Lemon Chocolate Bark
- 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)
- 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.
bittersweet chocolate, white chocolate, lemons, sugar, lemon, coloring
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lemon-chocolate-bark-292089 (may not work)