Name: Peppermint Chocolate Shapes
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 375 g dark chocolate melts; 4 drops peppermint extract; 185 g white chocolate melts; 1 tsp green liquid food colouring

by Suzanne37 Last updated on 07/09/2019

Quick and easy. Great for entertaining and for Christmas. - Suzanne37

Ingredients

375 g dark chocolate melts
4 drops peppermint extract
185 g white chocolate melts
1 tsp green liquid food colouring

Method

Step 1

Line base and sides of a 20 cm square cake tin.
Step 2

Place half the dark chocolate melts in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 2 minutes stirring every 30 seconds with a metal spoon until smooth. Mix in 2 drops of essence.
Step 3

Pout into base of tin. Tap tin on bench to rid the mix of air bubbles.
Step 4

Refrigerate for 5 minutes until set.
Step 5

Place white melts in bowl and repeat above remembering to stir. Mix until smooth. Add green colour and pour over first layer. Refrigerate 5 minutes.
Step 6

Melt the second half of dark chocolate following the same procedure, add essence and pour over green layer. Tap to clear bubbles and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.
Step 7

Use cutters to make desired shapes and place in airtight container in fridge or freezer.