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Peppermint Bark
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2006

Ingredients
12 ounces good quality white chocolate, chopped
24 hard peppermint candies

Directions
Melt the white chocolate in a double boiler over
medium heat or in a microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth. Be careful
not to scorch the chocolate.

Place the peppermints in a resealable food storage bag and, using a rolling pin,
tap the candies to break into small pieces. Place the crushed candies into a
strainer with medium holes and shake over another bowl - only the very large

pieces should remain in the strainer. Add the melted chocolate to the small pieces
and stir to combine.

Line a baking sheet with waxed paper and pour the chocolate-candy mixture onto the
paper. Using a rubber spatula, spread smooth to a thickness of about 1/4-inch.
Press the large peppermint pieces onto the top of the mixture and transfer to a
refrigerator to firm.

When firm, break the bark into bite-size pieces and place in an attractive serving
bowl or package in airtight containers to give as gifts. Serve at room
temperature.

This is best refrigerated if kept for any length of time.