Easy Tiger Butter Bark Recipe

Introduction

This Easy Tiger Butter Bark is a delightful treat that combines creamy peanut butter with rich white and milk chocolate. It’s quick to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with minimal effort.

Ingredients

• 12 oz white chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Cover a cookie sheet with waxed paper or parchment paper to ensure the bark releases easily once hardened.
2. Step 2: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the peanut butter and white chocolate chips together in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth. This should take about 1 1/2 minutes.
3. Step 3: In a separate microwave-safe bowl, heat the milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until melted and smooth. Be careful not to overheat as chocolate can burn and harden.
4. Step 4: Pour most of the peanut butter and white chocolate mixture onto the prepared cookie sheet and spread it out thin and even.
5. Step 5: Spoon or drizzle the melted milk or semi-sweet chocolate over the peanut butter layer. Then add the remaining peanut butter mixture on top of the milk chocolate.
6. Step 6: Use a butter knife to swirl the two chocolate mixtures together with back-and-forth or circular motions until you achieve a marbled effect.
7. Step 7: Let the bark cool completely until hardened. Once set, break it into pieces or cut into squares as desired.

Tips & Variations

• For extra texture, sprinkle chopped nuts or pretzels on top before the bark sets.
• Use dark chocolate chips instead of milk for a richer chocolate flavor.
• If you like your bark sweeter, add a pinch of sea salt on top to balance the flavors.

Storage

Store the tiger butter bark in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. To keep it longer, keep it in the refrigerator for up to a month. If refrigerated, let it come to room temperature before serving for the best texture.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use natural peanut butter instead of creamy peanut butter?

Yes, you can use natural peanut butter, but it may change the texture slightly as natural peanut butter tends to be less smooth and more oily. Stir well before melting to combine.

Is it necessary to use waxed or parchment paper?

Yes, lining your cookie sheet with waxed or parchment paper prevents the bark from sticking and makes it much easier to remove once it has hardened.

Easy Tiger Butter Bark Recipe

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This Easy Tiger Butter Bark is a delicious and visually stunning treat combining creamy peanut butter with two types of melted chocolate swirled together to create a beautiful marbled dessert bark. Perfect for gifting or snacking, this no-bake recipe is quick and simple, requiring just a few ingredients and minutes of prep time.

• Author: Rico
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Total Time: 10 minutes
• Yield: About 12 servings 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: No-Cook
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Peanut Butter Mixture

• 12 oz white chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

Chocolate Topping

• 1 cup chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet, your preference)

Instructions

1. Prepare the base: Cover a cookie sheet with waxed paper or parchment paper to allow for easy removal of the bark once it hardens. This will help prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
2. Melt peanut butter and white chocolate: Place the peanut butter and white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each until fully melted and smooth, about 1 1/2 minutes total to avoid burning.
3. Melt the chocolate chips: In another microwave-safe bowl, heat the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each until melted and smooth, approximately 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Be careful not to overheat to prevent the chocolate from becoming hard.
4. Spread peanut butter mixture: Pour most of the melted peanut butter and white chocolate mixture onto the prepared cookie sheet. Use a spatula to spread it thinly and evenly across the surface.
5. Add chocolate topping: Spoon the melted regular chocolate over the peanut butter layer in large spoonfuls or in lines. Then add the remaining peanut butter mixture to the top of these chocolate spots.
6. Create the swirl pattern: Using a butter knife, gently swirl the two chocolate mixtures together by moving the knife back and forth or in circular motions. Continue swirling until you achieve your desired marbled tiger pattern.
7. Cool and set: Allow the bark to cool completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator until it hardens. Once set, break it into pieces or cut into squares for serving and storage.

Notes

• Be patient while melting the chocolate to avoid burning, which can cause bitterness and textural issues.
• Use waxed or parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate removal of the bark.
• You can customize with milk or semi-sweet chocolate based on your taste preference.
• Store any leftover bark in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge to keep it fresh.
• For a peanut allergy-safe version, substitute peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter.

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