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15-Min Peppermint Bark

Melted chocolate layered with crushed peppermint candy and set in minutes. No oven needed—just a microwave and a sheet pan for the ultimate viral dessert.

Total time
15 min
Servings
8
Calories
185
Protein
2g
15-Min Peppermint Bark
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

  2. Step 2

    Microwave dark chocolate 60 seconds, stir until smooth, then pour onto the pan.

  3. Step 3

    Spread chocolate evenly to 1/4-inch thick, then sprinkle half the crushed peppermint on top.

  4. Step 4

    Microwave chocolate chips 45 seconds, stir until melted, then drizzle over peppermint layer.

  5. Step 5

    Sprinkle remaining crushed peppermint across the surface while chocolate is still warm.

  6. Step 6

    Refrigerate 8 minutes until set, then break into shards and serve.

Tools you’ll need

  • sheet pan
  • parchment paper
  • microwave
  • spoon

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