Swirled Peppermint Bark

If you’re looking for a quick gift for friends, hostess gift, or treat to take to work or a party, this swirled peppermint bark is always a sure bet.

Swirled Peppermint Bark

Peppermint bark is such a classic holiday treat. I was drawn to this one because it has swirled chocolate and white chocolate as opposed to the traditional layering that you see with most peppermint barks.

Swirled Peppermint Bark

It comes as no surprise that this peppermint bark was a cinch to make and was a hit. I mean how can you go wrong with chocolate and peppermint? You can’t.

Swirled Peppermint Bark

Definitely take the time to use a double boiler for both chocolates. Melted chocolate in the microwave works for most applications, but I wouldn’t risk it with peppermint bark. Especially since white chocolate can be quite high maintenance…

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Swirled Peppermint Bark

If you're looking for a quick gift for friends, hostess gift, or treat to take to work or a party, this swirled peppermint bark is always a sure bet.

Ingredients:

1.5 lb white chocolate
1.5 lb semi-sweet chocolate
8 candy cane, crushed

Directions:

Set up two double boilers (a simmering pot of water with a glass bowl sitting over top, not touching the water.

Let the chocolate melt mostly on it's own, stirring every once in a while with a rubber spatula. When it's mostly melted, remove it from the heat, being careful to make sure water doesn't get into the chocolate.

Stir until completely smooth and then spoon each chocolate in random blobs on a wax paper-lined 11x17, filling most of the surface.

Using the end of a small knife held vertically, swirl the chocolate until you're happy with the presentation.

Pick up the pan a few inches off the counter and let it fall back, to evenly distribute the chocolate and get rid of any air bubbles.

Scatter the candy cane pieces over the top.

Let sit at room temperature until completely hardened. Break the bark into pieces.

Store at room temperature in a covered container.

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    Debbi Does Dinner Healthy — July 12, 2010 at 12:15 pm

    I made one of these once and it was grainy because I screwed up on the butter or something, your looks perfect! Must give it a try, thanks!

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    newlywed — July 12, 2010 at 12:25 pm

    That looks SO good. French Silk pie is one of my favorites too, but I have never tried making it.

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    Evan B — July 12, 2010 at 2:21 pm

    French Silk Pie is one of my favorites.. and it’s also one of my favorite blizzard’s at Dairy Queen! I’m going to have to give this a try..

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    Memória — July 12, 2010 at 6:52 pm

    I think I’ve had only one French Silk Pie in my lifetime. I must change that statistic haha. Your photos look fantastic.

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    Becky — July 12, 2010 at 10:33 pm

    Wow, that looks delicious! I’ve never made it before either, but I’ll have to give it a shot! And I feel your pain about the “big” sister thing…my little bro calls me shorty which took some getting used to : )

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    Julie — July 13, 2010 at 12:00 am

    What a wonderful pie! It’s strange how I have no problem with the raw eggs in this pie, but they gross me out in spaghetti carbonara 🙂

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    brettb734 — July 13, 2010 at 12:19 pm

    I too love french silk pie, but have never made one. You did such a good job and made it sound simple, I will have to try making one.

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    Fun and Fearless in Beantown — July 13, 2010 at 2:03 pm

    This looks divine! I’m not much of a baker, which is why I love heading over to your site for inspiration!

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    We Are Not Martha — July 14, 2010 at 12:55 pm

    Awww that’s so nice you baked it together 🙂 It looks amazing and so, so beautiful!

    Sues

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    the twins — July 14, 2010 at 6:05 pm

    that looks so delicious!

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    toccara — November 5, 2010 at 3:02 am

    Ive tried this pie and it was perfect. I didn’t make the crust because I needed it in a hurry so I just baked off a pie shell instead. It was breath taking. I so love this recipe.

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    toccara — November 5, 2010 at 3:04 am

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