Description
A simple guide on how to make chocolate from cocoa beans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cocoa beans
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Roast the cocoa beans at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.
- Remove the shells and grind the beans into a paste.
- Mix in sugar, cocoa butter, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Heat the mixture gently until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into molds and cool.
- Refrigerate until set, then enjoy your chocolate.
Notes
- Adjust sugar to taste.
- Experiment with different flavorings.
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: how to make chocolate, homemade chocolate, cocoa recipe