Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark
A 3 ingredient dark chocolate peppermint bark recipe for an easy treat. One of the delcious holiday traditions that makes a great homemade gift.
Servings: 40 piece
Calories: 105kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz dark chocolate
- 12 oz white chocolate
- ½ teaspoon peppermint flavor optional
- ½ cup crushed candy canes about 6 candy canes
Instructions
- Cut the dark chocolate into small pieces and place in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave for 30 second increments stirring in between until smooth.
- Spread the chocolate over a parchment paper lined baking sheet and level with a spatula to an even thickness.
- Refrigerate for 20 minutes to firm up.
- Cut the white chocolate into small pieces and place in a microwave safe bowl then microwave for 30 seconds intervals until smooth. Let it cool down for a couple of minutes.
- Spread the white chocolate over the dark chocolate later and level.
- Sprinkle the crushed candy canes.
- Refrigerate for another 20 minutes to harden then break into pieces.
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Notes
- You can use whatever chocolate you like, I have use a combination of 85% and 90% dark chocolate.
- You can omit the white chocolate part and just sprinkle the crushed peppermint candy over the dark chocolate. You can also go wild with this recipe and make it a three layer chocolate, maybe even color the white chocolate.
- Peppermint extract is essential as it gives the dark chocolate more minty flavor. You can use peppermint flavor or oil as well.
- You can use chocolate chips instead of bars just use a good quality.
- Make sure you buy a good quality white chocolate made with real cocoa butter.
- It is better to cool down the white chocolate a bit before adding to the dark chocolate layer so the dark chocolate will not melt. But even if it melts, it will make a nice swirl at the top plus this all will be covered with crushed candies so no worries.
- Crush the candies by placing them in a zip lock bag and use a rolling pin or meat mallet to break.
- I've divided my recipe into small 40 triangles as I have spread mine a little thinner than usual. You are free to make yours as thick or thin as you like and divide them however you prefer.
- Peppermint bark should be refrigerated until before serving. Can also be frozen for up to 1 year.
Nutrition
Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg