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    Vegan Peppermint Bark

    Published: Dec 6, 2018 Updated: Nov 3, 2021 by Alison Andrews This post may contain affiliate links

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    Vegan Peppermint Bark

    This vegan peppermint bark has a layer of dark chocolate topped with vegan white chocolate and crushed candy canes for a festive dessert.

    Vegan peppermint bark stacked up on top of white tissue paper.

    This vegan peppermint bark is like a dream come true to me.

    I have wanted to make it for years, but somehow was always missing one or the other ingredients (like vegan white chocolate, or candy canes).

    Peppermint dark chocolate topped with peppermint white chocolate topped with peppermint candy canes, I mean does it get any better? I don’t think so. 

    And if you love everything peppermint, then check out our vegan peppermint ice cream, vegan peppermint cupcakes and vegan peppermint fudge.

    Vegan peppermint bark on top of white tissue paper.

    Ingredient Notes

    Vegan White Chocolate:

    Finding some good vegan white chocolate is often an issue, which is why I was so happy to find some vegan white baking chocolate on Amazon. I’ll confess I bought…um…a lot of this chocolate! 

    It’s a baking chocolate so it has some of that not sooo ideal taste that you sometimes get with baking chocolate. But when melted down and mixed with a bit of peppermint extract and coconut oil, and of course, on top of the dark chocolate and topped with candy canes, it’s still pretty good and the whole thing together works great. 

    If you’re in Australia, and can get hold of the Sweet William brand of vegan white chocolate, well, that is the best vegan white chocolate I have ever tasted! It is divine. I was able to get some of that for a while when living in Dubai and it is the best. 

    Vegan Dark Chocolate:

    When it comes to the dark chocolate, just use whatever good tasting vegan chocolate you can get hold of. Lindt has a great one called Swiss Classic Swiss Dark Chocolate that is vegan, but it’s not available worldwide. It melts down so well and is really good. But use any vegan chocolate (or chocolate chips) that you know melts down well and tastes great.  

    Vegan peppermint bark stacked up on top of white tissue paper.

    How To Make Vegan Peppermint Bark

    You will find full instructions and measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. This is a summary of the process to go along with the process photos.

    • Melt the vegan dark chocolate in 30 second intervals in a microwave safe bowl until melted.
    • Add coconut oil and peppermint extract and stir in.
    Vegan dark chocolate in a microwave safe glass bowl.
    • Pour out onto a parchment lined baking tray and smooth down into a smooth layer. Leave it to set while you work on your white chocolate layer.
    Melted vegan chocolate on a parchment lined baking sheet.
    • Melt the white chocolate in 30 second intervals in a microwave safe bowl until melted.
    • Add coconut oil and peppermint extract and mix in.
    Vegan white chocolate in a glass microwave safe bowl.
    • Your dark chocolate layer should be starting to set at this point but still wet on top. This is ideal as you need it to be wet on top for the two layers to meld together.
    • Pour the white melted white chocolate over the top of the dark chocolate layer and smooth down quickly.
    Melted vegan white chocolate on top of dark on a parchment lined baking sheet.
    • Sprinkle crushed candy canes over the top.
    Vegan peppermint bark on a parchment lined baking tray.

    Tips For The Best Vegan Peppermint Bark

    As easy as this recipe is, it can also go really wrong.

    The way that it goes wrong is if you let the layer of dark chocolate set too much before you add the layer of white chocolate.

    If you make this crucial error, then they will not meld together when setting and will just split apart like two completely separate chocolates.

    Of course if you pour on the white chocolate layer too soon, while the dark chocolate layer is too wet, then it can just create a dark and white chocolate swirl! But really, this is preferable, err on the side of too soon rather than too late. 

    If the dark chocolate is set on the sides, but wet in the middle, then it’s too late, it will not meld together when setting and will just split apart. 

    So once you pour out the layer of vegan dark chocolate, smooth it down and then let it ‘just’ begin to set while you melt the white chocolate and then pour it on and smooth it out.

    It’s okay at this point if there is a small amount of ‘swirl’. You can see in my pics, there is a little bit of swirl in a few of the pieces, it still works. 

    Vegan peppermint bark stacked up on top of white tissue paper.

