Shortcut Peppermint Bark Recipes

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PEPPERMINT BARK



Peppermint Bark image

Milk chocolate and white chocolate make this a sweet treat for anyone. Great for the holidays and care packages.

Provided by grhmcrkr613

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes     White Chocolate

Time 1h40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

30 crushed peppermint hard candies, divided
1 ½ pounds milk chocolate candy, coarsely chopped
1 ½ pounds white chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon oil-based peppermint flavoring, or to taste

Steps:

  • Spread 1/3 of the peppermint candy over a 9x13-inch baking pan lined with wax paper.
  • Melt the milk chocolate in the top of a double boiler over just-barely simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, just until melted. Pour the melted chocolate over peppermint candy in the prepared pan. Sprinkle another 1/3 of the candy on top of the milk chocolate. Refrigerate until the chocolate hardens, about 30 minutes.
  • Melt the white chocolate in the top of a double boiler over just-barely simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching. Stir in the oil-based peppermint flavoring. Pour the white chocolate over the milk chocolate, then spread the remaining 1/3 peppermint candy on top.
  • Refrigerate until the white chocolate hardens, about 30 minutes. Cut or break into pieces to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 12.9 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 45.3 mg, Sugar 37.2 g

SHORTCUT PEPPERMINT LAYER CAKE



Shortcut Peppermint Layer Cake image

When I first made this cake it was snowing outside, the entire family was home, and we enjoyed it all together. A perfectly pretty holiday cake for a perfect holiday moment! Be sure to measure the the peppermint extract carefully-it's strong, and a little bit goes a very long way. -Mindie Hilton, Susanville, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
2 tablespoons baking cocoa, divided
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract, divided
1 teaspoon red food coloring, optional, divided
2 cans (14 ounces each) whipped vanilla frosting, divided
1/4 cup peppermint crunch baking chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of three greased 8-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper., Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions. Remove 1-1/3 cups batter to a small bowl; stir in 1 tablespoon cocoa, 1/4 teaspoon extract and if desired, 1/2 teaspoon food coloring until blended. , Transfer plain batter to prepared pans. Top with red batter. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 15-18 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., Mix 1 cup frosting with remaining 1 tablespoon cocoa, 1/8 teaspoon extract and if desired, 1/2 teaspoon food coloring. Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 1 cup plain frosting. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost sides of cake with remaining plain frosting. Spread red frosting over top of cake. Gently press baking chips into frosting on top of cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506 calories, Fat 23g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 76g carbohydrate (57g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

LAYERED PEPPERMINT BARK



Layered Peppermint Bark image

I never liked peppermint bark until I tried this recipe. The soft ganache center contrasts perfectly with the crunchy peppermints.

Provided by carol

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes     White Chocolate

Time 1h25m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 5

20 ounces white chocolate, coarsely chopped, divided
30 peppermint candies, crushed, divided
10 ounces dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
6 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon peppermint extract

Steps:

  • Line a 9x12 inch baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
  • Melt half of the white chocolate in the top of a double boiler over just barely simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching. Spread the white chocolate into the prepared pan. Sprinkle 1/4 of the crushed peppermints evenly over white chocolate. Chill until firm, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt the dark chocolate, heavy cream, and peppermint extract together in the top of a double boiler over just barely simmering water, stirring frequently, until just melted. Quickly pour the chocolate layer over the chilled white chocolate layer; spread evenly. Chill until firm, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt the remaining white chocolate in the top of a double boiler over just barely simmering water, stirring frequently, until just melted. Spread quickly over the chilled bark. Sprinkle with the remaining peppermint pieces; chill until firm, about 20 minutes. Cut or break into small pieces to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 7.9 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 22.7 mg, Sugar 22.9 g

PEPPERMINT BARK RECIPE BY TASTY



Peppermint Bark Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: mini candy canes, chocolate chips, peppermint extract, white chocolate chip

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Desserts

Yield 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

25 mini candy canes
4 cups chocolate chips
½ teaspoon peppermint extract
3 cups white chocolate chip

Steps:

  • Place the mini candy canes in a zip top bag and use a rolling pin to crush them into small chunks. Transfer to a medium bowl.
  • In a separate medium bowl, stir the peppermint extract into the melted chocolate chips. Pour onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and spread evenly with a spatula. Freeze for 5 minutes.
  • Take the pan out of the freezer and pour the melted white chocolate over the chocolate, spreading evenly with a spatula.
  • Sprinkle the crushed mini candy canes over the white chocolate.
  • Freeze for at least 1 hour.
  • Remove the bark from the freezer and break into pieces.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531 calories, Carbohydrate 74 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 57 grams

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