Best Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark Recipes

3-INGREDIENT DARK CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT BARK

3-Ingredient Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark image

Make this impressive but easy bark for a holiday gathering, gift-giving, or festive snacking.

Provided by Molly Baz

Yield Serves 10-12 people

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

12 ounces high-quality dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
5 candy canes, coarsely crushed

Steps:

Line a baking sheet with parchment. Bring a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a small pot of water to a low simmer. Place chocolate in bowl and gently stir until completely melted. Remove from heat and stir in peppermint extract.
Pour chocolate mixture onto prepared baking sheet and spread evenly with a spatula or wooden spoon. Immediately sprinkle with crushed candy canes and press lightly to adhere.
Freeze until hardened, about 5 minutes. Break into pieces and serve.
Do Ahead
Bark can be made up to 7 days ahead. Wrap tightly and keep chilled.

DARK CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT BARK

Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark image

Classic dark chocolate peppermint bark gets a new look by swirling dark and white chocolate together. You can also layer them if you wish. Be sure to use real peppermint oil (not extract) so your chocolate won't seize into a big clump. -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 1-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 packages (10 to 12 ounces each) white baking chips
1/2 teaspoon peppermint oil
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies

Steps:

Line a 15x10x1-in. pan with parchment; set aside. , In a double boiler or metal bowl over hot water, melt baking chips until 2/3 are melted. Remove from heat; stir in peppermint oil until smooth. Spread into prepared pan. Melt dark chocolate chips in another bowl. Drizzle over top of white layer; cut through mixtures with a knife to swirl. Sprinkle with peppermint candies (pan will not be full). Refrigerate until firm, 15-20 minutes. Break or cut into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 22mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.