# What you'll need:
→ Chocolate Layers
01 - 7 oz good-quality dark chocolate
02 - 7 oz good-quality white chocolate
→ Peppermint Topping
03 - 8 peppermint candy canes or 4 oz hard peppermint candies, crushed
04 - 1/2 tsp peppermint extract (optional)
→ Garnish
05 - 0.7 oz freeze-dried raspberries, crushed (optional)
06 - 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips (optional)
# Method:
01 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or microwaving in short bursts, stirring until smooth.
03 - Spread the melted dark chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet as a rough rectangle approximately 1/4 inch thick.
04 - Refrigerate for 10 minutes until just set but not fully hardened.
05 - Using the same method, melt the white chocolate; stir in peppermint extract if desired.
06 - Pour and evenly spread melted white chocolate over the chilled dark chocolate layer.
07 - Immediately sprinkle crushed peppermint candies and optional garnishes over the white chocolate, pressing lightly to adhere.
08 - Refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes until fully set.
09 - Break or cut the bark into irregular shards and arrange loosely on a wooden board for sharing.
