Description
This delightful Christmas Peppermint Bark recipe combines dark and white chocolate with the refreshing crunch of peppermint, making it the perfect holiday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces dark chocolate
- 12 ounces white chocolate
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
- Optional: additional crushed peppermint for topping
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the melted dark chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it into an even layer.
- Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes to set the dark chocolate layer.
- Melt the white chocolate in another bowl, stirring until smooth.
- Stir the peppermint extract into the melted white chocolate.
- Once the dark chocolate has set, pour the white chocolate over the dark chocolate, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle the crushed peppermint candies over the white chocolate layer, pressing them in lightly.
- Refrigerate until fully set, about 30 minutes.
- Break or cut the peppermint bark into pieces and serve.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or refrigerate for up to two weeks, separating layers with parchment paper.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg