Save A festive and eye-catching chocolate bark, loaded with colorful toppings and broken into elegant shards—perfect for gifting or as a centerpiece for your holiday dessert table.
This holiday bark has become a tradition in our family gatherings — its vibrant colors and textures always impress guests and kids alike love helping to break the shards.
Ingredients
- High-quality dark chocolate: 400 g, chopped, at least 60% cocoa
- White chocolate: 200 g, chopped
- Crushed peppermint candies: 60 g
- Roasted salted pistachios: 60 g, roughly chopped
- Dried cranberries: 60 g
- Toasted coconut flakes: 40 g
- Festive sprinkles (optional): 2 tbsp
Instructions
- Prepare baking sheet:
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt dark chocolate:
- Heat the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or microwave in increments, stirring until smooth.
- Spread dark chocolate:
- Pour melted dark chocolate onto the sheet and spread evenly about 0.5 cm thick using a spatula.
- Melt white chocolate:
- Melt white chocolate separately using the same method.
- Drizzle and swirl:
- Drizzle the white chocolate over the dark chocolate and swirl with a skewer or knife for a marbled effect.
- Add toppings:
- Sprinkle peppermint candies, pistachios, cranberries, coconut flakes, and sprinkles evenly over the chocolate.
- Press toppings:
- Gently press toppings into the chocolate to adhere.
- Refrigerate:
- Chill for at least 40 minutes or until fully set.
- Break and serve:
- Break bark into shards and arrange for serving or packaging.
Save Every holiday, breaking the bark with family brings moments of laughter and joy as everyone picks their favorite shard and topping combination.
Storage Tips
Store the bark in an airtight container in a cool place for up to 2 weeks to keep it fresh and crunchy.
Allergen Info
This recipe contains milk from chocolate, tree nuts from pistachios, and coconut. May contain soy. Always check toppings for gluten and nut contamination.
Variations
Try adding orange zest or a pinch of flaky sea salt for extra flavor or substitute toppings as preferred for creativity.
Save This chocolate bark is both delicious and visually stunning, perfect for sharing the holiday spirit with friends and family.
Recipe FAQ
- → How do I create the marbled chocolate effect?
Melt dark and white chocolates separately. Pour the dark chocolate first and spread evenly, then drizzle white chocolate on top and swirl gently using a skewer or knife for a marbled appearance.
- → Can I substitute pistachios with other nuts?
Yes, almonds or pecans can be used as a tasty alternative to pistachios while maintaining a crunchy texture.
- → What is the best way to ensure toppings stick to the bark?
Sprinkle toppings immediately after spreading chocolate, then gently press them into the surface before chilling to set firmly.
- → How long should the bark chill before breaking into shards?
Refrigerate the chocolate bark for at least 40 minutes or until fully set to ensure clean breaks into shards.
- → Are there gluten-free options for the sprinkles and candies?
Yes, using certified gluten-free sprinkles and candies helps keep the bark gluten-free and suitable for sensitive diets.
- → How should this chocolate bark be stored?
Store in an airtight container in a cool place to keep freshness, ideally consuming within two weeks.