White Chocolate Peppermint Bark

By ldelmas

When Christmas comes along, this is the bark that you’ll most likely see at parties and gatherings. Its white and red colors, along with the chocolate and mint flavors fit the holiday theme perfectly.

Ingredients

• 6 6 60% ounces high quality semi-sweet chocolate (at least 60% cocoa), chopped
• 6 6 6 ounces high quality white chocolate, chopped
• 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
• 20 to 30 20 to 30 30 red and white peppermint swirl hard candies or candy canes
• TIP

Preparation

Step 1

1. Melt roughly three quarters of the chopped semi-sweet chocolate in a double boiler or the microwave, stirring until smooth. When the chocolate has melted completely, remove the chocolate from the heat, add the remaining chopped semi-sweet chocolate and stir again until melted and smooth.

2. Pour the chocolate onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, or better yet, use a silicone baking sheet. Tip the baking sheet to spread the chocolate out evenly, creating a smooth surface. Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator and let the bark set.

3. Melt three quarters of the chopped white chocolate in a clean double boiler or the microwave, stirring until smooth. When the white chocolate has melted completely, remove it from the heat, add the remaining chopped white chocolate and stir again until melted and smooth. Add the peppermint extract and stir to combine well.

4. Place the candies in a sealable bag and crack them into small pieces by banging them with a rolling pin or meat tenderizer. Stir the candy pieces into the white chocolate.

5. Pour the melted white chocolate on top of the dark chocolate on the baking sheet and spread it out to create a smooth surface.

6. Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator and let the bark set up. When firm, break the bark into pieces and store in an airtight container. Serve within a day or two.