Description
This Homemade Dark Chocolate recipe is simple, customizable, and perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings! With just a few basic ingredients, you can make delicious, rich, and smooth dark chocolate right at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cocoa butter (about 170g)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (about 45g)
- 2–3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (depending on your sweetness preference)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional, e.g. almonds, hazelnuts)
- 1/4 cup dried fruit (optional, e.g. cranberries, raisins)
Instructions
- Melt the cocoa butter: In a double boiler or microwave, melt the cocoa butter gently until it becomes liquid.
- Add cocoa powder: Once the cocoa butter is melted, add the unsweetened cocoa powder and stir well to combine.
- Sweeten the mixture: Stir in the maple syrup or honey to the mixture until smooth. Adjust sweetness according to your taste.
- Add vanilla & salt: Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt (if using) to enhance the flavor.
- Add extras (optional): If you’re adding chopped nuts or dried fruit, stir them into the chocolate mixture.
- Pour into molds: Pour the chocolate mixture into silicone molds or a lined tray.
- Cool and set: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until the chocolate hardens completely.
- Serve and enjoy: Once set, remove the chocolate from the molds and break it into pieces. Enjoy your homemade dark chocolate!
Notes
- If you prefer a sweeter chocolate, add more maple syrup or honey.
- You can experiment with different flavorings, such as a pinch of cinnamon or chili powder, for a unique twist.
- Store the chocolate in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack, Homemade Sweets
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (1/12th of recipe)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0g