Chocolate Peppermint Bark Recipe
A simple recipe for chocolate peppermint bark using dark and white chocolate and crushed peppermint. Just melt, layer, chill, and break into pieces.
Servings: 20 servings
Ingredients
- 4 3.5 oz bars good quality dark chocolate
- 4 3.5 oz bars good quality white chocolate
- ⅓ cup Peppermint candy crushed and divided
- 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract optional
Instructions
- Line a 9"×12" sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate until smooth and glossy, in 30-second intervals for 2–3 minutes, stirring after each interval. Pour the melted dark chocolate on the parchment paper and use a rubber spatula to spread it out evenly. Refrigerate until it sets, about 30 minutes.
- In another microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate until smooth and glossy, in 30-second intervals for 2–3 minutes, stirring after each interval. Stir in half of the crushed peppermint candy and the peppermint extract, if using. Pour the white chocolate on top of the solid dark chocolate and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining crushed peppermint candy on top.
- Place back in the refrigerator until set, about 1–2 hours. Remove from the parchment paper, break into smaller pieces, and enjoy.
Notes
- My Top Tip: Before pouring the white chocolate mixture, make sure the dark chocolate sets completely. If it's still wet, the layers will blend together. It'll still taste great, but might not have the clean presentation you hoped for.
- Storage: Store the chocolate peppermint bark at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Freezing: Individually wrap the pieces of chocolate peppermint bark in parchment or wax paper, and then again with plastic wrap or foil. Then, place it in an airtight container. It'll keep in the freezer for 2–3 months. If you don't wrap the bark well, you may experience "sugar bloom," a white discoloration that happens when moisture makes the sugar separate. It's safe to eat, but again, it might not have the clean presentation you hoped for.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
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