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Homemade Dark Chocolate

Make your own dark chocolate at home, customizable to your sweetness and flavor preference.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Global
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup cocoa butter chopped
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup or sweetener of choice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Equipment

  • Double boiler or heatproof bowl
  • Spatula
  • Chocolate molds or parchment paper
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Gather your double boiler or heatproof bowl.
  2. Add cocoa butter to the double boiler. Stir occasionally until completely melted and smooth.
  3. Once the cocoa butter is melted, add the cocoa powder and mix well.
  4. Add maple syrup to the mixture and stir continuously until well combined.
  5. Stir in the vanilla extract and sea salt.
  6. Carefully pour the chocolate mixture into molds or onto parchment paper.
  7. Place the molds in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes or until the chocolate is firm.
  8. Once set, gently pop the chocolate out of the molds.

Notes

Store in a cool, dry place to maintain texture, and enjoy on its own or as an ingredient in your favorite desserts.