Festive Peppermint Bark
Crushed peppermint chunks and smooth, creamy layered chocolate — a classic holiday treat that is quick and easy to make and looks spectacular!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 32 servings 1x
- Category: Holiday Treat
Ingredients
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- 16 ounces good quality dark or semi-sweet chocolate, in small pieces
- 16 ounces good quality white chocolate, in small pieces
- 3/4 cup finely crushed peppermint candy
- 1/2 cup coarsely broken and crushed peppermint candy
Instructions
- If you cannot find crushed peppermint, place any peppermint candy (canes, sticks, rounds) in a heavy-duty freezer bag and cover with a towel. Pound bag with a meat mallet or rolling pin until finely crushed. Set aside. OR use a food processor, if available. For topping pieces, break into different sizes to make approximately one half cup and set aside
- Line a small, rimmed baking sheet or 9x 13 pan with parchment paper. Dampen the bottom of the outer edges of the parchment paper with fingers dipped in water to hold it in place.
- In a double broiler, melt the dark chocolate until smooth, stirring frequently. OR melt chocolate in microwave according to package directions. When melted and stirred smooth, pour onto parchment paper and spread with a spatula to a uniform thickness. Slip pan into refrigerator or freezer, keeping it flat, to hasten hardening.
- If using the same double boiler, thoroughly clean before melting white chocolate. Once white chocolate is melted and smooth, stir in crushed peppermint pieces until evenly distributed. Pour the white chocolate mixture on top of the somewhat firm dark chocolate layer. Spread until evenly distributed over the dark (or semi-sweet) chocolate layer. Add additional bits of candy broken into bits of different sizes to the top layer, pressing the larger pieces slightly into the white chocolate.
- Place baking sheet in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours. Once hardened, gently break peppermint bark into pieces, starting at one corner. Or for a more polished look, slice with sharp knife into squares. Candy will keep in airtight container for up to two weeks.
Notes
Nutritional values are estimates and may vary
Nutrition
- Calories: 129 |
- Carbohydrates: 16 grams |
- Protein: 1 gram |