Description
White Chocolate Bark is an easy, no-bake dessert that comes together in just minutes. With creamy white chocolate as its base and endless mix-in options like nuts, dried fruits, and crushed peppermint, this treat is both elegant and simple to make. Perfect for holidays, gifts, or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (340 g) white chocolate chips, bar, or wafers – forms the creamy base
- 3/4 cup roasted nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios, or macadamias) – adds crunch and nutty flavor
- 3/4 cup dried fruit (cranberries, cherries, apricots, or raisins) – provides chewy texture and sweetness
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes – adds festive flavor
- 1 tsp sea salt – enhances sweetness and balances flavor
- 2–3 drops vanilla, peppermint, or orange extract – for aroma and depth
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
- Place white chocolate chips or wafers in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth (about 1½ to 2 minutes).
- Stir in roasted nuts, dried fruit, and extracts if desired.
- Pour the mixture onto the prepared pan and spread evenly to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Sprinkle peppermint, nuts, or sea salt on top, gently pressing them into the surface.
- Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes until the bark hardens.
- Break into pieces and store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
- Use high-quality white chocolate (Ghirardelli, Callebaut, Guittard) for best results.
- Avoid overheating the chocolate—melt slowly and stir often.
- Ensure utensils are dry; moisture can cause chocolate to seize.
- Customize toppings by season: peppermint for holidays, coconut for summer.
- White Chocolate Bark keeps for up to 3 weeks in a cool, dry place.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce (28 g)
- Calories: 191
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 26 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 6 mg
Keywords: White Chocolate Bark, no-bake dessert, holiday candy, homemade chocolate bark, peppermint bark, almond bark