Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark

This rich and indulgent dark chocolate peppermint bark recipe is a festive treat that’s perfect for the holiday season. The dark chocolate layer, made with rich cacao butter, unsweetened cacao powder and pure maple syrup, provides a decadent base. The white chocolate layer, infused with milk powder, powdered sugar and peppermint extract, adds a delightful contrast. Topped with crunchy crushed peppermint candy, this bark offers a symphony of flavors and textures in every bite. It’s a simple yet elegant dessert that’s sure to impress your guests.

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Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark

Prep Time 25 minutes

Freeze 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes

Servings 15

Calories 71 kcal

Author Navitas Organics

Ingredients

Dark Chocolate Layer

• 3/4 cup Navitas Organics Cacao Butter Wafers
• 1/2 cup Navitas Organics Cacao Powder
• 3/4 tsp. vanilla extract
• 4 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
• Pinch of salt

White Chocolate Layer

• 1/2 cup Navitas Organics Cacao Butter Wafers
• 1/2 cup milk powder
• 4 Tbsp. powdered sugar
• 1/4 tsp. peppermint extract
• 4 Tbsp. crushed peppermint candy
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Prepare sheet pan with parchment paper.
2. To create dark chocolate layer, melt cacao butter wafers in medium saucepan on low heat until completely melted. Remove from heat, then whisk in cacao powder, salt, vanilla extract and maple syrup until smooth.
3. Pour chocolate mixture over prepared sheet pan and spread out evenly.
4. To create white chocolate layer, melt cacao butter wafers in another saucepan and whisk in milk powder, powdered sugar, peppermint extract and salt. Mix until smooth.
5. Gently pour white chocolate over dark chocolate layer, spreading out evenly.
6. Sprinkle crushed peppermint candy over melted chocolate.
7. Freeze 1 hour or until bark is hard.
8. Break into smaller pieces before serving.

Recipe Notes

• Nutrition facts are calculated without the addition of Navitas Organics Cacao Butter Wafers.
• Grab these ingredients and more from Navitas Organics at Vitacost.

 

Nutrition Facts

Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 71 Calories from Fat 18

% Daily Value*

Fat 2g3%

Saturated Fat 1g5%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.04g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g

Cholesterol 4mg1%

Sodium 17mg1%

Potassium 110mg3%

Carbohydrates 14g5%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 11g12%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 40IU1%

Vitamin C 0.4mg0%

Calcium 47mg5%

Iron 0.4mg2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.