PEPPERMINT BARK  recipes

Peppermint bark is easy to produce with 5 ingredients. This easy Christmas dessert has three layers of peppermint-flavored white and dark chocolates with crushed candy canes for garnish. 

Ingredient

– 12 ounces (339g) white chocolate, coarsely chopped and divided* – 6 ounces (170g) semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped* – 1 and 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil or coconut oil, divided – 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract, divided – 2–3 regular-size candy canes (24–36g total), crushed

Direction

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1

Smooth wrinkles in parchment paper or aluminum foil on the bottom and sides of an 8- or 9-inch square baking pan. Try a lined baking sheet. Set aside. 

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2

There are several chocolate melting methods. You can microwave or use a double boiler over barely simmering water. Most people find microwaves more handy, therefore my instructions are for one. 

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3

This recipe works with a double boiler, but melt the chocolate layers over simmering water. Put 6 ounces of white chocolate in a small heatproof bowl or liquid measuring cup. Add 1/2 tsp oil. 

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4

Place semi-sweet chocolate in a small heatproof bowl or liquid measuring cup. Add 1/2 tsp oil. Melt again like the white chocolate in step 2. 

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5

Put the remaining white chocolate in a small heatproof bowl or liquid measuring cup. Add remaining 1/2 teaspoon oil. Melt again like the other layers. Pour over bark layers and smooth out.

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6

Let the bark set in the fridge for an hour. Remove from pan and peel foil or parchment after hardening. Cut anywhere from huge to small bits. 

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7

Keep leftover bark covered in the fridge for 3 weeks. In winter, the bark softens if left at room temperature for a few days.

also see

also see

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