Tiger Butter Bark (American South)

american-southern-tigerbutterbark If you’re looking for a no-fuss sweet fix in a hurry look no further. This tricolour Tiger Butter Bark is a holiday tradition at our house and I couldn’t be happier that my family enjoys devouring it as much as I love making it. Creamy peanut butter and white chocolate are melted together then embellished with a white and semi-sweet chocolate swirl. I love that no two batches are ever the same and the kids like to pitch in and help to create the swirls. After preparing the bark, finish it by chilling for one hour then it’s ready to break or cut into pieces. It’s like making edible art.

2 (10 oz) pkg white chocolate melting wafers, such as Ghirardelli
1 cup smooth peanut butter
1 cup white chocolate chips
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tsp. solid vegetable shortening, divided

Line a 15x10x1” jelly roll pan or rimmed baking pan with parchment or waxed paper.

First Layer:
In a large microwave safe bowl melt together both pkg white chocolate wafers with peanut butter. Melt on 50% power in 30 second increments stopping to stir each time. Repeat stirring until the white chocolate is completely melted. Pour onto the pan spreading evenly with a spatula.

Second Layer:
Meanwhile, in a medium microwave safe bowl melt together 1 cup white chocolate chips with 1 tsp. vegetable shortening. Melt on 50% power in 30 second increments stopping to stir each time. Repeat stirring until the white chocolate is completely smooth. Drizzle over the peanut butter mixture.

Third Layer:
Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl with 1 tsp. vegetable shortening. Melt on 50% power in 30 second increments stopping to stir each time. Repeat until the chocolate is completely smooth.

Assembly:
Drizzle over the white chocolate. Swirl together using a toothpick or tip of a knife.

Place pan into the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour or until firm. Use a sharp knife to cut or break into desired size pieces.

Store chilled in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Makes 2 lbs.

Cook's Notes:

Ghirardelli melting wafers are excellent quality and melt perfectly. They’re available on the baking aisle of most grocery stores. If preferred, you may substitute with 2 (11 oz) pkg white chocolate baking chips.
You can also melt the chocolate in a double boiler on the stovetop.