Matcha Peppermint Bark (Print Version)

Marbled white chocolate layers infused with matcha and peppermint, topped with crushed candies.

# What You Need:

→ Chocolate

01 - 10.5 oz high-quality white chocolate, chopped

→ Flavorings

02 - 2 tsp culinary-grade matcha powder
03 - 1/2 tsp peppermint extract

→ Toppings

04 - 1.5 oz crushed peppermint candies or candy canes

# Directions:

01 - Line an 8x8 inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Melt the white chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of gently simmering water, stirring until smooth.
03 - Remove half of the melted white chocolate to a separate bowl.
04 - In one bowl, stir in the matcha powder until fully incorporated and vibrant green.
05 - In the other bowl, mix in the peppermint extract.
06 - Pour the peppermint white chocolate onto the prepared sheet and spread evenly with a spatula to about 1/4 inch thick.
07 - Drizzle the matcha chocolate over the peppermint layer in lines or dollops, then swirl gently with a toothpick to create a marbled effect.
08 - Immediately sprinkle the crushed peppermint candies over the top.
09 - Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, or until completely set.
10 - Break or cut into pieces and store in an airtight container at cool room temperature or in the fridge.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • The marble pattern makes everyone think you spent hours on technique when it's actually just lazy artistic swirling
  • White chocolate becomes sophisticated instead of cloyingly sweet once earthy matcha enters the chat
  • Peppermint creates this weird cooling sensation against warm melted chocolate that feels like winter in your mouth
02 -
  • White chocolate scorches instantly if water touches it so absolutely no steam sneaks into your melting bowl
  • The swirl looks messy but that's the point so abandon your perfectionist tendencies here
  • If the matcha layer looks too vibrant don't worry it mellows once set and makes the marble pattern pop
03 -
  • Toast any nuts before sprinkling because raw nuts taste weirdly out of place against sweet white chocolate
  • The matcha settles slightly in the melted chocolate so give it a quick stir right before pouring
  • If your marble looks too perfect drag the toothpick through one more time and call it rustic elegance

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