Description
Indulge in this classic holiday confection, featuring smooth, high-quality white chocolate layered with the refreshing zing of pure peppermint. This festive bark offers a satisfying crunch from crushed candy canes, providing a perfect blend of sweet cocoa butter and cooling mint. It is an elegant, easy-to-make gift or dessert that captures the spirit of the season with its beautiful red and white aesthetic.
Ingredients
24 ounces high-quality white chocolate chips or baking bars
1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
6 large candy canes
1/4 teaspoon sea salt (optional)
Instructions
Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place candy canes in a sealed plastic bag and crush into medium shards with a rolling pin.
Melt white chocolate in a double boiler over low heat until smooth.
Remove chocolate from heat immediately once the last lump dissolves.
Stir in the peppermint extract until well incorporated.
Spread the molten chocolate evenly over the prepared baking sheet with an offset spatula.
Sprinkle the crushed candy cane shards and sea salt evenly over the top.
Chill in a cool area until fully set, about 2 hours.
Break the hardened bark into irregular pieces and store in an airtight container.
Notes
Ensure the white chocolate contains cocoa butter rather than palm oil for the best snap. Avoid rapid cooling to prevent blooming or white streaks. Store in a cool, dry place to maintain the glossy finish.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Baking
- Method: Melting and Chilling
- Cuisine: American Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg