8 simple recipes: how to make homemade chocolate

Basic rules: how to make chocolate at home

First of all, remember three main rules.

1. High-quality and not expired ingredients for the chosen recipe are the key to success. Only with them the finished product will be tasty and healthy.
2. Most recipes will require the use of a double boiler. This will allow the sweet mass to be heated smoothly and evenly so that the finished sweet does not separate or burn. Although there are recipes for cooking sweets on an open fire burner.
3. The heating temperature of the sweet mass should not exceed 30 degrees. There is no need to use a thermometer to check. Human skin can withstand this temperature very well, so the heating can be assessed with a finger.

Of the many recipes, we recommend trying one first. Prepare a small bar, eat it with pleasure and evaluate the result, and then take a more complex recipe and implement another culinary experiment.

NOTE: How to make homemade chocolate hard? No complications - just put the prepared glaze in the refrigerator.

A classic of the genre: making chocolate from cocoa at home

Real chocolate is always high quality grated cocoa. Of course, you can take cocoa powder and plain milk instead of the more expensive cocoa butter, but this will no longer be a classic. Even an inexperienced cook can make homemade chocolate from cocoa. Requires a minimum of ingredients and effort.

Take:

• grated cocoa – 1 tbsp;
• cocoa butter – 2 tbsp;
• granulated sugar – 0.5 tbsp;
• butter – 1 tbsp..

Algorithm:

1. Fill a large saucepan ¼ full with water. Place a smaller container inside so that it is heated on all sides by steam from boiling water. Turn on the fire.
2. Place both types of oil in a small container. Melt until smooth at a temperature of 20-30 degrees.
3. Add cocoa and sugar a little at a time. Stir constantly so that there are no lumps left in the mixture.
4. Cool the mixture slightly. Pour into a mold (preferably silicone). Refrigerate.
5. After the chocolate mixture has completely hardened, start tasting the sweetness.

Classic recipe

To make a classic product, you will have to use ingredients that are not used in the production of real tiles. But the end result is tasty and reminiscent of industrial analogues. Therefore, chocolate is most often made from cocoa powder using this method.

To prepare you will need:

• 100 g heavy cream;
• half a kilo of granulated sugar;
• 100 g cocoa powder;
• 1 tsp. vanilla sugar;
• 1 tbsp. l. butter.

To begin, to make a delicacy at home, combine all the ingredients in a saucepan. Place on low heat and stir for a few minutes. If the mixture starts to clump, add 1 tsp. water and spread with a spoon. Having achieved a homogeneous mass, pour the cooked mixture onto a wide saucer with sides or into molds until completely solidified in the refrigerator. The mixture can also be used for a cocoa cake by pouring it over the top layer to create a frosting.

Simple and delicious: homemade chocolate made from cocoa powder

High-quality ground cocoa is not always easy to buy, but powder can successfully replace it. And if you add nuts and candied fruits, the sweetness will be in no way inferior to the factory one.

Vanilla Cocoa Powder Filling Bar Recipe

Required:

• cocoa powder – 60 g;
• milk – 100 ml;
• butter - half a small pack;
• granulated sugar – 250 gr.;
• vanilla powder – 0.5 tsp;
• favorite nuts, raisins, candied fruits - a small handful each.

Algorithm:

1. Slowly heat the milk until it boils.
2. Add vanillin powder and granulated sugar in small portions, stirring constantly.
3. Melt the butter in a separate saucepan. Pour into milk.
4. Slowly pour cocoa into the creamy milk liquid. Don't stop stirring.
5. Add the filling. Remove from stove. Pour into molds. Cool slightly. Place in the refrigerator for an hour.

BY THE WAY: You can first pour the filling into the mold and then pour over the chocolate mixture. This will not change the taste.

Chocolate Recipes

There are many ways to make chocolate from cocoa. The difference between them is the use of additional components, each of which requires special processing. The main thing is to follow the recipe for combining them all into a single product. You should first prepare all the necessary equipment and purchase the required amount of ingredients. In particular, to give the sweetness a form, you will need baking molds, ice molds, or regular saucers. And in the future, culinary experiments are limited only by the flight of imagination of the culinary specialist.

With sour cream

Chocolate made from cocoa and sour cream is used to decorate homemade baked goods and as an independent dessert. Depending on the final purpose, the preparation technology is selected. For glazing cakes and pies, chocolate is prepared from cocoa powder (3 tablespoons), sour cream (100 g), powdered sugar (3 tablespoons) and butter (2 tablespoons). The first three products are mixed in a separate bowl and brought to a boil over low heat. Then the butter is introduced, and as soon as it has completely melted, the mixture is removed from the stove. It will need to cool for 2-3 minutes, after which it can be used to decorate baked goods.

Sour cream gives the dessert a delicate texture

If you want to make the dessert in the form of a chocolate bar, then after cooling the mixture will need to be poured into molds and placed in the freezer. You'll be able to eat in about an hour.

Liquid hot chocolate is prepared using water (4 glasses), cocoa powder (80-100 g), sour cream (4 tablespoons), egg yolks (3 pieces) and granulated sugar (1-2 tablespoons). Cocoa is poured into a saucepan, and 1 glass of water is poured into it. The pan is placed on low heat. As soon as the liquid becomes homogeneous (cocoa has dissolved), a mixture of yolks and the remaining water is added to it. And granulated sugar is introduced. The drink must be stirred, but not allowed to boil. After 4-5 minutes it can be removed from the stove. Sour cream is poured into it, everything is thoroughly mixed. Hot chocolate can be poured into cups.

With cream

Preparing a dessert with cream consists of similar steps as in the case of using sour cream. Only liquid chocolate is usually prepared with cream for immediate use (so that the cream does not curdle and thicken). For 2 servings you will need to take:

• cocoa powder (2 tablespoons);
• cream (300 ml);
• corn starch (1 teaspoon);
• granulated sugar (to taste);
• water (1 tbsp).

Mix starch, cocoa and sugar in a saucepan, add water and place on low heat. Heat the cream slightly (not to a boil) and add it to the chocolate in a thin stream. In this case, the liquid must be stirred. The drink should remain on the stove for a few more minutes, but so that it does not boil. After turning off the burner, you should leave it for 5 minutes to let it sit. And then you can pour it into cups.

Vanilla

Preparing vanilla dessert requires the cook to strictly adhere to the established proportions. Otherwise, it may turn out to be the wrong consistency, taste or color.

You need to prepare:

• ground cocoa (50 g);
• farm milk (50 ml);
• butter (65 g);
• granulated sugar (90 g);
• vanillin, vanilla powder (5 g).

Vanilla gives an unforgettable aroma to chocolate

First, the milk is heated (as usual, not to the boiling stage). Vanillin and sugar are added to it, everything is thoroughly mixed. The butter must first be melted until liquid, and then poured into the milk. Finally, cocoa powder is added to the mixture. It is better to pour it through a sieve, stirring to prevent the formation of lumps. It takes 20-25 minutes to simmer the sweetness over low heat, avoiding boiling. Then remove from the stove and pour into molds. The chocolate should harden completely (you can speed up the process by putting it in the refrigerator) and it will be ready to eat.

With coffee

Chocolate with coffee will be appreciated by both those with a sweet tooth and those who like an invigorating drink. True, cooking it is a little more difficult than a standard dessert, due to the greater number of manipulations. First you need to prepare a coffee base: boil water (half a glass), add 5 g of ground coffee, 1 g of vanillin and 2 g of orange zest (preferably fresh) into it. The mixture should boil for 4-5 minutes, then it should be drained and returned to the stove.

Cocoa powder (25 g) is mixed with granulated sugar (250 g) and poured into the coffee base. Everything needs to be stirred and kept on fire for another 5 minutes. Then the resulting composition is supplemented with milk powder (125 g) and butter (125 g). It is better to cut the butter into cubes so that it melts faster, or melt it in advance to a liquid state. The chocolate should have the consistency of a paste at this stage. It will need to be transferred to a container to harden. Before serving, it is recommended to cut with a sharp knife so that the edges do not crumble.

White chocolate

White chocolate is made with cocoa butter. Actually, the dessert recipe appeared in the process of recycling waste from its production. And since then it has enjoyed truly wild popularity. Cocoa butter (100 g) will need to be crushed (you can grate it) and melted in a water bath. The butter is placed on low heat, after which half a glass of milk powder, half a glass of powdered sugar and 1-2 g of vanillin (to taste) are added to it. The mixture is stirred until smooth. The chocolate must be kept on the stove for another 3-5 minutes. At this point, you can add additional ingredients to it: nuts, dried fruits, spices, etc. Then remove from heat and pour into molds to harden (this will take about 2-3 hours). Dessert is ready.

Chocolate is not only tasty, but also a very healthy product. Especially if it is homemade from quality ingredients. The variety of recipes will appeal to the most sophisticated gourmets, and the simplicity of their execution will appeal to novice cooks. At the same time, it will not take much time to prepare: about 30 minutes to prepare and 2-3 hours to cool the dessert.

For breakfast: how to make coffee-flavored chocolate yourself

If you have a nut allergy, prepare your own signature chocolate and coffee delicacy – aromatic and completely natural. All family members will definitely enjoy this treat.

Take:

• cocoa powder – 100 gr.;
• milk powder – 500 gr.;
• granulated sugar – 1 kg;
• butter – 500 gr.;
• ground coffee – 2 tsp;
• water – 2 tbsp.;
• citrus zest (lemon, orange, grapefruit) – tsp.

Algorithm:

• Prepare Turkish coffee in the usual way. But after boiling, add the zest and boil for literally another 30 seconds.
• Strain your favorite drink. Pour into a large container. Return to heat.
• After boiling the coffee, add cocoa and granulated sugar. Boil for 1-3 minutes.
• Carefully add dry milk a little at a time.
• 5. Melt the butter. Turn off the heat. Pour melted butter into the mixture.
• 6. Cool slightly. Pour into the mold. Refrigerate for 30-40 minutes.

For gourmets: dark chocolate at home

Want to make homemade dark chocolate? You only need 3 components and an hour of free time.

Take:

• cocoa powder – 200 gr.;
• butter – 100 gr.;
• granulated sugar – 2 tsp.

Algorithm:

• Melt the butter over a steamer.
• Slowly add the powder and sand. While stirring, bring to a boil.
• After a minute, remove from heat. Let cool slightly. Pour into a silicone mold. Place in the refrigerator to harden.

Recipe 3: how to make homemade chocolate (raw)

You can make the most natural chocolate without harmful additives or sweeteners yourself.

• cocoa beans -100 gr,
• cocoa butter - 80-100 g,
• raisins, pistachios - to taste
• Jerusalem artichoke syrup, agave, cinnamon, vanilla - to taste.

The most difficult thing in this matter is to purchase cocoa beans and cocoa butter. But if you set a goal, then it’s not so difficult. The number of people seeking to eat tasty and natural products is increasing, and demand creates supply.

Melt the cocoa butter in a water bath, grind the cocoa beans in a coffee grinder, chop the pistachios with a knife or in a chopper. Mix all the ingredients, pour into a mold lined with cling film, and place in the refrigerator to harden for 1-2 hours. That's all!

More tender than tender: how to make milk chocolate at home

More ingredients and time are needed to make homemade milk chocolate, but the delicacy will be an excellent dessert for children, hypertensive patients and those who do not like dark chocolate. We suggest making a delicacy with an unusual filling.

Take:

• cream 25% fat – 200 ml;
• milk 6% fat – 200 ml;
• cocoa powder – 12 tbsp;
• butter – 80 gr.;
• flour – 4 tbsp;
• granulated sugar – 300 gr.;
• marshmallows, cookies, waffles - 2 pcs.

Algorithm:

• Mix cream and milk in a saucepan. Pour in cocoa and sand.
• Place the mixture on low heat. Heat the contents until the sugar dissolves, stirring constantly.
• Add melted butter. Gently pour in the flour. Mix thoroughly to remove lumps.
• Cut marshmallows, crumble cookies and waffles. Add the filling.
• 5. Pour liquid milk chocolate onto a high baking sheet or into silicone molds. Let cool slightly. Refrigerate.

Using the same recipe, you can make a classic milk bar. Just skip the part about adding marshmallows, cookies and waffles.

Simple recipe

To use a minimum of ingredients and make chocolate at home, you can use the simplest recipe. It will require the following components:

• cocoa - 100 g;
• sugar - 1 tsp;
• butter - 50 g;
• high fat milk - 2 tablespoons.

Homemade chocolate can also be with nuts

First you need to heat the milk over low heat, making sure that it does not boil, and then add sugar and cocoa. Melt the butter in a water bath and add it to the same mixture, mix thoroughly until smooth, after which it needs to be simmered over low heat for a few more minutes. The mixture is poured into molds, cooled, and then placed in the cold. The frozen cubes can be eaten after a couple of hours.

Color matters: making and coloring white chocolate

White chocolate has its share of admirers, which is very easy to make at home.

Take:

• cocoa butter – 200 gr.;
• powdered sugar – 200 gr.;
• powdered milk – 200 g;
• vanilla sugar - tsp.

Algorithm:

• Melt the butter.
• Add powdered sugar and milk powder - in small portions and stirring constantly so that no lumps appear.
• Mix the heated mixture with a mixer.
• Pour to set. Refrigerate.

Using the same recipe, you can easily make pink chocolate at home. You only need to add cherry or strawberry yogurt 10 minutes after removing the mixture from the stove.

TIP: Want to dye your white frosting a different color? Use natural dyes from freeze-dried or dried fruits, berries, and vegetables. For example, pumpkin powder will turn the sweetness yellow and provide a warm flavor that pairs well with walnut, nutmeg, cinnamon or caramel. For purple-pink delicacies, pitahaya powder is suitable, for pink - raspberry, strawberry powder or black carrot juice powder, for green - matcha powder or spinach leaves.

No restrictions: how to make lean chocolate

Made without milk or butter, this signature sweet is a wonderful dessert if you have dietary restrictions.

Required:

• cocoa powder – 100 gr.;
• granulated sugar – 4 tbsp;
• water – 1 tbsp.;
• flour - 2 tbsp.

Algorithm:

1. Mix the powder with sugar. Fill with water. Place on the fire and heat until it boils.
2. While stirring, slowly add flour. Cook over low heat until the mixture thickens.
3. Pour into a mold and refrigerate.

If you have diabetes and overweight, hypertension and other health problems, you don’t have to give up sweets, because you can make homemade chocolate from carob.

Take:

• cocoa butter – 100 gr.;
• crushed carob – 80 g;
• milk powder – 60 gr.

Algorithm:

1. Melt the butter over a steamer.
2. Add carob and milk powder. Stir to achieve thickness and homogeneity. Remove from heat.
3. Pour into mold. Refrigerate.

NOTE: Crushed carob is made from unripe crushed fruits of Ceratonia capita, which are 50% sugar. The product is considered dietary, therefore it is suitable for diabetes, during a diet, and for children’s diets.

"Manly" dessert

Chocolate with ginger and salt is something new! Men will go crazy for such a manly dessert, which contains a lot of nuts and no sugar at all.

Ingredients:

• cocoa powder - 100 g
• cocoa butter – 50 g
• grated almonds - 2 tbsp. l.
• chopped pistachios - 2 tbsp. l.
• ginger - to taste
• coarse sea salt - to taste

Melt the cocoa butter in a water bath, add cocoa powder, add ground nuts and mix everything well. Add ground ginger and sea salt and stir again. Cool the chocolate mixture for 10 minutes and pour it into the molds. Then you can put the chocolate in the refrigerator.

The Aztecs idolized chocolate and considered it a heavenly drink that gave extraordinary strength and energy. Chocolate, in their opinion, restored the joy of life and filled it with great meaning. However, our contemporaries think exactly the same. For example, the American writer Sarah Edison Allen liked to repeat: “How quickly sometimes everything in life can change, but when all other means have been tried, an ordinary chocolate bar helps...” I would like to add - especially if it is natural and made with your own hands.

Get creative: how to decorate a cake with chocolate icing

While your signature sweet has not hardened, it is ideal for decorating desserts and baked goods. Just don't put the glaze in the refrigerator to cool.

You can also use purchased tiles. Break them apart and melt them under steam. Add a piece of butter and a third of a glass of milk. In the microwave, a broken tile will turn into glaze at a minimum temperature in just 1-2 minutes.

How to fill a cake with chocolate glaze? It's as simple as that: pour the warm mixture into the center of the cake and smooth it out with a spatula. And if you pour a little more glaze and “push” it to the edges with a spatula, you will get delicious chocolate smudges on the sides of the cake.

It’s also easy to paint with homemade glaze. It is enough to have a cooking syringe on hand. At worst, make a bag out of parchment. Fill a syringe or bag with hot icing and write your congratulations on the cake.

ADVICE. If you are using store-bought tiles for the glaze, it is important to know how to determine its quality. A good natural product melts in your mouth and melts over the fire. Tiles with additives and substitutes have a waxy taste, melt in your hands, and break without a characteristic click.

Don't have time or opportunity to go to the store for ingredients? Order a ready-made kit online from the Fidelity to Quality factory to quickly and inexpensively make chocolate at home. The set includes Belgian milk chocolate drops, several types of filling, a plastic mold and instructions.