Introduction: Making homemade chocolate can be a fun and rewarding experience. Whether you’re crafting a special treat for a loved one or indulging in a sweet creation, this recipe provides a simple way to make rich, creamy chocolate from scratch. With just a few ingredients, you can create delicious chocolate tailored to your taste preferences.
Ingredients:
For Classic Dark Chocolate:
1 cup (200g) cocoa butter (raw, food-grade)
1 cup (100g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup (100g) coconut sugar or granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
A pinch of salt
For Milk Chocolate:
1 cup (200g) cocoa butter (raw, food-grade)
1/2 cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup (100g) milk powder
1/2 cup (100g) coconut sugar or granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
A pinch of salt
Optional Add-ins:
Nuts (e.g., almonds, hazelnuts)
Dried fruit (e.g., raisins, dried cranberries)
Sea salt for sprinkling
Spice additions (e.g., cinnamon, chili powder)
Instructions:
1. Prepare Your Equipment:
Use silicone molds or a parchment-lined baking dish to shape your chocolate. Silicone molds are particularly useful for easily popping out the finished chocolate.
2. Melt the Cocoa Butter:
Chop the cocoa butter into small pieces for even melting.
In a double boiler, melt the cocoa butter over low heat. If you don’t have a double boiler, place a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water, ensuring the bowl doesn’t touch the water.
Stir occasionally until the cocoa butter is fully melted and smooth.
3. Mix in Cocoa Powder and Sweetener:
Remove the melted cocoa butter from heat.
Gradually whisk in the cocoa powder until fully incorporated and smooth.
Add the sugar and continue to whisk until the mixture is well combined and the sugar is dissolved.
If making milk chocolate, add the milk powder at this stage and whisk until smooth.
4. Add Flavors:
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