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    Chocolate Peppermint Bark

    Published: Dec 19, 2017 · Modified: Sep 11, 2018 by Melissa Stadler · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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    Chocolate Peppermint Bark made with layers of melted white chocolate with a touch of peppermint, melted chocolate, and topped with crushed peppermint candy canes. This is the BEST Peppermint Bark Recipe! www.modernhoney.com

    Chocolate Peppermint Bark made with layers of melted white chocolate with a touch of peppermint, melted chocolate, and topped with crushed peppermint candy canes. 

    This is the BEST Chocolate Peppermint Bark Recipe!

    Chocolate Peppermint Bark made with layers of melted white chocolate with a touch of peppermint, melted chocolate, and topped with crushed peppermint candy canes. This is the BEST Peppermint Bark Recipe! www.modernhoney.com

    My husband and I had a marathon Christmas shopping day! We set out on a Saturday with a long list of things to buy for our kids and we ended up shopping for 9 hours! We had a great time and loved being amongst the crowds of people, hear the Christmas music, and focus on what our kids would love to receive on Christmas morning. However, my feet ached like no other!

    My husband laughed at me as I would sneak the famous peppermint bark samples out of the bowls in Sur La Table, William-Sonoma, and even Pottery Barn. It kept me going and heaven knows how much I love peppermint bark. However, it can be expensive so I wanted to figure out how to create it at home so I can gift it to my friends and neighbors. Who else loves peppermint bark?

    I found that making homemade chocolate peppermint is actually so easy! I am going to break down the simple steps so you can make this famous copycat peppermint bark at home.

    Chocolate Peppermint Bark made with layers of melted white chocolate with a touch of peppermint, melted chocolate, and topped with crushed peppermint candy canes. This is the BEST Peppermint Bark Recipe! www.modernhoney.com

    How to make the BEST Chocolate Peppermint Bark:

    1. It all starts off with high-quality chocolate. Since chocolate is the star of this bark, it may be worth spending $1 more on high-quality chocolate. You can use bars of white chocolate or chocolate or melting wafers.  I love to use the Ghirardelli white melting wafers because they melt so beautifully and leave such a glistening shine. I also used Callebaut semi-sweet chocolate but you can use Guittard, Ghirardelli, or Trader Joe's Pound Plus Bars.
    2. Slowly melt the chocolate. This is a key tip for making smooth chocolate. I tend to use a microwave because it is convenient and easy. A double boiler works well too. First of all, use a heat-proof bowl. Some bowls will get so hot and will make it take forever for the chocolate to melt. Cook at only 50% power or use defrost setting. This ensures that it doesn't burn. Also, cook the chocolate in only 30-second increments, stirring well after each cooking interval. It is especially important with white chocolate as it can burn easily. Vigorously stir the chocolate until it is completely melted.
    3. Pour on wax or parchment lined baking sheet or pan.  To ensure the chocolate doesn't stick to the pan, line with a non-stick paper. I use parchment paper and place it on top of a quarter-sized baking sheet.
    4. Chill the chocolate before pouring on white chocolate. Place in freezer for 10 minutes or refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes or until mostly set.  Pour melted white chocolate over top of chocolate and evenly spread. Top with crushed candy canes while the white chocolate is still melted. Place in freezer or refrigerator to set.
    5. Store completely covered in refrigerator or at room temperature. I prefer to keep mine in the refrigerator and take out just before serving or giving as a gift.
    6. Cut into squares or triangles with sharp knife ensuring to cut completely through all layers.

    Chocolate Peppermint Bark made with layers of melted white chocolate with a touch of peppermint, melted chocolate, and topped with crushed peppermint candy canes. This is the BEST Peppermint Bark Recipe! www.modernhoney.com

    Chocolate Peppermint Bark made with layers of melted white chocolate with a touch of peppermint, melted chocolate, and topped with crushed peppermint candy canes. This is the BEST Peppermint Bark Recipe! www.modernhoney.com

    Chocolate Peppermint Bark

    Melissa Stadler, Modern Honey
    Chocolate Peppermint Bark made with layers of melted white chocolate with a touch of peppermint, melted chocolate, and topped with crushed peppermint candy canes.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Candy
    Servings 24

    Equipment

    • 9 inch square cake pan
    • baking sheet
    • parchment paper baking sheets

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups Semi-Sweet or Dark Chocolate high-quality*
    • 2 ½ cups White Chocolate high-quality*
    • ¼ teaspoon Peppermint Extract
    • ½ cup Crushed Candy Canes

    • *Notes:
    • High-quality makes a difference. I used Ghirardelli white melting wafers but you can use any high-quality white chocolate bar or chips. If using chips I would suggest Guittard or Ghirardelli. I used Callebaut semi-sweet chocolate but you can use Guittard, Ghirardelli, Trader Joe's Pound Plus Bars, or any high-quality chocolate bar.

    Instructions
     

    • To slowly melt the chocolate, use double-boiler method or microwave.
    • If using a microwave, start with a heatproof bowl. Cook at only 50% power or use defrost setting. This ensures that it doesn't burn. Also, cook the semi-sweet chocolate in only 30-second increments, stirring well after each cooking interval. After chocolate is melted, stir in peppermint extract.
    • Once chocolate is melted, pour on waxed paper or parchment paper lined baking sheet or pan. I use a small quarter baking sheet but you can use any type of baking pan, such as a 9-inch square pan.
    • Chill the chocolate before pouring on white chocolate. Place in freezer for 10 minutes or refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes or until mostly set.
    • Repeat with white chocolate. It is especially important to reduce the microwave power to reduce the heat with white chocolate as it can burn easily. Cook in 30-second increments, remove the bowl and vigorously stir the chocolate until it is completely melted. Repeat
    • Pour melted white chocolate over top of chocolate and evenly spread. Top with crushed candy canes while the white chocolate is still melted. Place in freezer or refrigerator to set.
    • Store completely covered in refrigerator or at room temperature. I prefer to keep mine in the refrigerator and take out just before serving or giving as a gift.
    • Cut into squares or triangles with sharp knife ensuring to cut completely through all layers.
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Chocolate Peppermint Bark made with layers of melted white chocolate with a touch of peppermint, melted chocolate, and topped with crushed peppermint candy canes. This is the BEST Peppermint Bark Recipe! www.modernhoney.com

    Happy Baking, my friends!

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    Comments

    1. Janet D

      April 06, 2023 at 10:45 am

      5 stars
      Such a great treat.....and so so good!

      Reply
    2. Landon

      March 28, 2023 at 11:32 am

      5 stars
      Love this around Christmas time! So yummy!

      Reply
    3. Lisa Cobb

      December 10, 2018 at 10:48 am

      Hello I have a question -

      I practiced making the bark yesterday and everything worked out except once it was put back in room temperature it started to melt. I used Ghiridelli dark & white chocolate. I believe I tempered it but maybe I poured it to warm. None of the recipes ever state to wait until the chocolate is cool. I was also told it was easier with wafters. If I use those will I solve the problem? I was also told they were not real chocolate so would they not taste as good? Many receipes call for chips while others say do not use chips? How do I keep it from melting at room temperuature once it is set?

      Reply

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