Description
Festive peppermint delight bark delivers winter magic with crisp chocolate layers and cool mint crunch. Chocolate lovers will savor this quick holiday treat that melts seamlessly between sweet and refreshing notes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Chocolate Ingredients:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) white chocolate chips
Candy Topping:
- 12 peppermint candy canes
Instructions
- Position a lengthy parchment sheet across the kitchen workspace, creating a smooth surface for bark preparation.
- Unwrap candy canes and transfer them into a sturdy resealable plastic bag, then methodically crush using a rolling pin, creating a diverse texture of fine powder and irregular fragments.
- Utilize a delicate sieve to separate the powdery candy cane dust from chunkier pieces, allocating each portion into distinct containers for subsequent use.
- Transfer white chocolate chips into a microwave-safe vessel, heating in brief intervals and stirring consistently to achieve a smooth, fully liquefied consistency.
- Rapidly incorporate the candy cane dust into the molten chocolate, whisking energetically to ensure uniform distribution while maintaining the chocolate’s warm temperature.
- Elegantly cascade the infused chocolate mixture onto the prepared parchment, manipulating it with a silicone spatula to create a uniformly thin layer.
- Artfully distribute the reserved candy cane fragments across the chocolate surface, gently pressing them to secure their placement and ensure optimal adhesion.
- Allow the confection to solidify naturally at ambient temperature, transforming into a delicate, crisp bark that can be fractured or precisely sliced into delectable segments.
Notes
- Crushing candy canes requires a sturdy bag and rolling pin to create a mix of fine powder and larger chunks.
- Sifting the crushed candy canes separates fine dust from larger pieces, allowing precise control over texture and distribution.
- Melting white chocolate demands careful microwaving in short intervals, stirring consistently to prevent burning or seizing.
- Quickly incorporating candy cane dust into hot chocolate ensures smooth and even flavor distribution throughout the bark.
- Spreading chocolate in a thin, uniform layer guarantees a delicate and crisp texture for the final treat.
- Gently pressing candy cane chunks into the chocolate helps them adhere securely, creating a visually appealing and crunchy surface.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg