Description
Delectable chocolate mint delight bark combines rich chocolate with refreshing peppermint for an irresistible treat. Crisp layers and cool mint create a perfect balance that satisfies sweet cravings with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (454 g) dark chocolate chips (60% cocoa)
- 16 oz (454 g) white chocolate chips
- 4 tsp (20 mL) coconut oil, divided
- ½ cup (50 g) crushed candy canes
- Flake sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a 13 by 9-inch baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage for easy removal.
- Dark Chocolate Base: Melt dark chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl at 50% power, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- First Layer Setting: Pour melted dark chocolate onto the prepared sheet, spreading evenly with a spatula to create a thin, uniform layer. Refrigerate for 15 minutes until completely solidified.
- White Chocolate Overlay: Melt white chocolate chips with remaining coconut oil, heating cautiously and stirring at short intervals until achieving a liquid consistency.
- Layering and Decoration: Drizzle molten white chocolate over the chilled dark chocolate base, maintaining an even distribution. Immediately sprinkle crushed peppermint candy canes and flaky sea salt across the surface for added texture and flavor complexity.
- Final Setting: Refrigerate the bark for approximately one hour until completely firm and set.
- Serving: Remove from parchment paper and break into irregular, artisanal pieces, creating a visually stunning and delectable chocolate mint confection.
Notes
- Prevent Chocolate Seizing: Microwave chocolate at reduced power and stir frequently to maintain smooth texture and avoid burning.
- Chill Between Layers: Allow first chocolate layer to set completely in refrigerator to create distinct, clean layer separation and prevent color bleeding.
- Crush Candy Uniformly: Break peppermint candy canes into consistent, small pieces for even distribution and balanced flavor throughout the bark.
- Salt Enhances Flavor: Use flaky sea salt sparingly to elevate chocolate’s richness and create a sophisticated sweet-savory contrast.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 17
- Calories: 212
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 22 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg