Description
Irresistible chocolate peppermint grahams dance with festive holiday cheer, blending rich cocoa and cool mint in a delightful seasonal treat. Sweet crunch meets silky chocolate, promising pure indulgence you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Chocolate Layer:
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Peppermint Topping:
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper, ensuring overhang for easy removal later.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat, then remove from stove and combine with graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar until thoroughly moistened and compact.
- Press the graham cracker mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan, creating a smooth, uniform base. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set the crust.
- For the chocolate layer, combine chocolate chips, heavy cream, and butter in a heatproof bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth and glossy.
- Pour the molten chocolate mixture over the chilled graham cracker crust, tilting the pan to ensure an even coverage. Return to refrigerator for 20 minutes to solidify.
- Crush candy canes into fine, delicate fragments using a rolling pin or food processor.
- Melt white chocolate chips in a separate bowl, stirring until completely liquid and silky.
- Stir peppermint extract into the melted white chocolate, creating an aromatic and vibrant topping.
- Drizzle the peppermint-infused white chocolate over the set chocolate layer in elegant, zigzag patterns.
- Immediately sprinkle crushed candy canes and a delicate pinch of sea salt across the surface for textural contrast and enhanced flavor.
- Chill the entire dessert for 30 minutes until completely firm. Lift from pan using parchment edges and slice into neat squares before serving.
Notes
- Choose high-quality chocolate chips for richer, more intense flavor profiles in your dessert.
- Crush candy canes precisely for consistent texture and even distribution across the surface.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to promote smoother mixing and better ingredient integration.
- Use parchment paper overhang as a convenient lifting mechanism for clean, effortless cutting and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg