How to Store Peppermint Bark

Peppermint bark is popular around the holidays. The candy treat includes melted white chocolate and pieces of broken peppermint. The candy sometimes includes a mixture of dark chocolate as well. Peppermint bark can be expensive at stores, but you can save money by making your own at home. Once you make the peppermint bark, it needs to be stored properly for maximum shelf life.

Things You'll Need

• Airtight container
• Wax paper
• Plastic wrap

Instructions

1. Break the peppermint bark into large pieces and place it in an airtight container.

2. Store the peppermint bark at room temperature.

3. Place the peppermint bark in the freezer or refrigerator to extend the shelf life. Wrap the peppermint bark in wax paper and plastic wrap before placing it in the airtight container to remove as much moisture as possible when freezing the candy.

Tips & Warnings

• Thaw the peppermint bark at room temperature. Leave it wrapped to prevent condensation from building.

• Peppermint bark will last for two weeks in the refrigerator and up to six months in the freezer.

References

• Chocolate Candy Mall: Peppermint Bark Freezing
• All Recipes: Holiday Peppermint Bark Recipe
• Simply Recipes: Pepperming Bark Recipe
• Joy of Baking: Peppermint Bark Recipe