Homemade Chocolate With Cocoa Powder
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 271kcal
Learn how to make homemade chocolate with cocoa powder, milk powder, and a touch of rum. This easy Romanian recipe is ready in 20 minutes.
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Equipment
- 1 Saucepan
- 1 mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 250 g powdered milk
- 2 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 200 g demerara sugar brown sugar
- 100 ml water
- 100 g butter unsalted
- 1 tablespoon vanilla sugar
- 1 teaspoon rum essence
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Heat thef water together with the demerara sugar and vanilla sugar. Simmer for 4-5 minutes for a softer chocolate, or 8-10 minutes for a firmer, more brittle texture.
- Add the butter and mix until it melts. Then, add the rum essence to preserve its stronger aroma.
- Combine the milk powder and cocoa powder in a bowl. Pour the warm syrup and mix everything with a spatula or wooden spoon.
- Mix well until everything is well incorporated and no traces of milk or cocoa powder are visible.
- Pour the mixture into a baking dish lined with plastic kitchen foil, ensuring it's level.
- Place the tray in a cool place or in the refrigerator for at least two hours, or preferably overnight.
- Once firm, you can slice it into any shape and size you desire.
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Notes
You can use vegan milk powder and vegan butter alternatives to make a plant-based version.
Replace the demerara sugar with a sugar-free alternative like erythritol or stevia.
Simmer the sugar syrup for 4-5 minutes for a softer chocolate, or 8-10 minutes for a firmer, more brittle texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 203mg | Potassium: 459mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 313IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 304mg | Iron: 0.4mg
