Description
Sweet holiday magic meets chocolate bliss in this classic Peppermint Bark, where rich dark chocolate and creamy white chocolate create a festive crunch. Crushed candy canes sprinkled across smooth layers deliver a cool, minty celebration perfect for winter gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Chocolate Ingredients:
- 18 ounces (510 grams) dark chocolate chips
- 18 ounces (510 grams) white chocolate chips
Topping:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
Instructions
- Prepare a rimmed baking tray with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage of the surface.
- Gently melt dark chocolate in a microwave-safe vessel, stirring periodically to achieve a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Pour the molten dark chocolate onto the lined tray, using a spatula to create an even, uniform layer approximately quarter-inch thick.
- Clean the previous microwave vessel and repeat the melting process with white chocolate chips, maintaining careful temperature control.
- Incorporate a portion of crushed peppermint candies directly into the warm white chocolate, stirring until evenly distributed.
- Delicately cascade the white chocolate mixture over the dark chocolate foundation, using smooth, gentle motions to prevent mixing.
- Generously dust the remaining peppermint candy fragments across the surface, ensuring complete and decorative coverage.
- Transfer the chocolate creation to the refrigerator, allowing it to solidify and set for approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Once completely hardened, utilize a sharp chef’s knife to slice or strategically fracture the bark into rustic, irregular pieces.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container to preserve freshness and crispness.
Notes
- Ensure chocolate melts smoothly by using low microwave heat and stirring frequently to prevent burning or seizing.
- Add extra flavor complexity by using high-quality dark and white chocolate with at least 60% cocoa content for richer taste.
- Create gluten-free version by verifying all chocolate brands are certified gluten-free before preparation.
- Customize bark texture by experimenting with different peppermint candy sizes for varied crunch and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg