolate to set properly for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg