Description
Chocolate Peppermint Christmas Bark is a quick and easy no bake recipe that you can make with just 4 simple ingredients and 15 minutes of prep. This holiday treat is delicious, sweet, minty, and fun to make. It stores well so it is great for gifting to family and friends this holiday season.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces dark chocolate, high quality
- 12 ounces white chocolate, high quality
- 1/3 cup crushed peppermint candy (or candy canes)
- 1/3 cup Christmas m&m’s, red and green
Instructions
- Line a large half sheet baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a double broiler on the stove or in the microwave until smooth.
- On the stove: Bring 2 inches of water to a low simmer in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Then, turn the heat to low and place a medium heatproof bowl on the mouth of the pot. Make sure that there is a gap of a few inches in between the bottom of the bowl and the water (You can also place a bowl on a steamer attachment on top of your pot). Add the chocolate and stir constantly as it melts. Stir until the chocolate is completely smooth and melted. This should take a few minutes.
- In the microwave: Place a medium heatproof bowl of chocolate into the microwave and microwave in 30 second intervals. Remove the bowl at each interval and stir well. Repeat until the chocolate has completely melted. Stir until completely smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate onto the parchment paper and use a rubber spatula to spread it out until it is about 1/3-inch thick. Place in the fridge for 10 minutes to slightly harden.
- Melt the white chocolate in a clean bowl and pour on top of the dark chocolate. Use a spatula to carefully spread out the white chocolate, covering the dark chocolate.
- Sprinkle crushed peppermints and m&m's on top of the white chocolate while it is still melted.
- Place the sheet pan in the refrigerator for 2 hours (or 45 minutes in the freezer) until the chocolate hardens.
- Break the chocolate apart into pieces and enjoy.
Notes
How to store: Once the peppermint bark has completely cooled and set, you can break it up and transfer it to an airtight container or a sealed plastic bag and store at room temperature for 3-4 weeks. Keep it in a cool area to prevent it from melting. You can also store in the fridge.
How to freeze: Because this bark is specific to Christmas, you may not want to keep it around until Easter, but if you’re making it ahead of the holidays, store it in a freezer-safe airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, allow it to thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chill Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American