Coffee Lovers Bark Recipes

COFFEE BEAN BARK

Steps:

• Line a 15x10x1-in. pan with parchment or waxed paper. In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate chips and coffee granules on high for 45 seconds; stir. Continue microwaving in 15-second intervals until smooth, stirring after each interval. Stir in 1/3 cup coffee beans., Spread into prepared pan. Refrigerate until set, but not hard, about 15 minutes., In a microwave, melt white baking chips according to package directions. Stir in remaining 1/3 cup coffee beans; spread over chocolate layer. Refrigerate until firm. Break into pieces.

JAN'S CHOCOLATE COFFEE BEAN BARK

Steps:

• Line a 9x14-inch baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
• Place coffee beans in a food processor and pulse a few times just until coarsely chopped.
• Melt milk chocolate in top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, about 5 minutes. Add shortening to make melted milk chocolate smoother; stir until smooth. Stir coffee beans into melted milk chocolate until coated.
• Pour milk chocolate mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading mixture to the edges. Refrigerate.
• Melt dark chocolate in top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, about 5 minutes. Add shortening to make melted dark chocolate smoother; stir until smooth. Remove from heat.
• Pour melted dark chocolate over refrigerated milk chocolate mixture, spreading evenly over the top. Refrigerate until set, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Peel the silicone mat from the bottom of the chocolate mixture and place onto a work surface. Cut into pieces using a sharp knife. The bark will crack and break as you go.

COFFEE LOVERS BARK

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 150 degrees.
• On a baking sheet lay out parchment paper and spread out white chocolate.
• Place in oven until morsels melt (Only takes a few minutes).
• Remove from oven and spread out chocolate evenly.
• Sprinkle instant coffee granules over chocolate (you may choose to use a bit more-I just wanted a "hint" of coffee flavor-not to over-power the chocolate).
• Take a fork and dab (not swirl) the granules into the chocolate (you may need to return pan to re-soften chocolate for a minute).
• At this point you can either allow to cool so you may break it into pieces or add a few well placed chocolate chips on top (allow to melt by placing in oven for another minute or so) and "swirling" semi sweet over white with a fork for a "mocha" look Or melt semi-sweet chocolate and drizzle over white chocolate.
• Allow to cool in fridge or freezer for a few minutes.
• Break apart.
• Makes 4 snack size bag servings (The perfect size to tuck into a coffee mug if giving as a gift).
• Note: You may increase the chocolate to 18 oz (a bag and a half) and coffee granules to almost 2 tsps if you like.

ESPRESSO BARK

Steps:

• Cover a cookie sheet with waxed paper.
• Combine the chocolate chips and margarine in a microwave-safe bowl.
• Heat in the microwave at 30 second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.
• Mix in the coffee beans until evenly distributed.
• Pour the chocolate out onto the waxed paper and spread into an even layer.
• Sprinkle the pieces of white chocolate evenly over the top and press in lightly to make sure they stick.
• Place in the freezer until set, about 5 minutes.
• Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.

CHOCOLATE COVERED ESPRESSO BEAN BARK

Steps:

• Pre heat oven to 150 degrees.
• Lay parchment paper on baking sheet and spread out white chocolate.
• Place in oven to allow morsels to melt.
• Roughly chop expresso beans in food processor (or you may choose to leave whole).
• Remove pan from oven and spread chocolate evenly across pan.
• Sprinkle with chocolate covered expresso bean.
• Garnish by drizzling melted semi sweet chocolate over pan.
• Allow to cool in fridge or freezer.
• Break apart into bite size pieces.
• Makes about 10 snack size baggie servings.

COFFEE BARK

Steps:

• Roast the coffee beans on a cookie sheet in a hot oven for 5-10 mins, or until you can start to smell them.
• Heat wax and chocolate in the top of a double boiler. I used a metal mixing bowl over a sauce pan of boiling water. Heat the water just to a simmer prior to adding the chocolate in the top. Too hard of a boil will heat the chocolate too quickly and cause it to seize up. Be sure to heat the chocolate just until melted, then remove from heat.
• Add the warm coffee beans to the melted chocolate/wax mixture, and stir to cover completely.
• Pour mixture out onto a wax paper lined cookie sheet and allow to cool overnight.
• Break into bite sized pieces and enjoy!
• I must warn you that this is not something that you'd want to give to small children or eat a lot of in one sitting as the caffeine really packs a whallop!