This easy Homemade Peppermint Bark recipe is a snap and the perfect gift for the holidays. Rich and minty, it’s a real treat!
With Christmas just around the corner, we were in the mood to whip up some holiday treats. First on the to-do list is this easy peppermint bark recipe. It’s a breeze to put together as long as you have an hour or two. It’s a great treat for a Christmas party or as a gift, and it looks festive sitting on your counter… as long as it can stay that long! Read on for our easy peppermint bark recipe.
How to make peppermint bark
If you’ve never made peppermint bark before, you’re in for a treat (literally!). This easy peppermint bark recipe calls for four ingredients: two types of chocolate, some oil, and crushed candy canes or peppermint sticks. All you have to do is melt some semi-sweet chocolate, refrigerate until set, then top with melted white chocolate and crushed candy canes. When melting chocolate it is important to add a little vegetable oil so that the chocolate does not solidify as it melts. If you overcook chocolate, it can become lumpy instead of smooth and shiny. While it still tastes good, it won’t be pretty enough to serve to guests.
Another way to ensure the chocolate doesn’t stick is to melt it using a double boiler, which is basically a pan of hot water and another pan on top. If you don’t have a water bath, you can easily make your own. To do this, you need to fill a medium-sized saucepan with water and place it on the stove over medium-high heat. Next, place a heatproof bowl (glass or metal should work) over the pot of water. Add the chopped chocolate to the bowl and stir with a plastic spatula until melted. If you choose the double boiler method, be careful not to let the bowl touch the hot water (this could cause the chocolate to burn).
I hope you enjoy this easy peppermint bark recipe as much as we do! Combine different types of chocolate according to your preferences. If you’re not a fan of super-sweet desserts, you can always use dark chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate, or use a mixture of cacao nibs and crushed candy canes for the filling.
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This easy peppermint bark recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free. For vegans, use vegan chocolate.
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This peppermint bark recipe is a breeze and makes the perfect gift for the holidays. Rich, creamy and minty, it’s a real treat!
- 12 ounces Dark chocolate
- 4 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
- 12 ounces White chocolate
- 8th candy canes
- Water bath (or pot and heatproof bowl that will fit)
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- Melt the semi-sweet chocolate with 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring. (Be careful not to mix water with the chocolate as this can affect the consistency.) Immediately pour the chocolate onto the baking sheet and smooth out into an even layer. Place in the fridge for about 30 minutes until the chocolate has set.
- Meanwhile, mash the candy canes by placing them in a plastic bag and tapping them with a rolling pin.
- Melt the white chocolate with 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring. Immediately pour the white chocolate over the dark chocolate onto the baking sheet and smooth out into an even layer. Garnish with the crushed candy canes. Place in the fridge for about 30 minutes until the chocolate has set.
- When the chocolate has set, peel off the aluminum foil or paper and break the rind into small pieces. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Category: Dessert
- Method: freezer
- Kitchen: American
Keywords: Peppermint bark recipe
