Vegan Peppermint Bark

A quick and easy vegan peppermint bark recipe with a layer of minty-flavored dark chocolate drizzled with white chocolate! This easy four ingredient recipe makes a tasty handmade food gift, party favor or sweet treat.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Chill time 10

Total Time 30

Servings people

Calories 168kcal

Ingredients

▢ 7 ounces 70% dark chocolate
▢ 2 ounces vegan white chocolate
▢ 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
▢ ¼ cup peppermint candy crushed

Instructions

Place a double boiler over medium-high heat. Heat water to a low boil. Add the dark chocolate to the top bowl or pan of the double boiler and melt. Stirring as the chocolate melts. It won’t take but a few minutes.
7 ounces 70% dark chocolate
When the chocolate is completely melted. Add the peppermint extract and stir to combine. Set aside. Quickly clean the double boiler and repeat again with the process to melt the white chocolate.
1 teaspoon peppermint extract, 2 ounces vegan white chocolate
Pour the dark chocolate onto a baking sheet covered with parchment paper and spread into a thin layer using a spatula.
Swirl the white chocolate over the top of the dark chocolate using a whisk or use a squeeze bottle to make straight lines over the chocolate and then using a toothpick or thin skewer, drag it through the dark chocolate across the white lines creating a decorative top.
Sprinkle the crushed peppermint candies over the top and press it in a bit to make sure it adheres to the white chocolate.
¼ cup peppermint candy
Place the mixture in the freezer to harden. Once it is completely hard (10-15 minutes), break it up into pieces and package up. Keep it stored in a cool, dry place so it doesn’t melt.

Notes

Use good quality chocolate. The end results will be much better!

Avoid water. Be sure the bowl or double boiler you use to melt your chocolate is completely dry. Water acts like glue between the cocoa butter and other ingredients in chocolate and makes it grainy.

Melting the chocolate. Do not melt chocolate in a pan directly over the flame or heat. It must be done in a double boiler. Be sure you heat it just long enough to melt the chocolate and avoid overcooking.

Mise en place. Making vegan dark chocolate peppermint bark moves quickly so have all your ingredients and utensils ready before getting started.

Storage tips. Pack up chocolate peppermint bark in an airtight container in the freezer, refrigerator, or in a very cool, dark place.

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