Vegan Mars Bar

This Vegan Mars Bar recipe (also known as Milky Way) is a real copycat where it is made with fluffy nougat and soft caramel, dipped in chocolate.

This recipe uses a soy protein-based meringue for fluffy nougat along with a rich coconut milk-based caramel.

CourseDessert

CuisineAmerican

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Rest Time3

Servings

Calories437kcal

Prepare a two-inch-deep pan by lining it with parchment paper, then rubbing the exterior of the paper with coconut oil.
Premeasure the Cocoa Powder and vanilla as you will need to add it quickly once it's required
Add everything in the Mergine for Nougat section to a stand mixer and run on high with the whisk attachment. Keep it running for at least 10 minutes while you heat up the sugar
Add the 3/4 cup water to a large heavy duty pot along with the 2 tbs of agar agar. Whisk it to prevent any clumps and bring to a boil
Add the sugar and gently stir in, try to avoid splashing on the sides of the pan. Using a candy thermometer bring the sugar mixture to 245F, this should take about 10 minutes
Take the pot off the heat and add in the coco powder and vanilla, mix well
While the stand mixer is running on high with the mergine, slowly pour in the hot sugar mixture. Turn off as soon as everything is mixed to prevent it from deflating
Pour the Nougat into the prepared pan and place in the refrigerator to set.
Wait an hour before starting the caramel

Add the coconut milk, oil, sugar, syrup, and salt to a large pot, gently stir trying to prevent any splashing
Using a wet pastry brush (a damp towel can work in a pinch), and wash the sides of the pan to prevent sugar crystals from building up on the sides. If those sugar crystals get into the caramel, it can alter the molecular structure of the sugar and make it gritty.
Bring the sugar mixture up to 250F, then take off heat and whisk in vanilla and cream of tartar
Pour the caramel over the nougat and refrigerate for 2 hours

Take the candy out of the pan and cut it into 1 1/2 inch sized bars and place on a large sheet
Space the bars out so they aren't touching and put them in the freezer for at least 15 Minutes
Melt and temper your chocolate
Dip the bars into the chocolate using two forks, shaking off the excess, and set onto a baking sheet
Once all the bars are dipped place them in the fridge for the chocolate to set

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