Looking for a festive treat to impress your friends and family? Ghirardelli holiday bark is the perfect solution! Not only does it look amazing, but it's also incredibly easy to make. In this recipe, we'll show you how to create peppermint bark in four different ways.
Before you start, gather all the ingredients you'll need:
- Ghirardelli chocolate chips or chopped Ghirardelli chocolate (at least 2 cups)
- Ghirardelli candy canes (crushed into small pieces)
- Peppermint extract (1 teaspoon)
- Heavy cream (1/4 cup)
- Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
- Optional toppings: red and green sprinkles, chopped nuts, coconut flakes
Now let's get started!
Peppermint Bark 1 - White Chocolate Peppermint Bark
Ingredients:
- 2 cups Ghirardelli white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Crushed ghirardelli candy canes
Instructions:
1. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
2. In a double boiler, melt the white chocolate chips and heavy cream together, stirring constantly until smooth. You may need to remove the pan from heat occasionally to prevent burning.
3. Once the chocolate has melted, stir in the peppermint extract.
4. Pour the chocolate mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out evenly.
5. Sprinkle the crushed candy canes over the chocolate, making sure they are evenly distributed.
6. Refrigerate the bark for at least 2 hours or until it has hardened.
Peppermint Bark 2 - Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark
Ingredients:
- 2 cups Ghirardelli dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Crushed ghirardelli candy canes
Instructions:
1. Follow the same steps as Peppermint Bark 1, but using dark chocolate chips instead of white.
2. Refrigerate the bark for at least 2 hours or until it has hardened.
Peppermint Bark 3 - White Chocolate and Candy Cane Bark
Ingredients:
- 2 cups Ghirardelli white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Crushed ghirardelli candy canes
- Red and green sprinkles (optional)
Instructions:
1. Follow the same steps as Peppermint Bark 1, but instead of pouring the chocolate mixture onto a baking sheet, pour it onto a large sheet of parchment paper that has been flattened into a rectangle.
2. While the chocolate is still warm, sprinkle crushed candy canes across one half of the chocolate.
3. Use an offset spatula to carefully spread the other half of the chocolate over the top of the candy canes.
4. Decorate with red and green sprinkles if desired.
5. Refrigerate the bark for at least 2 hours or until it has hardened.
Peppermint Bark 4 - Dark Chocolate and Candy Cane Bark
Ingredients:
- 2 cups Ghirardelli dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Crushed ghirardelli candy canes
Instructions:
1. Follow the same steps as Peppermint Bark 2, but instead of pouring the chocolate mixture onto a baking sheet, pour it onto a large sheet of parchment paper that has been flattened into a rectangle.
2. While the chocolate is still warm, sprinkle crushed candy canes across one half of the chocolate.
3. Use an offset spatula to carefully spread the other half of the chocolate over the top of the candy canes.
4. Refrigerate the bark for at least 2 hours or until it has hardened.
Enjoy your Ghirardelli holiday bark in all four flavors! These treats make the perfect gift or party favor, and they're sure to impress everyone who tries them. Happy baking!