peppermint reindeer bark {super easy recipe} (2024)

FAQs

How do you get peppermint bark to stick together? ›

The trick for chocolate peppermint bark layers that stick together is to add the white chocolate layer before the semisweet layer is completely set.

The first layer is completely hardened by the time you add the next layer. So be sure that the dark chocolate is slightly set but still slightly warm and tacky when you pour it on the next layer. Score the white chocolate layer while it's still firm in the fridge will make easier to cut and less chance of separating.

Also, melted chocolate doesn't mix readily with tiny amounts of liquids. So, don't add peppermint extract or any other liquid to the melted chocolate, as this may cause the chocolate to suddenly harden. (A few drops of peppermint oil, on the other hand, can be added.)

Frequently Asked Questions. How long is peppermint bark good for? Peppermint bark will last at room temperature for 2 weeks or in the refrigerator for 3 weeks.

You'll need parchment paper to make the recipe work properly; don't try to replace it with aluminum foil or plastic wrap. The bark looks attractive either cut or broken into ragged pieces. I pllace in cookie boxes lined with red cellophane.

The main reason that peppermint bark layers can separate is it you try to layer a white chocolate made with palm oil over a dark chocolate that's made with cocoa butter. The palm oil can prevent the two layers from sticking together. Be sure to let the bark chill until it's completely set.

If your dog eats peppermint candy such a candy canes, peppermint bark, or peppermints, it might just cause an upset stomach. But it could also be life-threatening.

Remove the Peppermint Bark from the pan by lifting the edges of the aluminum foil. Peel back the foil and break, or cut, the bark into small irregular pieces. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Water, steam, or overheating can cause it to become lumpy, grainy, and inedible. You will need an oil based peppermint flavoring. The water content in peppermint extract will cause seizing (the lumpy graininess mentioned above).

An important step to remember: Keep the chocolate dry

Chocolate and water don't go together. Even a small splash of water in your melting chocolate will cause it to seize, becoming stiff and grainy instead of smooth and silky. And sadly, there's no way to completely undo the damage.

Is seized chocolate still edible? ›

This chocolate can still be used (as long as it isn't burnt) so don't bin it immediately. If the chocolate has seized because it has been overheated, try stirring in a couple of pieces of solid chocolate (this will not work if the chocolate has seized from moisture).

Like food, mints also have an expiration date. If mints are not stored properly, they will eventually go bad. Mints past their expiration date show signs of discoloration and stop giving off their fresh peppermint aroma. If there are changes to the way mints look and smell, they may be unsafe (and unpleasant) to eat.

Homemade peppermint bark will last for several weeks. You can store it in an airtight container on the counter or in the fridge. If you store it in the fridge, I recommend letting it sit out for awhile before serving it (or else the chocolate gets a little bit hard!).

If you've made your own chocolate bark at home, try to eat it within 3 weeks. If stored in a freezer, Chocolate Bark can last for up to 6 months without its texture or flavor being altered. How do you tell if Chocolate Bark is bad? If your chocolate bark has a grayish or white 'bloom' on the surface, don't worry.

A hot glue gun works best, but tacky glue can also be used. I choose to use the hot glue gun, with silver sparkle glue sticks.

If you use a type of white chocolate made with palm kernel or coconut oil, the dark and white chocolate layers will separate from each other because the oil won't allow it to bond to the dark chocolate layer.

Look to this quick, mess-free tip for crushing peppermint candies. Coarsely crush the peppermint candies in a resealable plastic bag using the smooth side of a meat mallet. Since the candies are so hard, the heftiness of the mallet is the best thing for breaking them up quickly.