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Vegan White Chocolate Bark

November 15, 2013 by Cara

Sometimes I like to get a bit complicated in the kitchen. I’m not intimated by recipes that say they take an hour or 2 to create because cooking and baking are my opportunities to relax (that’s right, I said relax) and unwind from what is going on in my day. Don’t get me wrong, I love a simple and quick recipe (especially for dinner) but I live in my kitchen these days and I don’t mind putting a tent in it and sleeping over.

Vegan White Chocolate Bark

Now, I realize that not everyone feels this way and so I’m always up for creating recipes that are quick and easy to follow. Since I pretty much skipped over Thanksgiving and marched right into Christmas, I figured this would be the perfect little nibble for both holidays. And this recipe is nothing short of simple too! If you are looking for a beautifully quick recipe to bring over to your relatives this holiday (whichever one you choose) then this Vegan White Chocolate Bark will do just fine.

Vegan White Chocolate Bark

Vegan White Chocolate Bark Recipe

To make one 5″ x 2/5″ bar, you will need:

  • 1/3 c. non-dairy white chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp. coconut oil (optional)
  • 1/4 c. dried cranberries
  • 1/4 c. toasted pistachios

Directions:

For each bar, you are going to need 1/3 c. vegan white chocolate chips, found either at your local health store if you are so lucky to have a place that sells them nearby, or simply buy them online (I just bought 4 more bags).

On a piece of wax paper, measure out a 5″ x  2.5″ rectangle. Now please hear me on this friends. At first I did the outline with a pen but then quickly realized after it had set that the pen had seeped into the chocolate. Ha! The next round, I just used a butter knife (as seen in the second picture below–if you can see those markings). It’s not sexy to serve white chocolate bark to your friends and family with a pen line running on the back of it. Just saying…

In a small saucepan, melt your chocolate with 1 tsp. coconut oil (optional–this just gives it a nice, smooth flavor) over low heat until it is completely melted.  Or you can do this in the microwave in 30 second increments. Keep in mind that this will only make 1 small bar, so feel free to double, triple, etc. this recipe if needed. You want a bit of thickness to the bar too (as seen in the photo to the right below so make sure if you do double or whatever the recipe, that you are keeping the thickness too when measuring out the bark.

Place the dollop of chocolate on top of the wax paper and spread gently with the back of a spoon until it fits perfectly into the rectangle you have plotted out. Sprinkle dried cranberries and toasted pistachios over and gently press down into the chocolate (this ensures that when you go to slice it, all the toppings won’t instantly fall off).

Allow it to set for 15 minutes in the freezer or until completely dried set. Slice into small pieces carefully with a sharp knife and share with family and friends. Or eat it all yourself. There are no judgments here. Just happy bellies.

Vegan White Chocolate Bark

Now if you’ll excuse me, I have a birthday to attend to…

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  • Cranberry Orange SconesCranberry Orange Scones

Filed Under: Chocolate/Candy, Christmas, Dairy-Free, Desserts, Vegan

About Cara

Based in Chicago with her husband and son, Cara is the creator behind the site Fork and Beans: A place where kids can have fun with their food.

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Comments

  1. Francesca

    December 23, 2016 at 6:04 am

    Hi Cara! Thank you so much for being part of my “20 gifts you can make this holiday season” roundup
    at https://sevenroses.net/2016/12/20-gifts-can-make-holiday-season/
    This white chocolate bark looks simply marvelous!
    Happy holidays! β™₯

  2. Molly (Based on a Sprue Story)

    November 18, 2013 at 7:04 pm

    I have all these ingredients (besides the pistachios) in my pantry and would LOVE to make these beautiful things. Unfortunately, if I keep snacking on the white chocolate chips and dried cranberries plain, it’ll never happen. Now THAT’S a simple snack. Probably a bit less satisfying, though. πŸ˜›

    • Cara

      December 9, 2013 at 10:20 am

      I do the same thing but with the white chocos and macadamia nuts. Makes me feel like I am eating one of those cookies πŸ™‚ Good luck, Molly! xo ha

  3. marina

    November 18, 2013 at 3:59 pm

    Where can I buy white chocolate with no lactose? Im hayward ca
    Can some tell please πŸ™‚

    • Cara

      November 18, 2013 at 4:01 pm

      Hi Marina,
      The link is in the post for the brand I use but I will re-link it here for you: http://www.amazon.com/King-David-Kosher-Lactose-Chocolate/dp/B006QXXWGY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1384819235&sr=8-1&keywords=non+dairy+white+chocolate+chips
      Best part is all you have to do is order them online and wait for their delivery πŸ™‚
      xo

      • marina

        November 18, 2013 at 4:09 pm

        Thanks a lot πŸ™‚

  4. Gabby @ the veggie nook

    November 17, 2013 at 12:58 pm

    There’s something about white chocolate and cranberries that just screams holidays to me. LOVE this! Especially since quick and easy is the name of the game for me lately!

    • Cara

      December 9, 2013 at 10:21 am

      Sometimes you just need an easy to throw together recipe πŸ™‚

  5. Jan

    November 15, 2013 at 4:17 pm

    ooooooooooooo BIRTHDAY BARK! looks amazing. you are amazing.

    • Cara

      December 9, 2013 at 10:21 am

      You know who is amazing? My COACH!

  6. Melissa

    November 15, 2013 at 11:43 am

    This recipe is an Ina Garten original…

    • Cara

      November 15, 2013 at 12:40 pm

      Oooo i love me some Barefoot Contessa! I didn’t realize this was her original though. I used to eat this stuff (dairy version) as a kid every holiday….

  7. Jennifer

    November 15, 2013 at 11:41 am

    Which brand of vegan white chocolate chips did you use? I forget the name of the brand I’ve tried (I’ll recognize it when I see it), but they were disgusting πŸ™

    • Jennifer

      November 15, 2013 at 11:44 am

      Ah, I remember which they were: Lieber’s decorating chips, in the blue bag.

      • Cara

        November 15, 2013 at 12:44 pm

        Liebers, yes i think You are right. In a yellow bag these days. Know i don’t find them offensive arty all. Easy melt and decent taste! Not bad right? πŸ˜‰

        • Jennifer

          November 15, 2013 at 1:00 pm

          I’ll have to give them another try. I made white chip cookies with them and did not their flavor or texture at all =/
          Thanks!

          • Cara

            November 18, 2013 at 4:07 pm

            They are not Liebers after all, they are King David Kosher: http://www.amazon.com/King-David-Kosher-Lactose-Chocolate/dp/B006QXXWGY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1384819235&sr=8-1&keywords=non+dairy+white+chocolate+chips
            Hooray! Give them a try πŸ™‚ xo

  8. Richa

    November 15, 2013 at 10:38 am

    Happy Birthday! and these barks look gorgeous. i dont think i can share

    • Cara

      December 9, 2013 at 10:21 am

      I’m not good with sharing either πŸ™‚

  9. Lisa@Nothingbutblueskies

    November 15, 2013 at 8:08 am

    First off, Happy Birthday!!! I am a new follower, and I m LOVING your recipes! Can’t wait to try this one! I was diagnosed with Celiac disease a year ago, and I am a colon cancer survivor. (Yes, they now think the cancer came from un-treaded Celiac.) I have been a clean eater since my cancer 4 1/2 yrs ago, and I am so thankful for amazing foodies and bloggers like you that create such tasty “alternatives” to the standard american (junk laden) diet. Thank you for what you do, and THANK YOU for sharing it with us!

    Have a great day!!
    xo-Lisa

    • Cara

      December 9, 2013 at 10:22 am

      Thank you SO MUCH for this comment, Lisa! What super sweet words–did I say thank you already? Because well, thank you πŸ™‚

  10. Jackie (ur mom is standing right behind me :) )

    November 15, 2013 at 5:07 am

    Oooo oooo Oooo!!!!! happy birthday as well! πŸ™‚ and u still really reallllyy realllyyyy need an online shop! πŸ™‚

    • Cara

      December 9, 2013 at 10:23 am

      Haha! I know, I need to work on that, don’t I??? I just need to get this cookbook done and then I will start looking into it πŸ™‚ Thank you for the birthday wishes (despite the fact that I am one month late in the gratitude) πŸ™‚ xo

  11. Your Biggest Fan!

    November 15, 2013 at 5:04 am

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR CARA, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!……….ring a ding ding πŸ™‚
    P.S. The bark looks fabulous!
    XOXOXOX

    • Cara

      December 9, 2013 at 10:23 am

      You always did have a nice singing voice…

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