Description
A sophisticated holiday confection featuring a base of rich 60% cocoa dark chocolate topped with a creamy white chocolate layer. Infused with aromatic peppermint extract and finished with a festive crunch of crushed candy canes, this elegant treat offers the perfect balance of intense cocoa notes and refreshing mint. Tempering the chocolate ensures a professional, glossy finish and a clean snap in every shareable shard.
Ingredients
16 oz Dark Chocolate (60% cocoa or higher)
8 oz White Chocolate baking chips
1 tsp Peppermint Extract (divided)
6 Candy Canes, crushed finely
Instructions
Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Melt 12 oz of dark chocolate in a double boiler over low heat until smooth.
Remove from heat and stir in half of the peppermint extract.
Spread the dark chocolate into a thin rectangular layer on the parchment paper.
Chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes until firm.
Melt the white chocolate in a clean double boiler until fluid.
Stir the remaining peppermint extract into the white chocolate.
Pour the white chocolate over the firm dark layer and spread evenly.
Immediately sprinkle the crushed candy canes over the top.
Return to the refrigerator for 1.5 hours to set completely.
Break into rustic shards before serving.
Notes
Use a double boiler to prevent the chocolate from seizing. Store in an airtight container in a cool place for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Baking
- Method: Stovetop melting and chilling
- Cuisine: American Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg