LOADED PEPPERMINT BARK

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Make this iconic holiday treat with triple the peppermint power: peppermint extract, mini peppermint patties and candy canes!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield about 1 1/4 pounds bark

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound bittersweet chocolate, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
4 ounces white chocolate, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup mini peppermint patties, roughly chopped
1/2 cup crushed candy canes (about 3) or hard round peppermint candies

Steps:

  • Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil, shiny-side up; smooth out any wrinkles.
  • Heat 1 inch of water in a saucepan over low heat until steaming. Put half of the bittersweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Set the bowl over the saucepan of steaming water (do not let the bowl touch the water) and heat, stirring, until most of the chocolate is melted. Remove the bowl from the saucepan; keep the steaming water over low heat. Gradually stir in the remaining bittersweet chocolate a few pieces at a time, until all of the chocolate is melted. Return the bowl to the saucepan if needed, 5 to 10 seconds at a time, to help melt the chocolate. Do not rush this step: It may take up to 10 minutes to melt the chocolate.
  • Wipe off any moisture from the bottom of the bowl. Stir 3/4 teaspoon of the peppermint extract into the chocolate, then quickly pour into the prepared baking dish and spread in an even layer. Firmly tap the bottom of the dish against the counter to remove any air bubbles. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, put all of the white chocolate in a large heatproof bowl and repeat the melting process over the steaming water; dry off the bottom of the bowl. Stir in the remaining 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract.
  • Dollop tablespoons of the white chocolate mixture over the bittersweet chocolate. Drag a toothpick in loops and swirls through the white and dark chocolate to create a marbling effect. Sprinkle immediately with the chopped peppermint patties and crushed candy canes, gently pressing them into the chocolate. Set aside at room temperature until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Lift the bark out of the dish using the foil and break it into pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Advay Markande
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I love this peppermint bark! It is so festive and delicious. I love the way the peppermint flavor pairs with the chocolate.


faqeer faqeer
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This peppermint bark is amazing! It is so easy to make and it is so delicious. I love the way the chocolate and peppermint flavors melt together in my mouth.


Mangal Manandhar
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I made this peppermint bark for my family and they loved it! It is so easy to make and it is so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Khuliso Mawela
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This peppermint bark is so good! It is the perfect holiday treat. I love the way the chocolate and peppermint flavors complement each other.


Lillian Cerda
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I love this peppermint bark! It is so festive and delicious. I love the way the peppermint flavor pairs with the chocolate.


Veronica Ramirez
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This peppermint bark is amazing! It is so easy to make and it is so delicious. I love the way the chocolate and peppermint flavors melt together in my mouth.


Age of Civilisations 2 MASTER
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I made this peppermint bark for my friends and they loved it! It is so easy to make and it is so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Sojib Hosen
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This peppermint bark is so good! It is the perfect holiday treat. I love the way the chocolate and peppermint flavors complement each other.


Mara Daria
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I love this peppermint bark! It is so festive and delicious. I love the way the peppermint flavor pairs with the chocolate.


Imdad Soomro
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This peppermint bark is amazing! It is so easy to make and it is so delicious. I love the way the chocolate and peppermint flavors melt together in my mouth.


Genesis Cardenas
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I made this peppermint bark for my family and they loved it! It is so easy to make and it is so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Joy Torsabo
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This peppermint bark is so good! It is the perfect combination of sweet and minty. I love the way the chocolate and peppermint flavors complement each other.


Bishnu Gharti
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I love this peppermint bark! It is so rich and decadent. I can't believe how easy it is to make. I will definitely be making this again for my holiday parties.


Babatunde Olasunkade
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I made this peppermint bark for a Christmas party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It is so easy to make and it is so festive.


Payton Fox
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This is the best peppermint bark I have ever had! It is so easy to make and it is so delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.