Molded Peppermint Bark Presents

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The holiday season is a time of joy, warmth, and delicious treats. One such delightful treat that perfectly captures the essence of the season is peppermint bark. It's a sweet and minty confection using peppermint crunch and white candy melts. It's easy to make at home and even more charming when molded into adorable present shapes. In this blog, we'll take you through the step-by-step process of creating peppermint bark molded into present shapes, making it a delightful addition to your holiday festivities or a perfect homemade gift for loved ones.

Peppermint Bark Molded Presents Recipe

We've used white chocolate candy melts in this recipe for a delicious, easy-to-make recipe. If using real chocolate (ingredient list will list cocoa butter and/or cocoa liquor), then the chocolate should be tempered, or the bark will remain tacky or have streaks throughout. Click here to learn more about tempering chocolate.

Ingredients

1 pound white chocolate
10 ounces red, green and white peppermint candy bits
1/8 cup red chocolate
1/8 cup green chocolate

Instructions

Melt the green and red chocolate using 20 second intervals, stirring in between to ensure the chocolate melts evenly and doesn’t scorch. Continue melting until the chocolate is fluid. Use a fine brush and paint the bows inside the mold cavity. Allow to set at room temperature.

melted green and red chocolate wafers with paint brush and present chocolate mold

If the white chocolate is in block form, chop the chocolate into uniform pieces. Place the white chocolate candy wafers or chopped chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl.

bowl of white candy melts and bowl of peppermint crunch

Melt the chocolate using 20 second intervals, stirring in between to ensure the chocolate melts evenly and doesn’t scorch. Continue melting until the chocolate is fluid.

Immediately add the peppermint candy crunch bits. Stir until incorporated.

bowl of white candy melts with peppermint crunch

Use a spoon to fill the painted mold. Place the mold in the freezer to set for 10-15 minutes.

filling present chocolate mold with melted chocolate

When the mold is cloudy, and the candy feels cool, flex the mold to release the candy.

chocolate pieces popped out of chocolate mold

How to Store Peppermint Bark Presents

Peppermint bark can be kept at room temperature for several weeks. You can also make the candy bark up to 4 months ahead of time if you freeze the bark. For best results, place the candy in a candy box that is lined with plastic wrap. Wrap the entire box with plastic wrap, and then a layer of foil. Place in the freezer for up to two months. Bring the chocolate to room temperature before unwrapping the box.

Want to Learn More about Chocolate Bark?

We have written a blog all about making chocolate bark. We break down the different methods to creating bark, creative ways to elevate your bark, as well as how to package it. Click now to learn how to elevate your chocolate bark.