Description
This Salted Peppermint Bark recipe transforms the classic holiday treat into a show-stopping dessert with layers of silky chocolate, refreshing peppermint, and a touch of sea salt. It’s festive, elegant, and easier than you think—ready in under an hour!
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 oz light cocoa candy melts (or chocolate chips)
- 1 tsp sea salt flakes (divided)
- 20 oz white almond bark (or white chocolate chips)
- 1 tsp peppermint extract (oil-based preferred)
- 3 oz crushed peppermint (candy canes or peppermint candies)
- ½ tsp sea salt flakes (for topping)
Instructions
- Line a large cookie sheet with parchment or wax paper to prevent sticking and simplify cleanup.
- Melt chocolate in a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Spread melted chocolate evenly onto the prepared sheet and allow to set for 3–4 minutes at room temperature.
- In a clean bowl, melt white chocolate using the same method, then stir in peppermint extract.
- Pour peppermint-infused white chocolate over the semi-set dark layer and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle crushed peppermint and remaining sea salt flakes evenly over the top, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Allow bark to set completely at room temperature for 45 minutes, or refrigerate for 20 minutes to speed up the process.
- Once firm, break into pieces or cut into squares for serving.
Notes
For perfect layers, pour the white chocolate before the base is fully hardened. Use oil-based peppermint extract to prevent seizing and achieve a smooth texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peppermint bark, salted peppermint bark, Christmas candy, holiday dessert, chocolate mint bark, easy holiday recipe