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    Homemade Chocolate

    Last Updated On: Dec 24, 2024 by Sharmilee J

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    Homemade Chocolate is simple and easy to prepare with a melt in the mouth texture and tastes delicious. Homemade Chocolate can made in 10 minutes with just 4 available ingredients in your pantry. Learn to make Homemade Chocolate at home using step by step pictures and video.

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    This Homemade Chocolate Recipe is one of the fail proof recipes that I use often to make chocolate at home. It requires just 4 ingredients which includes butter, milk powder, powdered sugar and cocoa powder.

    Jump to:
    • What is Homemade Chocolate?
    • Homemade Chocolate Video
    • Homemade Chocolate Ingredients
    • How to make Homemade Chocolate Step by Step
    • Expert Tips
    • Serving and Storage
    • FAQS
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    What is Homemade Chocolate?

    Traditionally homemade chocolates are made using cocoa butter which gives it a very close taste to store bought ones but cocoa butter is not at our reach. The next alternate is using coconut oil or butter. Coconut oil gives a flavor to the chocolate so if you like coconut oil flavor then you can use it. Butter or ghee is also perfect to use for homemade chocolates.

    This homemade chocolate is customizable according to your liking – you can use coconut oil, cane sugar and cacao powder for a more healthier version. I have tried many variations using this recipe and it works like magic every time.

    Store bought chocolates are made using cocoa beans from the scratch and it is a lengthy process – It includes first cutting the cocoa fruit removing the seeds which are called cocoa beans, fermenting the beans, dehydrating them, roasting it the cocoa beans, then removing the outer skin and collecting the cocoa nibs then grinding it along with sugar and melted cocoa butter to a smooth paste, then pour into mold and let it set.

    This easy homemade chocolate can be made at home in no time. When compared to the lengthy process of chocolate making this is a quick and easy version that gets done in just few minutes. This is one of the best homemade chocolate recipes that I have tried so wanted to post it here.

    homemade chocolate placed in a beige color bowl

    Homemade Chocolate Video

    Cocoa powder vs Cacao powder

    I have tried this homemade chocolate using both cocoa powder and cacao powder and there is no much difference in taste and texture. Cacao power is more healthier as it is minimally processed so it is more natural. Now that I have been used to cacao powder that I no longer use cocoa powder at all. The color of cacao powder is mild when compared to coco powder but that does not give much difference to the dishes that we make using it.

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    Homemade Chocolate Ingredients

    • Butter – Use good quality fresh butter. I used homemade butter. You can replace it with ghee or coconut oil too.
    • Milk powder – Make sure to use fine milk powder else pulse it couple of times and then use it.
    • Powdered sugar – You can pulse normal crystal sugar, sieve it and use it.
    • Cocoa powder – Use fine good quality cocoa powder or cacao powder.
    homemade chocolate ingredients

    Butter vs Coconut oil vs Ghee

    I have tried with all these in different occasions and here is what I personally prefer

    • Coconut oil – This is one of the healthy options to use but gives a strong flavor of coconut oil to the chocolate so if you like coconut oil flavor then you can use it.
    • Butter – Butter is one of the most commonly used ingredient and gives the best taste and flavor.
    • Ghee – Ghee gives good taste and flavor to homemade chocolate and there is no much difference in taste and texture.
    homemade chocolate butter,ghee, coconut oil

    How to make Homemade Chocolate Step by Step

    1.To begin with add 3 tablespoon powdered sugar, 2 tablespoon cocoa powder and 1 tablespoon milk powder to a sieve.

    add sugar,coco powder,milk powder to a sieve

    2.Sieve well to a bowl.

    sieve to a bowl

    3.Press the balls and sieve then discard the remains.

    discard remains

    4.Mix well and set aside.

    mix well

    5.Boil water in a sauce pan first.

    boil water in a sauce pan

    6.Place a bowl over it. Make sure the bowl is dry and the base of the bowl should not touch the boiling water. Add 1/4 cup butter to the bowl.

    add butter to a bowl

    7.Whisk well until completely melted.

    butter is melted

    8.Add sieved ingredients. Add in 2 batches.

    add sieved ingredients

    9.First whisk add the rest then whisk well.

    whisk well

    10.The mixture should be smooth without lumps.

    smooth mixture without lumps

    11.Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence.

    add vanilla essence

    12.Give a quick stir.

    giv e a quick stir

    13.Switch off.

    switch off

    14.Immediately pour into the mold. Tap few times then set in fridge for an hour. Homemade chocolate is almost ready.

    pour into mould

    15.Remove from fridge. White patches on top is normal so don’t worry. Our homemade chocolate is ready to de mold.

    set in fridge

    16.Gently pull out and remove the chocolates.

    pull out to demold

    17.Repeat to finish.

    repeat to finish

    18.Homemade chocolates are ready.

    homemade chocolates ready

    Store in fridge and enjoy homemade chocolate!

    homemade chocolate placed in a beige color bowl

    Expert Tips

    • Make sure to add it to the mold quickly once the dry sieved mixture is added. Otherwise the mixture will get thick and you will not be able to pour.
    • You can replace butter with coconut oil or vanaspati or ghee too, check out the measures in the recipe card.
    • While mixing scrap sides and mix well. Use a whisk for easy mixing.
    • If its soft after setting in fridge, leave it to set for few more hrs.
    • You can add chopped nuts like almonds, cashews, pista or any other favorite nuts of your choice.
    • If you like dry fruits add tutti frutti or chopped dates etc.
    • Make sure to use only unsweetened cocoa powder.

