Christmas Chocolate Bark
This festive Christmas Chocolate Bark is an easy no-bake holiday treat that combines rich dark and white chocolate with festive toppings for a beautiful homemade gift or dessert. Ready in just over 2 hours with only 15 minutes of active preparation time!
Equipment
- Large baking sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone mat
- Microwave-safe bowls or double boiler
- Spatula for spreading
- Sharp knife for breaking the bark
- Food thermometer (optional but helpful)
Ingredients
- 16 oz high-quality dark chocolate chopped
- 8 oz white chocolate chopped
- 6 candy canes crushed
- 1/2 cup pistachios chopped
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and chop your chocolate into uniform pieces.
- Melt Chocolate: Heat dark chocolate in 30-second microwave intervals or over a double boiler until smooth and glossy.
- Create Layer: Pour and spread melted chocolate onto prepared sheet into a 1/4-inch thick rectangle.
- Add White Chocolate: Melt and drizzle white chocolate over dark base, then create swirls with a skewer.
- Top and Decorate: Quickly sprinkle crushed candy canes, pistachios, cranberries, and sea salt over the wet chocolate.
- Set and Break: Allow bark to set for 2 hours or chill for 30 minutes, then break into irregular pieces.