Creamy Peppermint White Chocolate Bark Easy Festive Treat Recipe
A quick and easy festive treat featuring creamy white chocolate infused with peppermint and crushed candy canes, perfect for holiday gifting and snacking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional: white nonpareils or festive sprinkles
- Optional: chopped almonds or pistachios
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Place peppermint candies or candy canes in a zip-top bag and crush into small uneven pieces. Set aside 1/4 cup for topping.
- Melt white chocolate chips with heavy cream in 20-second bursts in the microwave, stirring between each, or use a double boiler over simmering water until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt until well combined.
- Gently fold in most of the crushed peppermint candies, reserving some for topping.
- Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Sprinkle the remaining crushed peppermint candies and optional sprinkles on top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour until firm.
- Break into irregular bite-sized pieces and store in an airtight container in a cool place or refrigerator.
Notes
Use low and slow melting to avoid burning white chocolate. Add heavy cream to achieve creamy texture. Crush candy canes unevenly for texture. Store in airtight container away from heat and moisture. For dairy-free version, substitute coconut cream and vegan white chocolate. Peppermint extract can be adjusted to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce (28 grams)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 6.5
- Carbohydrates: 17
- Protein: 1.5
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