Layered Peppermint Bark Recipe
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Layered Peppermint Bark

By: carol 
"I never liked peppermint bark until I tried this recipe. The soft ganache center contrasts perfectly with the crunchy peppermints."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (54)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 pounds
 

Ingredients

  • 20 ounces white chocolate, coarsely chopped, divided
  • 30 peppermint candies, crushed, divided
  • 10 ounces dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
  • 6 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract

Directions

  1. Line a 9x12 inch baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
  2. Melt half of the white chocolate in the top of a double boiler over just barely simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching. Spread the white chocolate into the prepared pan. Sprinkle 1/4 of the crushed peppermints evenly over white chocolate. Chill until firm, about 15 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, melt the dark chocolate, heavy cream, and peppermint extract together in the top of a double boiler over just barely simmering water, stirring frequently, until just melted. Quickly pour the chocolate layer over the chilled white chocolate layer; spread evenly. Chill until firm, about 20 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, melt the remaining white chocolate in the top of a double boiler over just barely simmering water, stirring frequently, until just melted. Spread quickly over the chilled bark. Sprinkle with the remaining peppermint pieces; chill until firm, about 20 minutes. Cut or break into small pieces to serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 204 | Total Fat: 9.5g | Cholesterol: 8mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2009 by Kellie   view full review
Great peppermint bark, I made EXACTLY per recipe. NEXT TIME I will do this: 1) Omit cream...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2009 by mandymuggins   view full review
Excellent recipe. I only gave it 4 starts since I modified it after reading another review. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2009 by CKandi007   view full review
I got great reviews on my bark! I used about 1 lb of both milk and white chocolate for a 9x13...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2009 by JFITCH   view full review
I made the recipe almost exactly as shown, though I used semi-sweet instead of dark chocolate,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2009 by MBSP96   view full review
Fabulous! I accidentally put in way too much peppermint extract into the dark chocolate...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2010 by FoodeliciousCraig'sWife   view full review
Make sure you use GOOD QUALITY chocolate (like Ghiradelli). Turned out delicious. I was a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2011 by JAHLERS   view full review
I followed this recipe exactly, and it was wonderful! If you omit the cream, you will not get...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2009 by Bobo   view full review
I made this because it sounded s-o-o-o good. It tastes good-----BUT. When it came time to cut...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2009 by jillann   view full review
I made it just like the recipe said and used ghirardelli chocolate. It was a definite hit!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2009 by Andrea   view full review
This recipe is perfect as is! I don't think I used 30 peppermint candies because I wasn't...

 

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