Holiday Chocolate Bark Shards (Print View)

Festive chocolate bark layered with peppermint, pistachios, cranberries, and coconut, broken into shards.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chocolate Base

01 - 14 oz high-quality dark chocolate (at least 60% cocoa), chopped
02 - 7 oz white chocolate, chopped

→ Toppings

03 - 2 oz crushed peppermint candies
04 - 2 oz roasted, salted pistachios, roughly chopped
05 - 2 oz dried cranberries
06 - 1.4 oz toasted coconut flakes
07 - 2 tbsp festive sprinkles (optional)

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
03 - Pour the melted dark chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly to approximately 0.2 inches thick using a spatula.
04 - Melt the white chocolate in a separate heatproof bowl using the same method.
05 - Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the dark chocolate layer, then use a skewer or knife to swirl for a marbled pattern.
06 - Immediately sprinkle peppermint candies, pistachios, cranberries, coconut flakes, and optional sprinkles evenly over the chocolate surface.
07 - Gently press the toppings into the chocolate ensuring they adhere well.
08 - Refrigerate the bark for at least 40 minutes until fully set.
09 - Break the set bark into irregular shards and arrange for serving or gifting.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
02 -
  • Swap pistachios for almonds or pecans if desired
  • Use gluten-free candies and sprinkles if needed
03 -
  • Press toppings gently to ensure they stick to the chocolate
  • For marbled effects swirl white chocolate with a skewer quickly before toppings
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