I don’t know why chocolate bark is not all that common in Australia. Sure, we have our fair share of biscuits, rocky road, slices and other sweet treats, but chocolate bark rarely seems to make an appearance. So when I came across chocolate bark on other blogs, and I realised that it would transport well, I just knew that I had to give it a try as part of my homemade holiday treats series. 
Actually, I was so excited to try it, that I decided to make two varieties…. 
Candy cane and orange pistachio. Starting with…the candy cane! 
Just milk and white chocolate – melted and mixed. 
Candy canes – crushed. 
And sprinkled. 
And next…the orange pistachio. 
Dark chocolate melted, and an orange zested. 
Spread… 
And topped with pistachios and more orange zest. 
Allowed to set then broken into pieces. The candy cane… 
And the orange pistachio… 
Oh my … these turned out to be quite the taste sensations. Very dangerous indeed. I was pleased to discover that not only is chocolate bark super easy to make, it is also super versatile. 
For it seems that no matter what you are craving, you can make a variety to satisfy. 
Lollies, nuts, fruit…. 
The options for toppings are endless! All I know is that many a piece of these two varieties has been sampled already. You know, for quality assurance 
So much so that I am not sure how many pieces will actually make it to our Christmas festivities safely…. What about you? Do you have a favourite chocolate bark flavour combination?
Holy cow, they do look good and oh so tempting! Am loving your holiday treats!
I made candy cane bark this year too- very popular at work, and people were amazed at how simple it was.
never tried it but it does look delicious – I guess the mint of the candy canes would work well with the sweet white chocolate
Ooooh I LOVE chocolate bark – I made it last year – a white and milk chocolate mix with 2 layers and candy canes on top.
I think it was the inspiration for the movie Gone in 60 seconds 😛
I've never made bark but seen it around. I love how you can make it whatever your favourite flavour is. I've got some dried cranberries that would be awesome with dark chocolate.
I love making chocolate bark and candy cane bark is one of my favourites as I've always got lots left over. Lemon sherbert and white chocolate bark is also a favourite!
I love all kinds of bark but really love the peppermint bark. This was the first year I made it and it's super simple! Yummy
Bark is one of those things that is so easy to make and everyone likes. Love the idea of the orange pistachio! I saw a recipe for a cake batter one that looked pretty yummy too. I think it had a couple teaspoons of cake mix stirred in and some sprinkles on top. Have a great Christmas!
I've never made bark before (but I love eating it!). The chocolate clean up always intimidates me. 🙂
So yummy, and as you said, so versatile. I think the orange pistachio looks the most amazing, but you already know my favorite bark flavour 🙂
Teehee, I'm so zelted that I *do* like your chocolate part (although I'm pretending that the orange zest is orange-coloured fairy floss 😛 ). I just can't join in the holiday baking posts until after Christmas, otherwise peopel will see their gifts in advance 😛