Description
Indulge in the festive delight of homemade Chocolate Peppermint Bark! This simple yet decadent treat combines rich dark chocolate and creamy white chocolate, accented by refreshing peppermint and crunchy candy canes. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a thoughtful gift, this recipe offers maximum flavor with minimal effort. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this delightful confection that’s sure to bring smiles all around!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz high-quality dark chocolate
- 4 oz creamy white chocolate
- 1 tsp pure peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth, stirring well.
- Mix in peppermint extract until fully incorporated.
- Pour the melted dark chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it evenly.
- Melt white chocolate using the same method until silky smooth.
- Drizzle white chocolate over the dark layer while still warm; swirl together using a toothpick.
- Sprinkle crushed candy canes over the top, pressing gently.
- Refrigerate for 1-2 hours until fully set.
- Break into pieces and enjoy or gift!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (28g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Experiment with milk chocolate for a sweeter bark or add other flavors like orange or almond extracts for a unique twist. Ensure to melt chocolate slowly to avoid seizing.