2 Ingredient Peppermint Bark Recipe

The perfect balance of sweet and minty flavors is what makes this 2 ingredient peppermint bark recipe such a big success!

Peppermint bark is a star candy that you can make during the holiday season, but why restrict yourself to just that. Give this 2 ingredient peppermint bark recipe a try, and whip up a batch of this festive candy to treat yourself and your family to when you’re missing the holiday feels.

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Ingredients For the Recipe
How to Make the 2 Ingredient Peppermint Bark
Frequently Asked Questions
Tips to Make the 2 Ingredient Peppermint Bark
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But before you go ahead and jump right into the recipe, here’s a bit on what you need to know about it.

Ingredients For the Recipe

With just 2 simple ingredients to the name, this is one recipe you just can’t go wrong with.

2 pounds white chocolate
½ pound crushed candy canes

Kitchen Tools Needed

How to Make the 2 Ingredient Peppermint Bark

Once you have everything ready, here’s the easy process you need to follow to make the peppermint bark from scratch.

Melt the white chocolate in the way that you prefer. I’ve done it in the microwave or in a double boiler - it's your choice.

add crushed candy to the melted chocolate

Add all but ¼ of the crushed candy canes in the melted chocolate and stir.

spread the mixture onto the baking paper in the mould

Pour the mixture into a baking dish lined with baking paper.

Add the reserved crushed candy canes on top of the chocolate to decorate it while the chocolate is still soft.

Leave it to sit in the fridge for around 10 minutes.

Peppermint Bark decorated with red ribbon and few candy's in the background

Cut or break it in pieces and serve.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Use Any Other Chocolate Instead of White Chocolate?

You definitely can. The combination of white chocolate and crushed peppermint candy is a no-fail, which is why it is highly recommended. However, you can still use any other kind of chocolate if you’re not a fan of the sweet white chocolate has.
Dark chocolate or milk chocolate both work really well too, and if you want to bring some extra fanciness into the picture, you can have a layer of milk or dark chocolate, followed by a layer of white chocolate and then the crushed candy canes.
If you’re not using chocolate bars, you could also make do with chocolate chips instead.

How Do I Melt the Chocolate?

There are two easy ways you could melt the chocolate- the stovetop double boiler method or the microwave method.
To melt it over the stovetop, start by roughly chopping up the chocolate and putting it in a clean bowl. Heat water in a large pot and let it come to a boil. Now hold the bottom of the bowl over the boiling water, constantly stirring the chocolate as it melts. At this point, you need to be careful to avoid getting any water or moisture into the chocolate, as it can cause the chocolate to split. Once the chocolate has almost melted, get the bowl out and let it rest on the countertop for a few seconds before you start to use it.
If you’re melting the chocolate in the microwave, remember to stir it at every 30-second interval to keep the chocolate from burning.

What Other Variations Can I Try?

There are a ton of other flavor and texture variations you can bring into the 2 ingredient peppermint bark recipe.
You could try making a double chocolate layered peppermint back. Start with a milk or dark chocolate base and add a very thin layer of melted white chocolate on it. Using a toothpick, swirl the white chocolate portion to create a marble-like pattern before throwing the crushed candy canes on top.
Don’t want the marbled effect but still want an extra fancy look? You can also throw some colorful sprinkles along with the crushed candy cane.
If you’re making these for kids, you can also add some M&Ms along with the candy canes.

How Do I Store the 2 Ingredient Peppermint Bark?

Your peppermint bark can be stored at room temperature or refrigerated- it all depends on how long you plan to store it. Just remember to use an airtight container in both cases, or just use Ziploc bags if you are looking for a space-saving alternative.

How Long Does the Peppermint Bark Last?

Your 2 ingredient peppermint bark can last for 2 months in the refrigerator, or for 2 weeks when stored at room temperature. Remember that even despite refrigerating the bark, some amount of moisture will get in and condensation will occur, which will eventually cause the chocolate and the candy portion of the bark to start melting and turning watery.

Tips to Make the 2 Ingredient Peppermint Bark

Making the peppermint bark is incredibly easy, but keeping these actionable tips and tricks in mind will help you take things up a notch.

Remember that since chocolate is the star ingredient for this recipe, it is a good idea to use high quality chocolate. Stick to brands like Ghirardelli, Callebaut, Hershey’s and Lindt- they are absolute no-fails that work wonderfully every single time.
To crush the candy cane, you can use a food processor or just put them in a Ziploc bag and crush them roughly using a rolling pin.
Want to enjoy some extra peppermint flavor in your bark? You can add a drop or two of peppermint essence into the chocolate while it is still being melted.
If you are trying your hands at the double layered chocolate peppermint bark, remember to pour the second chocolate layer on top of the first one before the first one has completely solidified. This will help keep the layers from separating when you break the bark.
Remember to allow the bark to refrigerate for atleast a few hours before you break it. 1 hour of freezer time can work too, especially if you want to whip it up in a hurry.

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Recipe

Yield: 2.5 Pounds