Indulge in the sweet and minty flavors of homemade peppermint bark with this easy and delicious recipe. Made with just five simple ingredients, this festive treat is perfect for the holiday season. The combination of rich dark chocolate and refreshing peppermint will satisfy your cravings and impress your family and friends. With a short preparing time of about 30 minutes, you can quickly whip up a batch of this irresistible peppermint bark to enjoy or give as a thoughtful homemade gift.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 6 candy canes, crushed
- 8 ounces white chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon vegetable oil
Directions
- Line a 9x13 inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water. Stir occasionally until it becomes smooth and completely melted.
- Stir in half of the crushed candy canes and peppermint extract into the melted dark chocolate.
- Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it evenly with a spatula.
- Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 15 minutes or until the chocolate hardens.
- Meanwhile, melt the white chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring occasionally.
- Once the white chocolate is melted and smooth, stir in the vegetable oil to achieve a glossy texture.
- Remove the baking sheet from the refrigerator and pour the melted white chocolate over the hardened dark chocolate layer.
- Spread the white chocolate evenly with a spatula and sprinkle the remaining crushed candy canes on top.
- Return the baking sheet to the refrigerator for another 15 minutes or until the white chocolate layer hardens.
- Once fully hardened, remove the bark from the baking sheet and break it into bite-sized pieces.
- Serve and enjoy!
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
