Name: Layered Peppermint Bark
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 32
Ingredients: White chocolate, coarsely chopped, divided - 20 ounces; Peppermint candies, crushed, divided - 30; Dark chocolate, coarsely chopped - 10 ounces; Heavy cream - 6 tablespoons; Peppermint extract - 1 teaspoon

Ingredients for - Layered Peppermint Bark

1. White chocolate, coarsely chopped, divided 20 ounces

2. Peppermint candies, crushed, divided 30

3. Dark chocolate, coarsely chopped 10 ounces

4. Heavy cream 6 tablespoons

5. Peppermint extract 1 teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Layered Peppermint Bark

1 . Stage

Line a 9x12-inch baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper; set aside.

2 . Stage

Melt 1/2 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 melted white chocolate into the prepared pan. Sprinkle 1/4 of the crushed peppermint candies evenly over white chocolate. Chill in the refrigerator until firm, about 15 minutes.

3 . Stage

Meanwhile, melt dark chocolate, heavy cream, and peppermint extract in the top of a double boiler over just barely simmering water, stirring frequently, until just melted. Quickly pour chocolate over chilled white chocolate layer; spread evenly. Chill in the refrigerator until firm, about 20 minutes.

4 . Stage

Meanwhile, melt remaining white chocolate in the top of a double boiler over just barely simmering water, stirring frequently, until just melted. Spread quickly over chilled chocolate layers. Sprinkle with remaining peppermint candies. Chill in the refrigerator until firm, about 20 minutes. Cut or break into small pieces to serve.