Mint Chocolate Bark Swirl (Printable)

Rich dark chocolate fused with peppermint and white chocolate swirl for a refreshing sweet treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chocolate Base

01 - 12 oz dark chocolate (60–70% cacao), chopped or chips
02 - 5 oz white chocolate, chopped or chips

→ Flavoring

03 - 1/2 tsp peppermint extract

→ Topping

04 - 2 tbsp crushed peppermint candies or candy canes

# How to Make It:

01 - Line a 9x13 inch baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water, stirring frequently until smooth and glossy.
03 - Stir the peppermint extract into the melted dark chocolate until fully incorporated.
04 - Pour the dark chocolate mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly to about 1/4 inch thickness.
05 - Melt the white chocolate using the same method, taking care not to overheat or scorch.
06 - Drop spoonfuls of white chocolate randomly over the dark base, then drag a skewer or toothpick through both chocolates to create a marbled pattern.
07 - Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies evenly across the surface while chocolate is still melted.
08 - Refrigerate for 45 minutes until completely firm and set throughout.
09 - Break the bark into irregular pieces and store in an airtight container at cool room temperature or refrigerated.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The marbled swirl looks like you spent hours on it but takes literally minutes
  • That cool mint cutting through rich dark chocolate is the kind of simple pleasure that makes people close their eyes when they bite in
02 -
  • Even a tiny drop of water in your melting chocolate can seize it into a grainy mess, so keep all your equipment completely dry
  • The swirl technique works best when both chocolates are similar temperatures so melt them one after another
03 -
  • Let the dark chocolate set for about 2 minutes before adding the white chocolate swirls, this creates cleaner definition between the two
  • Crush your peppermint candies inside a sealed bag to contain the sticky pieces and save yourself from finding candy dust everywhere

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