Peanut Butter Swirl Bark

Sep 7, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Shards of peanut butter swirl bark on parchment

Snappy, glossy peanut butter swirl bark, an easy homemade gift. Makes about 1 1/4 pounds (24 pieces).

Prep 20 min

Cook 10 min

Set 1 hr

Total 1 hr 30 min

Yield 24 pieces

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Ingredients

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12.0 oz (340.0 g)dark chocolate, good-quality bar, finely chopped
⅛ tspfine sea salt
⅓ cup (90.0 g)creamy peanut butter, warmed until pourable

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Instructions

Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
Set aside a third of the chocolate. Melt the rest in a heatproof bowl over barely simmering water (or in 20-second microwave bursts), stirring, until it reaches 115°F.
Remove from the heat and stir in the reserved chocolate until melted and the chocolate cools to 88 to 90°F. It's tempered when a streak on parchment sets glossy and firm within 5 minutes.
Stir in the salt.
Spread the chocolate about 1/4 inch thick on the parchment.
Drop spoonfuls of the creamy peanut butter over the chocolate and swirl with a toothpick.
Let set at cool room temperature until firm, about 1 hour, then break into pieces.

Tips

Short on time? Skip tempering, melt the chocolate gently, and keep the bark refrigerated; it will be softer and less glossy.
Storage: Store airtight in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make peanut butter swirl bark?

Plan on 20 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, plus 1 hour to set. It makes about 1 1/4 pounds (24 pieces).

How should I store peanut butter swirl bark?

Store airtight in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks.

Snappy, glossy peanut butter swirl bark, an easy homemade gift. Makes about 1 1/4 pounds (24 pieces).

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 24 servings this recipe makes.

99 Calories / serving

6.3g Fat

9.4g Carbs

1.6g Protein

7.1g Sugar

Whole recipe (24 servings): ~2376 cal · 151g fat · 226g carbs · 38g protein · 170g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 99 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 19 min·1.1 mi·~2200 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 13 min·0.7 mi·~1300 steps
Moderate cycling 10 min·2.0 mi
Swimming laps 14 min
Jogging 10 min·0.8 mi·~1600 steps
Stair climbing 9 min·~800 steps
Dancing 16 min
Bodyweight circuit training 10 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 23 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.