    Serving and Storage

    These chocolates should be stored in fridge as it tends to melt easily in room temperature. Always store in fridge until serving time. It keeps well for 2 weeks in fridge and in freezer for more than 3 months.

    FAQS

    1.What is double boiling method?

    Take a sauce pan add water let it boil. Then place a mixing bowl over it make sure its dry and the base should not touch water. This is called double boiling method.

    2.I don’t have silicon mold, Can I make this chocolate?

    Yes you can make it – just spoon the mixture on a plate or parchment paper into small circles and let it set. You can even set it in small steel or glass cups but while demolding run a knife at the sides and demold.

    3.Should only glass bowl used for double boiling method?

    No not at all you can use steel bowl too but make sure it is dry and with no moisture. Also the base of the bowl should touch the boiling water inside.

    homemade chocolate placed in a beige color bowl

    If you have any more questions about this Homemade Chocolate Recipe do mail me at sharmispassions@gmail.com. In addition, follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest ,Youtube and Twitter .

    Tried this Homemade Chocolate Recipe? Do let me know how you liked it. Also tag us on Instagram @sharmispassions and hash tag it on #sharmispassions.

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    Homemade Chocolate Recipe

    Homemade Chocolate is simple and easy to prepare with a melt in the mouth texture and tastes delicious. Homemade Chocolate can made in 10 minutes with just 4 available ingredients in your pantry. Learn to make homemade chocolate at home using step by step pictures and video.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time10 minutes mins
    Servings15 mini chocolates
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    Using butter

    • 1/4 cup butter at room temperature
    • 3 tablespoon powdered sugar
    • 2 tablespoon coco powder
    • 1 tablespoon milk powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence

    Using Coconut oil / Ghee

    • 1/4 cup coconut oil / melted ghee
    • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
    • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
    • 2 tablespoon milk powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence

    Instructions

    • To begin with add powdered sugar, cocoa powder and milk powder to a sieve.
    • Sieve well to a bowl.
    • Discard the remains.
    • Mix well and set aside.
    • Boil water in a sauce pan first.
    • Place a bowl over it. Make sure the bowl is dry and the base should not touch the base. Add butter to the bowl.
    • Whisk well until completely melted.
    • Add sieved ingredients. Add in 2 batches.
    • First whisk add thhe rest then whisk well.
    • The mixture should be smooth without lumps.
    • Add vanilla essence.
    • Give a quick stir.
    • Switch off.
    • Immediately pour into the mould. Tap few times then set in fridge for an hour.
    • Remove from fridge.
    • Gently pull out and remove the chocolates.
    • Repeat to finish.
    • Homemade chocolates ready.

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    Notes

    • Make sure to act quickly once the dry sieved mixture is added. Otherwise it will get thick and you will not be able to pour.
    • You can replace butter with coconut oil or vanaspati too.
    • While mixing scrap sides and mix well. Use a whisk for easy mixing.
    • If its soft after setting in fridge, leave it to set for few more hrs.
    Nutrition Facts
    Homemade Chocolate Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (15 g)
    Calories 38 Calories from Fat 27
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 3g5%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Trans Fat 0.1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 1g
    Cholesterol 9mg3%
    Sodium 26mg1%
    Potassium 18mg1%
    Carbohydrates 2g1%
    Fiber 0.2g1%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 0.3g1%
    Vitamin A 99IU2%
    Vitamin C 0.04mg0%
    Calcium 6mg1%
    Iron 0.1mg1%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Seema

      April 04, 2022 at 3:44 pm

      Very Nice Recipe. You explained it so well. I tried this and it came out so well. I found this chocolate mold that’s super awesome to use.

      Reply
    2. Linda

      June 23, 2022 at 5:10 pm

      lovely!

      Reply
    3. Cecilia Banda

      August 19, 2022 at 11:23 am

      Nice and easy to follow recipe

      Reply
      • Blaire

        February 12, 2025 at 12:57 pm

        My chocolate came out grainy and I followed the instructions to a t, any tips?

        Reply
        • Sharmilee J

          February 17, 2025 at 6:43 pm

          Hi
          If the milk powder or sugar is coarse the chocolate may be grainy. Make sure to grind it fine then use it.

          Reply
    4. Balaganesh

      October 16, 2022 at 3:18 pm

      Is using vanaspati instead of butter good for health???

      Reply
      • Sharmilee J

        October 24, 2022 at 6:34 am

        No butter is always better

        Reply
    5. Bharathi

      February 21, 2023 at 9:10 am

      Can we keep hot mould in fridge ??

      Reply
    6. Gerard Dempsey

      February 15, 2024 at 11:26 pm

      Hi,
      My chocolate turned out grainy.
      What did I do wrong?
      Gerry.

      Reply
      • Sharmilee J

        February 28, 2024 at 6:45 am

        The mixture should be poured immediately else it would start setting
        Milk powder was too grainy? If so pulse it few times then use it

        Reply
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