Dreaming of more chocolate and peppermint desserts? My Vegan Chocolate Peppermint Cookies, Vegan Peppermint Mocha Cake, and Vegan Peppermint Patties are also perfect for the holidays! This easy Vegan Peppermint Bark is one of my favorite no-bake holiday treats. Just like my Vegan Truffles and Vegan Toffee, it’s a breeze to make and I don’t have to turn on the oven! All you need to do is melt and layer chocolate, vegan white chocolate, and candy canes on top of each other. The hardest part is waiting for it to harden! Afterward, break this classic Christmas treat into smaller pieces and use them for edible Christmas gifts or serve them at parties.
Why this is the best vegan chocolate peppermint bark
Three layers of Christmas cheer – There are three amazing layers in this easy vegan peppermint bark: (1) peppermint-infused chocolate, (3) vegan white chocolate, and (3) crushed candy canes. An easy no-bake holiday recipe – All you really need to do is crush the candy canes, then melt and layer the chocolate to make this festive treat. Ready in no time! – Let the chocolate bark chill for 30 minutes, then break it apart and enjoy! Perfect for gifting – Pack the pieces into festive tins for the best edible vegan gifts or whip up a batch for the holiday party.
How to make vegan peppermint bark
Place 5 mini candy canes in a ziplock bag and whack them with a rolling pin until they’re crushed into fine pieces. Transfer to a small bowl. Next, add the rest of the candy canes to the bag and crush them into small chunks (not fine pieces like the last ones). Melt the vegan chocolate chips and vegetable oil together in 30-second increments in the microwave. Once they’re smooth and melted, stir in the peppermint extract. Don’t have a microwave? Melt the chocolate using the double boiler method instead (a heat-proof bowl on top of a small pot with a little bit of simmering water). Pour the melted chocolate onto the prepared pan and spread it into a large rectangular shape. I like my peppermint bark pretty thin so it’s easier to bite into, so I spread it quite thin. Set it aside while you work on the white chocolate. Do not let the melted chocolate fully set. If you do, the chocolate and white chocolate layers will not meld together and separate once the bark is fully hardened. Next, melt the vegan white chocolate chips until they’re smooth. Stir in the finely crushed candy canes. Pour the white chocolate layer over the top of the chocolate layer. Use a spatula to spread it over the chocolate, being careful not to mix the two together. Immediately sprinkle the candy cane chunks on top of the white chocolate layer, then set it aside to cool at room temperature or in the fridge. Cut it into large pieces when it’s fully hardened, then enjoy!
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