Vegan Peppermint Bark

A stack of peppermint bark has pieces of peppermint around it.

You'll love this holiday-themed vegan peppermint bark with both dark and white chocolates and topped with crushed peppermint candies!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Diet Vegan

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 5

Total Time 25

Servings pieces

Calories 178kcal

Author Marly McMillen

Equipment

Ingredients

½ cup peppermint candy crumbles
1 ½ cups vegan white chocolate
1 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
¼ teaspoon peppermint extract

Cups - Metric

Instructions

Line the bottom and sides of a square baking pan with parchment paper. Be sure to smooth out any wrinkles in the paper. Use either a 9 or 8-inch pan.
Use oven mitts when transferring bowls with melted chocolate because they can be very hot.
Candy Topping. To crush the peppermints, place them in a plastic bag and use a rolling pin or hammer to gently tap the candy into bits, leaving behind pieces with red stripes.
Bottom Layer. Add the white chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl. Stir in 1 teaspoon of oil. Microwave for 1 minute, then cover with a plate. Let it sit for a minute or so for the chocolate to melt. Stir it to make sure it is melted. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract. Pour half of it into the prepared pan. Tilt the pan to spread it across the bottom of the pan in a thin layer. Then, place the pan in the fridge for 10 minutes until almost set. You don't want it to set completely, because that can keep the layers from binding.
Middle Layer. Stir together dark chocolate and 1 teaspoon of oil in a microwave-safe bowl—microwave for 1 minute. Place a plate over the bowl for a few minutes. Stir it to make sure the chocolate is melted. Once melted, stir in the remaining half of the chopped peppermint candies. Let it cool slightly. Then pour it over the white chocolate layer. Use a rubber spatula to spread it evenly across the white chocolate. Place the pan back in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes until almost set.
Top Layer. Pour the remaining white chocolate over the bark layers and use a rubber spatula to spread it evenly across the pan.
Sprinkle the crushed candy pieces evenly across the top of the wet white chocolate layer
Set the Chocolate. Place the pan in the fridge until the chocolate is set. Once the chocolate is hardened, pull the parchment paper from both sides to remove the bark from the pan. Then peel off the parchment paper.
Break the bark into pieces or cut into small squares. You may want to leave it out of the fridge for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the chocolate to soften before cutting it.

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