This Peppermint Bark recipe involves melting semisweet and white chocolate layered with crushed candy canes. It’s a festive treat perfect for the holiday season.
1: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2: Fill the bottom of a large pot with 3 inches of water and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
3: Reduce heat to low, then place a large heatproof bowl on top.
4: Add semisweet chocolate to the bowl and stir occasionally until melted.
5: Stir in the peppermint extract.
6: Pour the melted chocolate into the prepared baking sheet and spread it into an even layer with an offset spatula.
7: Refrigerate until set, about 20 minutes.
8: Over the same pot of barely simmering water, place another large heatproof bowl.
9: Add white chocolate to the bowl and stir until melted.
10: Pour the melted white chocolate over the set semisweet chocolate.
11: Immediately top with crushed candy canes.
12: Refrigerate until set, about 20 minutes.
13: Once set, crack into pieces and enjoy!
