White Chocolate Peppermint Date Bark
Need a last minute holiday dessert? Add a holiday flare to the viral date bark recipe with this easy, 3 ingredient white chocolate peppermint date bark! It’s full of seasonal flavors, is a no-bake dessert recipe, and looks beautiful on any dessert table.
White Chocolate Peppermint Date Bark
I absolutely love the Christmas season- time with family, fun food, cozy homes with festive music playing in the background. However, the holidays also bring packed schedules… a fact I sometimes need to actively find joy in.
Most of us have too many places to go, too many recipes to make, and not enough time (or energy?) to always get it done with a smile on our face!
With the busy holiday schedule, it’s important to have easy holiday recipes that you can throw together and this 3 ingredient white chocolate peppermint date bark is a healthy Christmas dessert to keep in your back pocket.
Full of holiday flavors and easy to make, this recipe puts a seasonal flare on the viral date bark recipe and comes together in a flash making it perfect for your holiday parties this season.
Let’s get to the recipe!
What is date bark?
The classic date bark recipe took the internet by storm as a healthy sweet snack or dessert. It simple buts a “bark” spin on the healthy snickers stuffed dates trend.
It features medjool dates as a thin base that are then topped with melted dark chocolate, peanut butter, and crushed peanuts. Once your chocolate has hardened, you can snap the sheet of chocolate covered medjool dates into smaller pieces for an easy to eat date bark recipe.
I added a seasonal flare to this viral recipe and subbed in crushed peppermint and white chocolate for a beautiful, delicious, and easy holiday dessert recipe!
Snickers Stuffed Dates
Why you’ll love this recipe:
This white chocolate peppermint bark is a perfect recipe because it’s:
Easy to make: No special baking skills required for this easy peppermint Christmas dessert. All you need to do is sliver (or halve then smash) your medjool dates, melt the chocolate and evenly spread it over the dates, then top with crushed peppermint and into the freezer it goes!
Can be modified: there is really no “wrong” way to make date bark. You can add any of your favorite toppings or another base below the medjool dates to add different flavors.
Can be made ahead of time: date bark is stored in the freezer and can be made ahead of time for you to get early holiday prep out of the way. Plus, it’s a no-bake dessert idea!
Full of seasonal flavors: Peppermint is a flavor for the Christmas season making this the perfect dessert to have on hand when you need a healthy holiday treat in a flash.
Ingredients For Peppermint Medjool Date Bark:
·Medjool dates: My favorite are Natural Delights medjool dates and you can buy pitted or whole, which will need to have the pits removed.
White Chocolate: I highly recommend using white chocolate bars for this recipe because white chocolate chips have ingredients in them that can make them more difficult to melt.
Crushed peppermint: buy it pre-crushed or crush your own peppermint canes!
Peppermint Date Bark Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1:
Remove the pits from your medjool dates then quarter them lengthwise. Place them in an even layer on parchment paper. Be sure to place them very close together, these are the base of your bark.
Step 2:
Melt your white chocolate bars in a microwave safe bowl or on the stove top and pour it in an even layer over your medjool dates.
Step 3:
Sprinkle your crushed peppermint over the white chocolate. Place your date bark in the refrigerator and allow it to fully cool then snap it into smaller pieces and serve. Enjoy!
Recipe modifications:
With only 3 ingredients, this recipe is easy to customize and fill with different flavors. This white chocolate peppermint bark can be made in so many different ways like:
Brownie peppermint bark: simply bake your favorite brownies then put the brownies at the bottom and layer on your dates, white chocolate, and peppermint. Freeze and serve!
Pretzel peppermint bark: not a brownie person? Swap the brownie base out for a layer of salty pretzels instead. This will add a tasty crunch and a salty flavor to your sweet peppermint bark!
Dark chocolate peppermint bark: this recipe will be equally as delicious with dark chocolate instead of white chocolate!
Rumchata peppermint bark: sorry kids, adults only for this recipe! Add 1/2 cup of rumchata to your melted chocolate before pouring it over the dates for a festive and boozy flare!
Recipe FAQ:
What do dates taste like?
Dates are a fresh fruit that have a very sweet, caramel like flavor. I love to use them in smoothies, salads, desserts, or just as a fun snack!
How long will this recipe store?
Once this has been prepped you can store this date bark in an air tight container in the the freezer for up to 6 months.
Other ways to use Medjool Dates:
Looking for creative ways to serve medjool dates? Try these recipes!
White Chocolate Peppermint Date Bark
Need a last minute holiday dessert? Add a holiday flare to the viral date bark recipe with this easy, 3 ingredient white chocolate peppermint date bark! It’s full of seasonal flavors, is a no-bake dessert recipe, and looks beautiful on any dessert table.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Slice your medjool dates into quarters, lengthwise. You can also slice them in half and roll them into an even base.
- Place your medjool dates in an even layer on parchment paper on a sheet pan or cutting board. Place your dates very close to one another, these are the base of your bark.
- Melt your white chocolate in a microwave safe bowl then pour it over your medjool date base, being sure to reach the corners.
- Sprinkle your bark with the crushed peppermint pieces then place it in the refrigerator to cool until your chocolate has fully hardened.
- Snap your peppermint date bark into smaller pieces and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories
166Fat
5 gCarbs
32 gSugar
29 gProtein
1 gFiber
2 g*All nutrition information has been approximated and may vary based on serving size, brands used, and other factors.
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