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broken peppermint bark shards with dark and white chocolate layers topped with crushed candy cane arranged in a wide horizontal shot on a white marble surface, red ribbon and pine in the background, soft natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Peppermint Bark

A crunchy, festive treat with layers of dark and white chocolate and finished off with broken candy canes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 16 pieces
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz dark chocolate chopped
  • 12 oz white chocolate chopped
  • 0.5 tsp peppermint extract
  • 0.5 cup candy canes crushed

Method
 

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the dark chocolate gently and spread it into an even layer on the sheet.
  3. Chill until firm, about 15 minutes.
  4. Melt the white chocolate, stir in the peppermint extract, and pour it over the set dark layer.
  5. Sprinkle the crushed candy canes over the top while the white chocolate is still soft.
  6. Chill until fully set, then break into shards.

Notes

Use a sharp knife to break it for prettier, more uniform shards.