Irresistible Chocolate Peppermint Bark in Just 3 Steps
Rich, creamy, and totally festive holiday treat magic!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/3 cup crushed candy canes
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, stirring each time until smooth. Spread half onto a parchment-lined tray.
- Melt white chocolate with condensed milk and peppermint extract over low heat, stirring constantly.
- Pour the peppermint cream over the base layer and gently spread evenly.
- Spread the remaining melted dark chocolate over the cream layer. Sprinkle crushed candy canes over the top while still warm.
- Chill in the fridge for 1–2 hours until set. Once hardened, slice into squares or break into bark pieces.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for best results.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves for extra freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg