Description
Homemade peppermint delight bark combines rich chocolate with cool mint for a festive winter treat. Crisp candy cane pieces add crunch and holiday cheer when sprinkled across melted chocolate layers you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 oz (680 g) white chocolate chips
- 12 peppermint candy canes
Instructions
- Preparation Setup: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, creating a smooth, clean work surface for crafting the festive chocolate bark.
- Candy Cane Transformation: Crush candy canes within a sealed plastic bag using a rolling pin, creating a mix of fine powder and chunky fragments, then sift to separate the dust from larger pieces.
- Chocolate Melting Technique: Gently melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring at short intervals until achieving a silky, fully liquefied state, avoiding overheating.
- Flavor Infusion: Whisk the candy cane dust into the molten chocolate, ensuring a thorough and even distribution that creates a uniform peppermint-infused base.
- Bark Composition: Pour the peppermint-chocolate mixture onto the prepared parchment, spreading it into a thin, elegant layer using a silicone spatula, then immediately sprinkle the reserved candy cane chunks across the surface, lightly pressing to secure them.
- Setting and Serving: Allow the bark to solidify at room temperature until completely firm, then break or cut into irregular pieces, creating a delightful holiday treat with a perfect balance of smooth chocolate and crunchy peppermint.
Notes
- Crush Candy Canes Strategically: Use a rolling pin inside a sealed bag for controlled texture, creating both fine powder and chunky pieces for visual and taste variety.
- Sieve Separation Technique: Carefully separate candy cane dust from larger fragments to ensure smooth chocolate mixing and attractive topping distribution.
- Chocolate Melting Precision: Microwave white chocolate in short bursts, stirring consistently to prevent burning and achieve a perfectly smooth, glossy consistency.
- Cooling Considerations: Let bark set naturally at room temperature for optimal texture, avoiding refrigeration to prevent unwanted moisture or chocolate bloom.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 208
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg