A festive chocolate bark layered with peppermint, pistachios, cranberries, and toasted coconut 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:
01 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Gently melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water or in the 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 thickness using a spatula.
04 - Melt the white chocolate separately using the same method for the dark chocolate.
05 - Drizzle melted white chocolate over the dark chocolate layer and swirl gently with a skewer or knife to form a marbled pattern.
06 - Evenly sprinkle crushed peppermint candies, pistachios, dried cranberries, toasted coconut flakes, and optional sprinkles over the chocolate surface.
07 - Press the toppings lightly to ensure they adhere firmly to the chocolate.
08 - Refrigerate for at least 40 minutes, or until the chocolate is fully set.
09 - Once set, break the chocolate bark into irregular shards and arrange for serving or packaging.
