Matcha Peppermint White Chocolate Bark (Printable view)

Marbled white chocolate combines matcha and peppermint flavors, topped with crushed candies for a festive holiday treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chocolate Base

01 - 10.5 oz high-quality white chocolate, chopped

→ Flavorings

02 - 2 tsp culinary-grade matcha powder
03 - 0.5 tsp peppermint extract

→ Toppings

04 - 1.5 oz crushed peppermint candies or candy canes

# Steps:

01 - Line an 8x8 inch baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
02 - Set a heatproof bowl over a pan of gently simmering water to create a double boiler. Add the chopped white chocolate and stir continuously until completely smooth and melted.
03 - Remove approximately half of the melted white chocolate to a separate clean bowl, creating two equal portions for flavoring.
04 - Whisk the matcha powder into one bowl of melted chocolate until fully incorporated and vibrantly green, ensuring no lumps remain.
05 - Stir the peppermint extract into the remaining bowl of white chocolate until evenly distributed throughout.
06 - Pour the peppermint-infused white chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly with a spatula to approximately 0.25 inch thickness.
07 - Drizzle the matcha chocolate over the peppermint layer in diagonal lines or dollops, then gently swirl with a toothpick or skewer to create a decorative marbled pattern.
08 - Immediately sprinkle the crushed peppermint candies evenly over the surface while the chocolate remains soft for proper adhesion.
09 - Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until the bark is completely firm and set to the touch.
10 - Break or cut into 16 pieces and store in an airtight container at cool room temperature or in the refrigerator.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The marble pattern makes every piece look like an edible work of art
  • Matcha cuts through the sweetness creating a sophisticated balanced flavor
  • Ready in under 30 minutes but tastes like you spent hours
02 -
  • White chocolate seizes easily so never let even a drop of water touch it while melting
  • The matcha layer will be slightly thicker than the peppermint one which is exactly what you want
  • Work quickly once the chocolate is divided since it starts setting up faster than you would expect
03 -
  • Let the chocolates cool slightly but remain pourable after dividing them for easier swirling
  • Room temperature ingredients work better than cold ones for getting that clean marble effect

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