Dark Chocolate
This is a simple, easy, no-fuss method using 3 ingredients without tempering. As long as you refrigerate or freeze them immediately and eat straight from the fridge or freezer, it's totally fine. Of course, with tempering, the chocolate will have a nice glossy look with a good snap and can be kept at room temperature of 13 to 15C or 55 to 60F. The other tricky part is that we have to temper the chocolate at a room temperature of 18C or 64F with low humidity and where I live, the weather is hot and humid which makes it impossible to temper chocolates. Hence, I can only show you this easy and simple method. The beauty of making our own chocolate is that we can add any flavors, fillings and level of sweetness based on our preferred liking. And wrapping them up individually for single servings and store in the fridge or freezer is so convenient for when that craving kicks in or as a treat.
1. For best results, weigh the ingredients with a digital scale
2. Prepare the silicone molds, fillings and flavors you intend to use.
3. Use a double boiler method. Bring a pot of water to a simmering level and top with a suitable bowl.
4. Add the coconut oil. If your coconut oil is still solid, then let it melt completely over low heat before adding the sweetener.
5. Add the sweetener and whisk until dissolved.
6. Turn off the heat and add the unsweetened cocoa powder. Whisk until the texture is silky-smooth.
7. Taste and adjust the sweetness level.
8. Pour into the silicone mold and tap a few times to ensure even distribution.
9. Chill for about 1 to 2 hours or longer until the chocolates are hardened.
10. Remove chocolates from molds and wrap with the chocolate wrappers.
11. Store leftover chocolates in the fridge or freezer.
12. This recipe makes about 3 of the standard bar silicone molds (as seen in the video).
13. As I mentioned above, I am unable to show you how to temper the chocolates as I live in a hot and humid climate. If you wish to temper your chocolates, please refer to the tons of information available on the internet.
[Total Servings = 13 @ 25 g each]
NUTRITION INFO PER SERVING
Total Carb = 3.7 g
Dietary Fiber = 1.9 g
Net Carb = 1.8 g
Calories = 114
Total Fat = 10.5 g
Protein = 1.9 g
This nutrition information is just a guide. Feel free to use your own macro calculation app for accuracy.
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