Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark Cups Recipe (Video) (2024)

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What is Ghirardelli peppermint bark made of? ›

SUGAR, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, COCOA BUTTER, WHOLE MILK POWDER, NONFAT DRY MILK, MILK FAT, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, SOY LECITHIN, PALM OIL, NATURAL PEPPERMINT FLAVOR, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, VANILLA EXTRACT, FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICE (COLOR), NATURAL FLAVOR, CORN STARCH, CURCUMIN (COLOR), RICE SYRUP.

Peppermint bark is a chocolate confection. Generally it consists of peppermint candy pieces, such as candy canes, in white chocolate on top of dark chocolate, but peppermint bark can refer to any chocolate with peppermint candy pieces in it. It is especially popular around the Christmas season.

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.

What is peppermint bark made of? It's just three simple ingredients: white chocolate, peppermint oil, and peppermint candies! If you have extra candy canes lying around, crush 'em up and use those instead.

These are great clogged chocolates to have around the holidays or really anytime. Although I particularly like them during Christmas because the minty flavor feels seasonal. The brand is our family favorite. Especially, Peppermint is perfect for holidays.

Peppermint is a hybrid of spearmint and water mint. Its flavor is similar to spearmint, but it packs a more potent punch with spicy notes (hence the pepper in the name). Peppermint contains several chemical compounds that define its flavor and aroma, including menthol, menthone, and eucalyptol.

As long as you temper your chocolate, peppermint bark does not need to be stored in the fridge. But if you make the bark with untempered chocolate (such as chocolate chips) and it is too soft at room temperature, you can store it in the fridge to keep it firmer.

If that price tag sounds scary, we don't blame you. So when we discovered that Costco sells their own peppermint bark at a fraction of the price, we ran to our nearest warehouse. Kirkland-brand peppermint bark comes in 21-ounce containers and costs mere 9.99.

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.

Like cilantro and basil, mint is one of the easiest herbs to grow; however, its roots, which are called “runners,” are incredibly invasive: they quickly grow, sprouting new leaves and new plants as they go. Mint will overtake a flower bed or garden in no time if you're not careful.

Can I use mint extract instead of peppermint extract? ›

Because of the difference in menthol concentration, they are not ideal substitutes for one another despite having similar properties. As a result, spearmint is more commonly used in sweet and savory applications, while peppermint is more often found in sweet desserts, especially around the holidays.

Yellow leaves and musty odor signal over-watering; adjust care immediately. Drooping leaves and dry soil indicate under-watering; rehydrate with care. Consistent watering and temperature are key to preventing peppermint plant stress.

Mint is perennial, meaning it comes back every year. Cut back to ground level in autumn and mulch with well-rotted compost annually, to ensure a fresh crop of healthy leaves com spring.

Like other forms of sheet candy, such as brittle, peppermint bark is generally made by pouring tempered chocolate over the top of crushed hard peppermint. Once the chocolate has cooled, it's then cut up or broken into smaller pieces.

Sugar, Corn Syrup, Titanium Dioxide (for color), FD&C Red 40, Natural Peppermint Oil. Store in a cool dry place. This product is free of top common allergens and manufactured on dedicated equipment.

SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, ACACIA (GUM ARABIC), CORN STARCH, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (COLOR), CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE (SHELLAC), COCONUT OIL, PEPPERMINT OIL, CARNAUBA WAX, WHITE MINERAL OIL, PARAFFIN OIL, BEESWAX, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, RED 40, RED 3, BLUE 1.

No. This product is not vegan as it lists 1 ingredient that derives from animals.