Chocolate bark featuring dark and white chocolate layers with vibrant peppermint, nuts, and dried fruits toppings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chocolate Base
01 - 14 oz high-quality dark chocolate (at least 60% cocoa), chopped
02 - 7 oz white chocolate, chopped
→ Toppings
03 - 2.1 oz crushed peppermint candies
04 - 2.1 oz roasted, salted pistachios, roughly chopped
05 - 2.1 oz dried cranberries
06 - 1.4 oz toasted coconut flakes
07 - 2 tbsp festive sprinkles (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in the microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
03 - Pour the melted dark chocolate onto the baking sheet and spread evenly to a thickness of about 0.2 inches using a spatula.
04 - Melt the white chocolate in a separate heatproof bowl using the same method until smooth.
05 - Drizzle melted white chocolate over the dark chocolate layer and swirl with a skewer or knife to achieve a marbled appearance.
06 - Evenly sprinkle peppermint candies, pistachios, dried cranberries, coconut flakes, and optional sprinkles over the chocolate surface.
07 - Press toppings gently into the chocolate so they adhere well.
08 - Refrigerate the chocolate for at least 40 minutes or until completely firm.
09 - Break the set chocolate bark into irregular shards and arrange them on a platter for serving or gifting.
