This Dark Chocolate Bark With Peppermint is crisp, creamy, and full of holiday flavor. It's made with three simple ingredients: dark chocolate, white chocolate, and peppermint, and ready in minutes. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, it's the perfect festive treat.
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I first tasted peppermint bark from a holiday tin at Williams Sonoma and was instantly hooked. Using good-quality chocolate makes all the difference, giving this version a smooth texture and rich flavor.
If you love bark recipes, try my Dark Chocolate Bark, Milk Chocolate Bark with Almonds, or Orange Chocolate Bark with Almonds for more easy, homemade favorites.
Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this white chocolate peppermint bark:
Ingredient Notes:
Chocolate - depending on the chocolate you are using, break your semi-sweet chocolate into pieces to microwave or use good-quality chocolate chips. My preference for chips is Ghirardelli Bittersweet Chocolate Chips, which are 60% cacao. I also buy my chocolate from Valhrona Chocolate.
See the recipe card for quantities.
How To Make This Dark Chocolate Bark With Peppermint: Step-By-Step
Step 1: Place the chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl. Melt the semisweet chocolate chips in the microwave using 30-second intervals and stirring in-between.
Add ¾ teaspoon of the peppermint extract to the chocolate.
Step 2: Pour it onto a prepared baking sheet, lined with either aluminum foil or parchment paper, and spread it into an even layer before setting it aside for 10 minutes.
Step 3: Melt the white chocolate in the microwave in the same manner as the dark chocolate and stir in the remaining peppermint extract.
Pour it over the dark chocolate and spread it into an even layer.
Step 4: Sprinkle the candy canes over the top and softly press them into the chocolate.
Let the bark sit at room temperature for an hour before breaking it or cutting it into pieces.
Hint: If you're crushing your own candy canes, put them in a plastic bag and use a rolling pin to crush them. You want them to be in small pieces and not large chunks so that they sprinkle well.
Pro tip
When you pour the chocolate and smooth it out, I use an offset spatula and make sure to tap the pan gently. This helps remove any air bubbles trapped and lets it set properly.
Variations
- Peppermint - crushed peppermint candies work just as well as crushed candy canes for the bark. Just know that you want smaller pieces and not too large of chunks. I actually use crushed candy canes that I can find in a bag at the grocery store during the holiday season.
- Swapping sprinkles - the bark doesn't have to have just candy canes. You can use red and green sprinkles in addition to the crushed candy canes (half the amount of each). You could also use another candy like M&Ms for a different occasion.
I also have many other bark recipes that you can try! I love the Chocolate Bark With Pistachios, White Chocolate With Almond Bark, and even the Greek Yogurt Bark.
Recipe Frequently Asked Questions
Use short microwave intervals (about 30 seconds each) and stir between rounds. Stop when a few small pieces remain and stir until smooth.
If you do, choose a high-quality chip made with cocoa butter. Many chips contain stabilizers that prevent smooth melting.
Let the first layer set slightly but not harden completely before adding the next. This helps the two layers bond together.
This holiday, gift your family and friends with classic peppermint bark. It is the perfect recipe for making a special holiday treat just like the Cranberry Orange White Chocolate Cookie Bars or the Almond Macaroon Cookies!
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Gwen
Homemade Dark Chocolate Bark With Peppermint
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 oz semisweet chocolate chopped into ½ inch pieces or use a good quality chocolate chip
- 1 ½ tsps peppermint extract divided
- 1 lb white chocolate chopped into ½ inch pieces or use a good quality chip
- 3 candy canes crushed, or 12 round hard peppermint candies crushed
Instructions
Semisweet Chocolate layer
- Using a microwave safe bowl, place the semisweet chocolate into the bowl.
- Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between until melted.
- Add ¾ teaspoon peppermint to the chocolate.
- Pour the chocolate onto a prepared baking pan that has either aluminum foil or parchment paper on the bottom.
- Spread the chocolate into a thin layer.
- Let sit on the countertop for 10 minutes.
White Chocolate Layer
- Using the same method as above, melt the white chocolate in the microwave.
- Add the remaining ¾ teaspoon of peppermint extract to the white chocolate.
- Pour over the semisweet chocolate layer and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the crushed candy canes over the top and press gently to incorporate them with the chocolate.
- Let sit on the countertop for about an hour.
- Lift the bark out of the pan using the foil or parchment paper.
- Break or cut into pieces and store in an airtight containter on the countertop.
Notes
Let the chocolate layers cool slightly before adding the next to help them stick together.
Crushed candy canes or peppermint candies both work well for the topping.
Store the bark in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
If your kitchen is warm, keep it in the refrigerator to prevent melting.
This bark makes a great holiday gift. Layer pieces between parchment in a tin or gift box for an easy homemade treat. Add other bark recipes like the Dark Chocolate Bark, White Chocolate With Almonds, or the Milk Chocolate Bark With Almonds.
Anonymous says
My favorite combo!