Description
Luxurious dark chocolate whispers sweet secrets of indulgence, melting hearts with its rich, velvety embrace. Chocolate artisans will discover pure bliss in this simple yet elegant recipe, crafting a sensory experience that lingers deliciously on the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup (240 ml) melted coconut oil
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon ground coffee beans or instant coffee
Sweeteners:
- 2–4 tablespoons stevia (or any sweetener of your choice)
Instructions
- Establish a double boiler setup by positioning a glass bowl atop a pot of gently simmering water, ensuring the bowl doesn’t touch the water surface.
- Pour melted coconut oil into the glass bowl, allowing it to warm evenly.
- Carefully sift cocoa powder into the oil, whisking continuously to create a smooth, integrated mixture with no lumps.
- Incorporate ground coffee beans or instant coffee, stirring until thoroughly distributed throughout the chocolate base.
- Introduce your chosen sweetener (stevia or alternative), mixing meticulously to ensure complete dissolution and uniform flavor.
- Carefully transfer the liquid chocolate mixture into silicone molds or ice cube trays, using a spoon to distribute evenly and minimize air bubbles.
- Position the filled molds in the freezer, allowing the chocolate to solidify for approximately 15 minutes at 0°F (-18°C).
- Remove from freezer once chocolate has completely set, displaying a firm, glossy appearance.
- Gently extract the chocolate pieces from the molds, ready to savor your homemade dark chocolate creation.
Notes
- Customize sweetness levels by experimenting with different natural sweeteners like monk fruit, stevia, or maple syrup for varied flavor profiles.
- Ensure water doesn’t touch the glass bowl when creating the double boiler to prevent moisture from seizing the chocolate mixture.
- Enhance chocolate texture by using a fine-mesh sifter when adding cocoa powder, which eliminates potential lumps and creates smoother consistency.
- Transform recipe into vegan or keto-friendly versions by selecting appropriate alternative ingredients like sugar-free sweeteners and plant-based oils.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 204
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg