December is the season of “last-minute treats,” and these 3-Ingredient Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cups are exactly the kind of recipe that blows up on Pinterest right now. They look impressive, taste like a holiday dream, and require almost no effort — which is exactly what makes them so viral.

This recipe hits all the December trends: 3 ingredients, no-bake, peppermint, chocolate, and quick holiday desserts. These cups taste like a mix between peppermint bark and a chocolate truffle, with a satisfying crunch from crushed candy canes and a smooth, creamy chocolate base. They’re festive, vibrant, and ridiculously easy to photograph.

Another reason these perform like crazy: people love simple holiday treats they can whip up for parties, teacher gifts, potlucks, and family movie nights. These chocolate cups deliver that Pinterest-friendly “wow” factor with minimal effort and maximum flavor.

And once the holiday season ends? Just remove “peppermint,” update the topping, and you instantly have 3-Ingredient Chocolate Crunch Cups — evergreen, snackable, and perfect all year.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

• Only 3 ingredients
• No baking, no mess, no fuss
• Festive peppermint crunch
• Smooth, rich, creamy vegan chocolate
• Perfect for holiday gifting
• Ultra-viral winter Pinterest content

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🎄 3-Ingredient Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cups (Vegan, No-Bake)

Courses: Dessert

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 25 mins Total Time 30 mins

Best Season: Winter

Description

Easy vegan peppermint chocolate crunch cups made with just 3 ingredients. A festive, no-bake holiday treat with a perfect blend of creamy chocolate and peppermint crunch.

Ingredients

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• 1½ cups vegan chocolate chips (dark or semi-sweet)
• ½ cup crushed candy cane
• 2 tbsp coconut oil

Optional toppings: extra crushed peppermint, flaky salt, or white chocolate drizzle (vegan)

Instructions

Step 1 — Melt the chocolate

1. Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together until smooth.
   

Step 2 — Add the crunch

1. Stir in crushed candy cane until evenly mixed.
   

Step 3 — Fill the liners

1. Scoop the mixture into mini muffin liners.
   

Step 4 — Top it off

1. Sprinkle extra crushed candy cane on top.
   

Step 5 — Chill & serve

1. Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes or until set.
   

Note

TIPS

• Use mini muffin liners for perfect bite-sized portions.
• Add flaky salt if you want a sweet-salty combo.
• Use white chocolate to make a “peppermint bark cup” swirl.
• Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.