peppermint bark
 
 
slightly adapted from Epicurious adapted technique from Barefoot Contessa
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Ingredients
  • 16 ounces good quality white chocolate (I used Ghirardelli), finely chopped
  • ½ cup crushed peppermint candies
  • 8 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate (I used Ghirardelli), finely chopped
  • 6 tablespoons whipping cream
  • ¾ teaspoon peppermint extract
Instructions
  1. Place parchment paper on the back of a sheet pan.
  2. Draw 8-by-10-inch rectangle on parchment paper. Flip paper over (face down) so that pencil doesn't bleed into chocolate.
  3. Place ¾ of the white chocolate in a heat-proof bowl. During this step - do not overheat chocolate. Microwave on high for 20 seconds. Stir chocolate with rubber spatula, return to microwave for 20 seconds and stir again. Repeat, only if needed, until chocolate is JUST melted. Immediately stir in remaining white chocolate, stirring often until completely smooth. If you need more heat, put back in microwave for another 10-15 seconds.
  4. Pour ⅔ cup melted white chocolate onto parchment paper and spread evenly to fill 8-by-10 rectangle. Sprinkle with about ¼ cup crushed peppermint candies. Chill until completely set, about 20 minutes.
  5. Place semisweet chocolate in microwave bowl with whipping cream and peppermint extract. Mix together.
  6. Heat in microwave for 20 seconds. Stir with rubber spatula and return to microwave for 20 seconds. Repeat, if needed until chocolate is melted and smooth. Do not overheat chocolate. Cool to barely lukewarm.
  7. Pour semi sweet chocolate in long lines over white chocolate rectangle and spread evenly.
  8. Refrigerate until very cold and firm, about 30 minutes.
  9. Reheat remaining white chocolate in bowl. Pour white chocolate over firm semi sweet chocolate layer and spread evenly. Immediately sprinkle with about ¼ cup crushed peppermint candies.
  10. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes.
  11. Cut or break the bark into pieces.
  12. Store in refrigerator.
Recipe by Every Kitchen Tells A Story at https://everykitchentellsastory.com/peppermint-bark/