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Peppermint Bark Recipe

Decadent Peppermint Bark Recipe with Just 3 Ingredients

This Peppermint Bark Recipe is a festive treat combining rich chocolate flavors with crunchy candy canes for a delightful dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Layers
  • 8 ounces Bittersweet Chocolate Substitute semi-sweet chocolate if preferred, avoid milk chocolate.
  • 8 ounces White Chocolate Use high-quality bars without additives.
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Crushed Candy Canes May substitute with peppermint crunch.

Equipment

  • double boiler
  • Baking Sheet
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Peppermint Bark Recipe
  1. Line a small rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  2. Melt bittersweet chocolate in a double boiler, stirring continuously until smooth. Stir in half of the crushed candy canes.
  3. Pour the melted dark chocolate into the prepared pan and chill for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Melt white chocolate in the same double boiler until silky smooth.
  5. Pour the melted white chocolate over the chilled dark chocolate layer and sprinkle remaining crushed candy canes on top.
  6. Chill for 30 minutes until fully set, then let sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before cutting into pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 25mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, or freeze for up to three months. Allow to sit at room temperature for easier cutting.

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