Layered Peppermint Bark

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 20 ounces white chocolate, coarsely chopped, divided
• 30 peppermint candies, crushed, divided
• 10 ounces dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 6 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• line a 9x12 inch baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
• melt half of the white chocolate in the top of a double boiler over just barely simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching. spread the white chocolate into the prepared pan. sprinkle 1/4 of the crushed peppermints evenly over white chocolate. chill until firm, about 15 minutes.
• meanwhile, melt the dark chocolate, heavy cream, and peppermint extract together in the top of a double boiler over just barely simmering water, stirring frequently, until just melted. quickly pour the chocolate layer over the chilled white chocolate layer; spread evenly. chill until firm, about 20 minutes.
• meanwhile, melt the remaining white chocolate in the top of a double boiler over just barely simmering water, stirring frequently, until just melted. spread quickly over the chilled bark. sprinkle with the remaining peppermint pieces; chill until firm, about 20 minutes. cut or break into small pieces to serve.