Description
A festive and easy-to-make peppermint bark featuring a smooth layer of peppermint-infused milk chocolate swirled with creamy white chocolate and topped with crunchy peppermint candy cane pieces. Perfect for holiday gifting or a seasonal treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Layers
- 7 oz milk chocolate, broken into chunks or use melts
- 3½ oz white chocolate, broken into chunks or use melts
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
Topping
- 5 small peppermint candy canes, broken into chunks
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper to create a non-stick surface for setting the chocolate bark.
- Melt Chocolates: Melt the milk chocolate and white chocolate separately in two heatproof bowls placed over pans of simmering water, making sure the bowls do not touch the water. Alternatively, melt each chocolate in 20-second bursts in the microwave, stirring between each until smooth.
- Add Peppermint Extract: Stir ½ teaspoon of peppermint extract into the melted milk chocolate gently until fully combined.
- Pour Milk Chocolate: Pour the peppermint-flavored milk chocolate onto the center of the lined sheet pan and smooth it out with a spatula until it is about 1/16 inch thick.
- Drizzle and Swirl White Chocolate: Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the milk chocolate layer, then use a teaspoon to gently swirl the two chocolates together, creating a marbled effect.
- Add Candy Cane Topping: Sprinkle the broken peppermint candy cane chunks evenly over the top of the swirled chocolate mixture.
- Set the Bark: Allow the chocolate bark to set at room temperature. Avoid refrigerating to prevent discoloration of the milk chocolate.
- Freeze and Snap: Once fully set, place the bark in the freezer for 10 minutes to firm up, then break it into shards along natural lines.
- Store Properly: Keep the peppermint bark in an airtight container lined with parchment paper to maintain freshness for up to two weeks.
Notes
- Use good quality chocolate for the best flavor and texture.
- If you prefer a stronger peppermint flavor, you can add a little more peppermint extract, but be careful not to overpower the chocolate.
- Break candy canes into varied sizes for texture contrast in the final bark.
- Do not refrigerate the chocolate bark as milk chocolate can discolor; setting at room temperature is best.
- For a thicker bark, increase chocolate quantities proportionally and adjust the pan size if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: peppermint bark, holiday dessert, chocolate bark, peppermint candy, festive treats, no bake chocolate
