St. Patricks Mint Chocolate Bark (Printable)
A festive mint chocolate bark with swirled chocolates and green candy toppings, ideal for St. Patricks celebrations.
# What You Need:
→ Chocolate Base
01 - 10.5 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped or chips
02 - 7 oz white chocolate, chopped or chips
→ Flavoring
03 - 1 tsp peppermint extract, divided
→ Toppings
04 - 1/4 cup green M&Ms or mint candies, chopped
05 - 2 tbsp green sprinkles
06 - 1 tbsp mini chocolate chips
# Directions:
01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking.
02 - Melt the semisweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water or microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring each time until smooth. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract.
03 - Pour the melted semisweet chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet and spread into a rectangle approximately 9x12 inches.
04 - Melt the white chocolate using the same method. Stir in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract.
05 - Drop spoonfuls of the melted white chocolate over the semisweet base. Use a skewer or knife to swirl the two chocolates together for a marbled effect.
06 - Immediately sprinkle the green M&Ms or mint candies, green sprinkles, and mini chocolate chips evenly across the surface. Gently press the toppings into the chocolate.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until fully set. Break or cut into pieces before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It comes together in under 30 minutes but looks like you spent all day on it
- The mint chocolate combination is instantly nostalgic and crowd pleasing
02 -
- Chocolate seizes if even a drop of water gets into it while melting. Keep your equipment completely dry.
- Work quickly once you start pouring. The chocolate sets faster than you expect, especially on a cold surface.
03 -
- Room temperature chocolate melts more evenly than cold chocolate straight from the pantry
- If your chocolate starts to seize while melting, whisk in a tiny bit of vegetable oil to save it