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Peppermint bark recipe Australia with crushed candy cane

Peppermint Bark Recipe Australia

This easy peppermint bark recipe Australia families love is a no-bake Christmas treat made with dark chocolate, white chocolate, and crushed candy canes. Perfect for hot Aussie summers, gifting, and holiday platters, it delivers a clean peppermint snap with minimal ingredients and zero oven time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Candy, Dessert
Cuisine: Australian
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g dark chocolate
  • 200 g white chocolate
  • 0.5 tsp peppermint extract
  • 0.5 cup crushed candy canes or peppermint lollies
  • 1 tsp coconut oil or shortening (optional)

Equipment

  • baking tray or slice pan
  • baking paper
  • heatproof bowls
  • microwave or double boiler
  • spatula

Method
 

  1. Line a baking tray or slice pan with baking paper.
  2. Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl using a double boiler or microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring between each.
  3. Stir the peppermint extract into the melted dark chocolate.
  4. Pour the dark chocolate onto the tray, spread evenly, and chill for 10–15 minutes until just set.
  5. Melt the white chocolate using the same method and allow it to cool slightly.
  6. Pour or dollop the white chocolate over the dark layer. Swirl gently if desired.
  7. Immediately sprinkle crushed candy canes over the top and gently press them in.
  8. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or until fully set.
  9. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 90IUCalcium: 45mgIron: 1.8mg

Notes

For best results, let the dark chocolate set until just firm before adding the white layer so the bark doesn’t separate. Store in the fridge in warm weather. You can swap candy canes for peppermint lollies, add flaky sea salt, or create a swirl effect for a Williams Sonoma-style look.

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