Amazing 3-Layer Salted Caramel Peppermint Bark
Create a truly decadent Salted Caramel Peppermint Bark. This recipe balances deep, comforting sweetness with a fresh, minty crunch. It’s the perfect indulgent treat for the holidays, mixing tradition with a bright new flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 1 pound of bark
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake/Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces good quality white chocolate, divided
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, divided
- 1 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother melting)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt 8 ounces of white chocolate with the coconut oil (if using) in a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Spread the melted white chocolate evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle half of the salted caramel sauce over the white chocolate layer.
- Sprinkle half of the crushed peppermint candies over the caramel.
- Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator to set for about 15 minutes, until firm.
- Melt the 8 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate in a separate double boiler or microwave until smooth.
- Spread the melted semi-sweet chocolate over the set white chocolate layer.
- Drizzle the remaining salted caramel sauce over the semi-sweet layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining crushed peppermint candies on top.
- Melt the remaining 4 ounces of white chocolate. Drizzle this over the top layer to create a decorative finish.
- Return the bark to the refrigerator until completely firm, about 30-45 minutes.
- Break the bark into irregular pieces. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor and melt.
- If you prefer a stronger mint flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract to the melted semi-sweet chocolate.
- You can adjust the amount of caramel and peppermint to match your preference for richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: Estimate 150-180
- Sugar: Estimate 15g
- Sodium: Estimate 80mg
- Fat: Estimate 10g
- Saturated Fat: Estimate 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: Estimate 4g
- Trans Fat: Negligible
- Carbohydrates: Estimate 18g
- Fiber: Estimate 1g
- Protein: Estimate 2g
- Cholesterol: Estimate 5mg
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