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Peppermint Bark
Peppermint Bark is a layered chocolate treat featuring dark chocolate as the base topped with a smooth layer of white chocolate and finished with crushed candy canes for a crisp peppermint crunch. The bark is chilled to set, creating a festive and contrasting texture with bittersweet chocolate, creamy white chocolate, and refreshing peppermint flavors.
Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
24
servings (2 pounds bark)
Calories:
242 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 ounces dark chocolate finely chopped
- 16 ounces white chocolate finely chopped
- 6 ounces candy canes unwrapped and crushed
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
- Place the dark chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl and set it over a small saucepan of barely simmering water over low heat. Melt the chocolate, stirring occasionally, until completely smooth. (You could also microwave on 50% power in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until completely melted.) Using an offset spatula, spread the melted chocolate in an even layer on the prepared cookie sheet. (The melted chocolate doesn't need to cover the entire pan - mine typically covers an area of about a 9x13-inch rectangle.) Place the cookie sheet in the refrigerator while you prepare the white chocolate.
- Place the white chocolate in a clean medium heatproof bowl and set it over a small saucepan of barely simmering water over low heat. Melt the chocolate, stirring occasionally, until completely smooth. (Again, you could also microwave on 50% power in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until completely melted.) Remove the cookie sheet from the refrigerator and, using an offset spatula, spread the melted white chocolate in an even layer on top of the dark chocolate layer. Immediately sprinkle the crushed candy canes on top of the melted white chocolate and gently press into the chocolate to adhere. Refrigerate until complete hard and set, at least 30 minutes. Store the bark in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
- Using a large sharp knife, break into pieces and enjoy!
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Notes
- Nutritional values are calculated per serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
242kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
20mg
(1%)
Potassium
189mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
15IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
2.3mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 servings (2 pounds bark)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 242kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 189mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.