LEMON CHOCOLATE BARK

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Found this recipe while looking for a different one, & thought the lemon & chocolate combo sounded interesting! It's on my to-make list! If you plan on having this bark at room temperature for long periods of time, you should temper the chocolate to make it temperature-stable.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Lemon

Time 45m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
8 ounces white chocolate, chopped
4 lemons, zest of, candied
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract or 1/4 teaspoon lemon oil
2 drops yellow food coloring (optional)

Steps:

  • Line a 13"x9" rimmed baking sheet with a smooth sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil.
  • To candy the lemon zest, in medium saucepan place 1 cup of water & 1 cup of granulated sugar, & bring to boil.
  • Add zest & cook, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes, or until water is yellowish & zest is translucent.
  • Drain water & spread candied zest on wax paper to dry several minutes, then coarsely chop zest.
  • In microwave OR in a double boiler, melt bittersweet chocolate, then pour on prepared baking sheet. Use spatula to spread chocolate in a thin layer, then place in refrigerator to set.
  • In microwave OR in a double boiler, melt white chocolate. Stir in lemon extract or oil, then, if desired, add several drops of yellow candy food coloring.
  • Pour white chocolate on top of dark chocolate & smooth into a thin layer.
  • While top layer is still wet, sprinkle chopped lemon zest on top & gently press into the chocolate.
  • Place tray in refrigerator to set.
  • When set, break into irregular pieces & serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.9, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 1.6, Sodium 10.2, Carbohydrate 16.7, Sugar 16.7, Protein 0.7

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