Description
Indulge in this classic holiday treat featuring two decadent layers of premium milk and white chocolate infused with cooling peppermint extract. Topped with crunchy peppermint candy shards, this simple yet luxurious bark offers the perfect festive snap. It is a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing confection that is remarkably easy to prepare for holiday gifting or dessert platters.
Ingredients
12 ounces high-quality milk chocolate chips
12 ounces high-quality white chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon food-grade peppermint extract
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy canes
Instructions
Prepare a rimmed baking sheet by lining it with a sheet of parchment paper.
Melt the milk chocolate in a double boiler over low heat until it is smooth and fluid.
Stir half of the peppermint extract into the melted milk chocolate.
Spread the milk chocolate evenly across the prepared baking sheet.
Chill the tray in the refrigerator for 20 minutes until the milk chocolate layer is completely set.
Melt the white chocolate in a heat-proof bowl using a microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth.
Stir the remaining peppermint extract into the melted white chocolate.
Pour the white chocolate layer over the firm milk chocolate base using an offset spatula to smooth it out.
Sprinkle the crushed peppermint candies over the top while the white chocolate is still wet.
Refrigerate the bark for one hour until completely firm before breaking into pieces.
Notes
Ensure your chocolate is high-quality couverture for the best snap and texture. Store in an airtight container in a cool place for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Baking
- Method: Melting and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg