Description
Savor the flavors of our Valentine Peppermint Bark, combining creamy white and bittersweet chocolate with refreshing peppermint for a festive treat that’s easy to make and perfect for gifting or sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces white chocolate, coarsely chopped and divided
- 6 ounces semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil or coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract, divided
- 2–3 regular-size candy canes, crushed
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt 6 ounces of white chocolate with 1/2 teaspoon of oil, adding 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract.
- Spread the melted white chocolate in the pan and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes until slightly set.
- Melt 6 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate with remaining oil and peppermint extract, then pour over the white chocolate layer and refrigerate again for another 10-15 minutes.
- Melt the remaining white chocolate, spread it over the semi-sweet layer, and sprinkle crushed candy canes on top.
- Chill for about 1 hour until fully set, then break into pieces.
Notes
Ensure the chocolate is melted slowly to avoid lumps.
For easy chocolate breakage, let the bark sit at room temperature if refrigerated for too long.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg