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Salted Peppermint Bark

Salted peppermint bark layers semisweet chocolate with smooth white chocolate, crushed candy canes, and flaky sea salt. The simple microwave method makes crisp, easy-to-break pieces with a sweet-and-salty finish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
chilling and cooling 54 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 9 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 176
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chocolate base
  • 12 oz semisweet chocolate finely chopped
For the white chocolate layer
  • 12 oz white chocolate finely chopped
For the topping
  • 0.5 cup candy canes crushed; about 4 standard candy canes
  • 0.5 tsp flaky sea salt

Equipment

  • 1 9x13-inch baking pan
  • 1 microwave

Method
 

Prepare the chocolate base
  1. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides.
  2. Microwave the semisweet chocolate in a dry microwave-safe bowl at 50% power in 30-second bursts, stirring after each, for 1 1/2-3 minutes, then use 15-second bursts until smooth.
  3. Spread the melted chocolate evenly in the prepared pan.
  4. Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes, until firm.
  5. Lightly scratch the surface with a fork to help the layers adhere.
Prepare the white chocolate layer
  1. Microwave the white chocolate in a clean, dry microwave-safe bowl at 50% power in 20-second bursts, stirring after each, for 1-2 minutes, then use 10-second bursts until smooth.
  2. Let it cool for 3-5 minutes, until warm but not hot.
  3. Spread the white chocolate evenly over the base.
Finish the bark
  1. Immediately sprinkle the crushed candy canes and flaky sea salt evenly over the white chocolate, pressing gently so they adhere.
  2. Refrigerate for 30-45 minutes, until completely firm.
  3. Lift the bark out using the parchment.
  4. Break it into pieces.

Notes

For smooth layers, let the white chocolate cool for 3-5 minutes until warm but not hot before spreading. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 14 days; it can be frozen for up to 2 months. For a dairy-free option, use dairy-free semisweet and white chocolate and check that the candy canes are dairy-free.