Vegan Peppermint Bark
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5
Vegan Peppermint Bark
Description
This Vegan Peppermint Bark starts by crushing candy canes to add a bright, crisp peppermint flavor. Vegan semi-sweet chocolate chips are melted in short bursts in the microwave and poured onto parchment-lined baking trays, leveled, and chilled briefly. Before the dark chocolate fully hardens, vegan white chocolate chips are melted similarly and poured over the first layer to bind with it. This technique allows the two layers to adhere properly. The crushed candy canes are sprinkled on top to provide a festive appearance and a refreshing crunch contrasting the creamy chocolate layers.
The bark is chilled enough to set but not too long to keep the layers bonded. Using parchment paper with some overhang makes removing the bark simple once solidified. Optionally, coconut oil can be added to melted chocolate for better melting and texture. Variations include creating a swirl by mixing the two chocolates prior to setting. The final product offers a holiday treat free from animal products, highlighting quality vegan chocolates and peppermint.
Ingredients
- 3 candy canes crushed
- 1 vegan semisweet chocolate chips 9-ounce bag
- 1 vegan white chocolate chips 9-ounce bag
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil optional
Instructions
- Line a 8x8 baking tray with parchment paper and set aside. Crush the candy canes and set aside.
- In a medium microwave safe bowl, add the semisweet vegan chocolate chips and one tablespoon of coconut oil if using. Microwave for 30 seconds, remove the bowl from the microwave and mix well. Repeat the process in increments of 30 seconds until the vegan chocolate is almost fully melted. Be careful not to overcook the vegan chocolate. It will burn and become dry and unusable.
- Pour the melted vegan chocolate in the prepared baking tray and level the vegan chocolate. Put it in the refrigerator for 10 minutes. Do not leave it longer or it will fully solidify. It needs to be slightly melted in order for the vegan white chocolate to bind together with the vegan dark chocolate.
- In the medium microwave safe bowl, add the vegan white chocolate. Microwave for 30 seconds, remove the bowl from the microwave and mix well. Repeat the process in increments of 30 seconds until the vegan chocolate is almost fully melted. Be careful not to overcook the vegan chocolate. It will burn and become dry and unusable.
- Slowly pour the vegan white chocolate over the vegan dark chocolate and move the tray around to level it. Sprinkle the crushed candy cane and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- Remove from the fridge and break it apart into the desired size chunks.
Notes
- Use good-quality vegan chocolate made with cocoa butter for the best flavor and texture.
- Leave enough parchment paper overhang on the baking tray for easy removal of the bark after setting.
- Pour the white chocolate before the dark chocolate fully sets to ensure the layers bind properly.
- For a marbled look, pour the first chocolate layer, then immediately add the second and swirl with a skewer.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 18x8 pan
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2800 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 2800kcal | 140% |
| Carbohydrates | 308g | 103% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 199g | 306% |
| Saturated Fat | 126g | 630% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Fiber | 34g | 136% |
| Sugar | 239g | 478% |
| Calcium | 664mg | 66% |
| Iron | 37mg | 206% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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