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Making chocolates from scratch—using cocoa beans and processing them—is a job best left to the professionals and those with a lot of free time. And let's face it—when you want chocolate, you don't want to wait! Cheer up, the answer's at hand—make chocolate from the stuff you (usually) find in your cupboard or fridge. You'll be enjoying blissful, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate in no time.
Things You Should Know
- Place softened butter and cocoa powder into a bowl and then stir until the mixture is in a paste form.
- Heat your chocolate mix in a double boiler along with water, milk, and sugar.
- Put your mixture into a mold or ice cube tray and let it sit in the freezer for 10 hours. After that, you're done!
Ingredients
- 2 cups (220g) cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup (170g) butter, softened at room temperature
- 1/2 cup (100g) sugar (preferably powdered)
- 2/3 cup (150ml) milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
Steps
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Blend the cocoa powder and butter. The first thing you want to do is place the cocoa powder and softened butter in a bowl. Stir them until they're nice and blended and a paste forms. [1] X Research source- Transfer the chocolate mixture into a bowl (or the top of a double boiler ).
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Fill a saucepan or double boiler about 1/4 full with water (1 cup). Place the chocolate mixture on top of the saucepan or double boiler, and bring the water on the lower part to just simmering over low heat. [2] X Research source
- Heat until hot, stirring frequently. Regularly scrape the chocolate off the sides with a rubber spatula to prevent scorching. When the paste is hot (but not cooked), put it back in the blender and blend until smooth.
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Blend in the milk and sugar. Stir the paste, and add the milk and sugar gradually. Mix well until the paste is smooth and creamy. Now give the mixture a taste and add more sugar or salt as needed. [3] X Research source
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Pour the mixture into a mold or ice cube tray using a piping bag . This will give your chocolates a beautiful swirl on top. Or you can just use the spatula to transfer the mixture to the mold—either way works. Place the mold in the freezer until the chocolate sets. This could take up to 10 hours. [4] X Research source
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Take the chocolates out and dust with powdered sugar . Enjoy!
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QuestionCan water be added to the cocoa and butter paste?Community AnswerDon't add water, as it will change the texture of the chocolate for the worse.
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QuestionDoes the water go into the chocolate or is it just used to hear it?Community AnswerDo not put water into the chocolate. Even a small amount can make it seize. The water is just used to heat the chocolate. Put water in the saucepan and put the chocolate mixture on top in a bowl so it melts together.
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QuestionWhat should I use if I don't have a double boiler?Community AnswerUse a thick-bottomed container. Place a small bowl above the container; it should not touch the water inside the container. Use this set up whenever you require a double boiler.
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- Don't add too much water or the chocolate will seize (form lumps and stick together). [5] X Research sourceThanks
- Use an ice cube mold for a classic shape.Thanks
- Don't add too much milk or the paste will become too runny. If this does happen, add a bit of cocoa powder.Thanks
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- If the pan gets too hot, remove it from the stove. Keep stirring and return the pan to the heat when it has cooled down. My grandmother taught me that! It works especially well with a single pot and a gas burner.
- If you plan on adding nuts or raisins, add them as late as possible to the batter as it's cooking. If you add them too early they'll melt or burn and it won't be particularly tasty.
- If you only have granulated sugar, pour the milk and sugar in a separate container. Stir it until the sugar dissolves. Then, pour it in the cocoa powder and butter mixture.
- After you put the chocolate in the mold, tap the container on the counter a few times to get rid of any air bubbles.
- Be careful about adding too much milk. Excessive milk will leave the chocolate tasting kind of watery texture-wise.
- If you're in a rush, put the batter in a flat tin with parchment paper. The chocolate will set much faster.
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Warnings
- It could possibly take over 10 hours to freeze.Thanks
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Things You'll Need
- 2-quart saucepan
- Food processor
- Mold or ice cube tray
References
- ↑ https://hebbarskitchen.com/white-chocolate-recipe-milk-chocolate/
- ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-the-easiest-chocolate-fudge-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-180891
- ↑ https://www.inthekitchenwithmatt.com/homemade-milk-chocolate
- ↑ https://pamsdailydish.com/simple-homemade-dark-chocolate/
- ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/food-science-why-chocolate-seizes-48510
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To make chocolate with cocoa powder, blend 2 cups of cocoa powder and ¾ cup of softened butter until it becomes a paste. Fill a double boiler with 1 cup of water, and place the chocolate on the top of the boiler, heating to a simmer over low heat. Gradually stir in ½ cup of sugar and 2/3 cups, mixing until the chocolate is smooth and creamy. Pour the chocolate into a mold and let it cool before serving! For easy molds you can find around your house, including how to use an ice cube tray to make your chocolate, read on!
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- "The chocolate was easy to make. My whole family liked it. But instead of it being hard like chocolate, it turned out to be more like fudge which is something I like. I had to reduce the amount of cocoa because I had dark cocoa powder that makes it taste bittersweet. I think that is why it turned a little like fudge. Otherwise, it was very good. Taking it out was a little hard though. " ..." more
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"The chocolate was easy to make. My whole family liked it. But instead of it being hard like chocolate, it turned out to be more like fudge which is something I like. I had to reduce the amount of cocoa because I had dark cocoa powder that makes it taste bittersweet. I think that is why it turned a little like fudge. Otherwise, it was very good. Taking it out was a little hard though. "
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"My friend and I did a FaceTime call, and both made chocolate! It was very fun, and tastes yummy! We did a 4th of the recipe and that was enough. It is a bit hard to mix the cocoa powder and butter together, though. It was a great way to have fun and make something yummy! "
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"I made this just now. Delicious! I'm waiting for it to freeze and I recommend this recipe. Couple of notes: I halved the recipe. I needed to add about a quarter cup more sugar and milk."
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"This turned out very well for me! I added a teaspoon of powdered vanilla because I love the taste. There are many possible variations for this basic recipe and I'll have fun with it."
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"This was fun to make. The only hard part was mixing the butter and cocoa powder at the start, but the rest was easy. I'm just waiting for it to freeze. It tastes good though."
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