Egg Nog White Chocolate Bark Recipes

WHITE CHOCOLATE EGGNOG

Steps:

• In a medium bowl beat egg whites with a mixer on medium until stiff peaks form (tips stand straight).
• In a large bowl vigorously whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and salt 1 minute or until lightened in color and texture.
• In a large saucepan combine milk and half-and-half. Bring just to a simmer over medium (don't let it boil). Gradually add hot milk to egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly. Return all to saucepan. Whisking constantly, cook over medium until mixture has thickened slightly and coats the back of a spoon. Reduce heat to its lowest setting. Whisk in chopped chocolate until completely melted. Stir in vanilla and nutmeg. Gently stir in beaten egg whites. Whisk in brandy (if using). Top with grated fresh nutmeg and/or shaved white chocolate. Makes 10 servings.

WHITE CHOCOLATE BARK

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Using a pencil, draw an 8-by-10-inch rectangle on a piece of parchment paper. Turn the parchment paper over so the pencil mark doesn't get onto the chocolate and place it on a sheet pan.
• Place the pistachios in one layer on another sheet pan and bake for 8 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Place three quarters of the white chocolate in a heat-proof glass bowl and put it in the microwave on high for 30 seconds. (Time it with your watch for accuracy.) Stir the chocolate with a rubber spatula, return it to the microwave for another 30 seconds, then stir again. Continue to heat and stir in 30-second intervals until the chocolate is just melted. Immediately stir in the remaining chocolate and allow it to sit at room temperature, stirring often, until it's completely smooth. (If you need to heat it a little more, place it in the microwave for another 15 seconds.)
• Pour the melted chocolate onto the parchment paper and spread it lightly to fill the drawn rectangle. Sprinkle the top evenly with the cooled pistachios, the cranberries, and apricots. Press the nuts and fruit lightly so they will set in the chocolate. Set aside for at least 2 hours until firm or refrigerate for 20 minutes. Cut or break the bark in 16 pieces and serve at room temperature.

WHITE CHOCOLATE EGGNOG

Steps:

• In a punch bowl, combine the egg nog, rum, and white chocolate liqueur. When you are ready to serve, whisk the egg nog to make it frothy and pour the mixture into cups. Place 1 heaping tablespoon of the whipped topping into each cup. Garnish each with the grated white chocolate and a sprinkling of pumpkin pie spice.