    Storing and Freezing

    Keep it stored in the fridge where it will last for up to 2 weeks. 

    You can also freeze it for up to 3 months. Let it thaw in the fridge before enjoying.

    Vegan peppermint bark in a stack.

    More Delicious Vegan Christmas Desserts

    1. Vegan Chocolate Bark
    2. Vegan Gingerbread Cake
    3. Vegan Gingerbread Cookies
    4. Vegan Toffee
    5. Vegan Snickerdoodles
    6. Vegan Peanut Brittle

    Did you make this recipe? Be sure to leave a comment and rating below!

    Vegan peppermint bark in a stack.

    Vegan Peppermint Bark

    This vegan peppermint bark has a layer of dark chocolate topped with a layer of vegan white chocolate and crushed candy canes for a wonderfully festive dessert.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American, Vegan
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 16
    Calories: 303kcal
    Author: Alison Andrews

    Ingredients

    For the Dark Chocolate Layer:

    • 14 ounces Vegan Dark Chocolate (400g)
    • 1 tsp Coconut Oil
    • ½ tsp Peppermint Extract

    For the White Chocolate Layer:

    • 14 ounces Vegan White Chocolate (400g)
    • 1 tsp Coconut Oil
    • 1 tsp Peppermint Extract

    For the Crushed Candy Cane Topping:

    • 4 Peppermint Candy Canes Crushed
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    Instructions

    • Break up the dark chocolate into pieces and place in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second intervals bringing it out to stir every 30 seconds until melted.
    • Add in the coconut oil and peppermint extract and stir in.
    • Pour out onto a parchment lined baking tray and smooth down into a smooth layer. Leave it to set while you work on the white chocolate layer.
    • Break up the white chocolate into pieces and place into a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second intervals bringing it out to stir every 30 seconds until melted.
    • Add coconut oil and peppermint extract and mix in.
    • Your dark chocolate layer should be starting to set but still wet on top. This is ideal as you need it to be wet on top for the layers to meld together.
    • Pour the melted white chocolate over the top of the dark chocolate layer and smooth down very quickly.
    • Sprinkle crushed candy canes over the top.
    • Refrigerate until set and then break into pieces. We found the easiest way to break it into pieces was to place the tip of a knife onto the peppermint bark and then gently bash the handle of the knife from the top with a rubber hammer, it breaks it up nicely.

    Notes

    1. Taste test and add more peppermint extract if you prefer it stronger. I used more peppermint extract in the white chocolate layer as I felt it needed more for the flavor to really come through.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Serve | Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2.2g | Fat: 20.8g | Saturated Fat: 15.2g | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 23.1g
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Tracy Sinkinson says

      December 15, 2021 at 9:13 pm

      I cannot stand coconut oil can I use a different oil?

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        December 16, 2021 at 12:30 pm

        You can actually leave it out if you prefer.

        Reply
    2. Charles McGowan says

      December 14, 2021 at 5:50 pm

      Hello –
      I do not have a microwave. Can I use a double boiler method instead?
      Please advise.
      Thanks,
      Charles McG

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        December 15, 2021 at 10:22 am

        Yes definitely!

        Reply
    3. Nancy says

      December 27, 2020 at 9:50 pm

      Thank you so much for this recipe! I made a few batches to give as gifts and received so many compliments!5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        December 28, 2020 at 10:10 am

        Awesome Nancy! Thanks for the amazing review!

        Reply
    4. Jess says

      December 14, 2020 at 7:40 pm

      Does this have to be refrigerated? Or can I mail it?

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        December 15, 2020 at 11:19 am

        If the weather is very cool, then room temperature is okay, but it will still tend to get quite soft so it’s better in the fridge. I wouldn’t mail it.

        Reply
    5. Sam says

      April 30, 2019 at 8:15 am

      Looks amazing and tastes fantastic!!!5 stars

      Reply
    6. Jackie says

      December 20, 2018 at 1:36 pm

      Divine!5 stars

      Reply
    7. Joan says

      December 08, 2018 at 7:20 am

      Thank you again Alison, another great recipe from you. We are so lucky to have you sharing with us.5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        December 08, 2018 at 11:13 am

        Thank you Joan! 🙂

        Reply

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