Description
Homemade peanut butter white chocolate bark delivers delightful sweet and salty flavor combinations. Rich layers of creamy white chocolate and smooth peanut butter create an irresistible treat you cannot stop eating.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454g) white chocolate, coarsely chopped and divided
- 1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup (100g) chopped Reeses Pieces candies
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons; 56g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup (120g) confectioners sugar
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper, ensuring enough overhang for easy removal of the bark.
- Gently melt white chocolate with oil in the microwave, stirring every 20 seconds until completely smooth and glossy.
- Evenly spread the melted white chocolate across the prepared pan, creating a uniform base layer. Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes until slightly firm.
- Create a creamy peanut butter mixture by beating peanut butter and butter until well combined and smooth.
- Gradually incorporate confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and salt into the peanut butter mixture, mixing until fully integrated.
- Carefully spoon and spread the peanut butter mixture over the chilled chocolate layer, ensuring an even distribution.
- Return the pan to the refrigerator while melting the remaining white chocolate with oil until completely smooth.
- Pour the second layer of melted white chocolate over the peanut butter layer, covering it completely.
- Sprinkle chopped Reese’s Pieces across the top, creating a colorful and crunchy decoration.
- Refrigerate the bark for 30-60 minutes until completely set and firm to the touch.
- Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bark from the pan, then slice into desired pieces.
- Store the bark in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months for extended enjoyment.
Notes
- Prevent Chocolate Seizing Always add a tiny bit of oil when melting chocolate to ensure smooth, glossy texture and prevent clumping.
- Create Uniform Pieces Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry for clean, even cuts when slicing the bark.
- Customize Toppings Swap Reese’s Pieces with crushed pretzels, nuts, or other candy for different flavor variations and personal touch.
- Dietary Modifications Use dairy-free white chocolate and vegan butter alternatives to make this recipe suitable for plant-based diets.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 96mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg