Peppermint Bark

Tis' the season for peppermint bark!  It’s super easy to make, 3 ingredients, and a little bit of time. Layers of smooth, white chocolate and dark chocolate  topped with  crunchy minty candy cane pieces.  Perfect for gift giving, packed into little cello bags, or tins. I think because it's homemade, just makes it extra special.











16 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped + 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
16 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped + 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 (6-ounce package) candy canes, or peppermints unwrapped and crushed



1. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper; set aside.

2. Place the dark chocolate and oil in a medium heatproof bowl and set it over a small saucepan of barely simmering water over low heat. Melt the chocolate, stirring occasionally, until completely smooth. Using an offset spatula, spread the melted chocolate in an even layer on the prepared cookie sheet. The melted chocolate should cover an area of about a 9x13-inche rectangle. Place the cookie sheet in the refrigerator while you prepare the white chocolate.

3. Place the white chocolate and oil in a clean medium heatproof bowl and set it over a small saucepan of barely simmering water over low heat. Melt the chocolate, stirring occasionally, until completely smooth. Remove the cookie sheet from the refrigerator and, using an offset spatula, spread the melted white chocolate in an even layer on top of the dark chocolate layer. Immediately sprinkle the crushed candy canes on top of the melted white chocolate and gently press into the chocolate to adhere. Refrigerate until complete hard and set, at least 30 minutes. Store the bark in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

3. Break into pieces and enjoy!



** I used 400 grams of dark chocolate, and 400 grams of white chocolate
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  1. hello from Virginia, USA :-) thank you for your blog, which is always interesting--your recipes are basic and delicious, and your photography is great too. my grandparents were from Sao Jorge, and i love that you share what life is like in the azores in your wonderful blog. Hope you have a very blessed, happy, holy Christmas! :-)

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    1. Hello Mary ! Thank you so much for your kind words. São Jorge is a beautiful island ! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas, wishing you and your family a blessed new year! Abraço~Diana

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