Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark
As with any candy, the better quality chocolate you use the better the end result. Use Lindt, Guittard or your favorite good quality chocolate.
Like Paula Deens Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark
2 lbs good quality dark chocolate
1/2 cup crushed candy cane
3 oz. good quality white chocolate, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Place candy canes in a plastic bag and with a mallet or hammer break into small chunks.
Melt the dark chocolate over a double boiler until smooth. occasionally stir until chocolate is smooth. Add peppermint extract and stir. Using a spatula spread chocolate in an even layer on a wax paper or foil lined baking sheet. Working quickly sprinkle crushed cany canes on top and gently press into the chocolate. Place in refrigerator to harden, approximately 30 minutes.
Melt the white chocolate using the double boiler until smooth. Drizzle over the chilled candy bark. Return to the refrigerator and let chill again until the white chocolate is set, 30 minutes more.
Peel the sheet of chocolate away from the wax paper or foil and break into irregular pieces. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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