Holiday Bark Shard Display (Printable)

Festive chocolate bark topped with peppermint, pistachios, cranberries, and coconut, chilled and 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 - 2.1 oz crushed peppermint candies
04 - 2.1 oz roasted, salted pistachios, roughly chopped
05 - 2.1 oz dried cranberries
06 - 1.4 oz toasted coconut flakes
07 - 2 tbsp festive sprinkles (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water (double boiler) or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
03 - Pour the melted dark chocolate onto the lined baking sheet and spread evenly to approximately 0.2 inches thickness 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 swirl with a skewer or knife to create a marbled pattern.
06 - Evenly sprinkle crushed peppermint candies, pistachios, dried cranberries, toasted coconut flakes, and optional sprinkles over the chocolate surface.
07 - Gently press the toppings into the chocolate to ensure adhesion.
08 - Refrigerate the assembly for at least 40 minutes until fully set.
09 - Break the chilled bark into irregular shards and arrange on a platter for presentation or packaging.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Colorful and vibrant toppings
  • Easy to make and perfect for holiday gifting
02 -
  • Swap pistachios for almonds or pecans if desired.
  • Use gluten-free candies and sprinkles if needed.
03 -
  • Press the toppings gently to ensure they adhere but don’t embed them too deeply.
  • Use a sharp knife to create clean shards or break pieces naturally for rustic presentation.
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