Phenomenal Phoods

Peppermint Bark Fudge

Ingredients:

• 1 (14 oz) can sweetened, condensed milk
• 1 1/2 cup chopped, good quality dark or bittersweet chocolate
• 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
• 1 1/2 cup chopped white chocolate
• 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1/4 cup crushed peppermint
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Line a 8x8" pan with parchment paper or foil and set aside.
2. Divide the sweetened condensed milk evenly between 2 bowls.
3. Add the chopped dark chocolate and instant espresso to 1 bowl and the white chocolate and peppermint extract to the other.
4. Starting with the dark chocolate, place over a double boiler or a shallow pot with about an inch of simmering water and stir until the chocolate is melted, and the espresso powder is fully dissolved. Stir in a pinch of salt. Immediately pour into the prepared pan and smooth evenly with a spatula.
5. Repeat the process with the white chocolate mixture. When it is melted, pour over the dark chocolate and smooth with a spatula.
6. Sprinkle the top with crushed peppermint and place in the fridge to set for at 3-4 hours before slicing into small squares and serving.
7. Store in a sealed container between sheets of wax paper in the fridge for up to 1 week or the freezer for up to 1 month.