I supervised the boys make these today at home. For those of you who don't know me personally, I homeschool my 4 boys (aged 3, 4, 8 and 10). This was a nice teamwork activity which involved measuring (Maths), reading (Language), discussing melting temperatures (Science) and using our Thermomix (Technology).
You can make this recipe at home with or without a Thermomix. Grate the cacao butter manually with a grater or using a food processor and *melt it in a metal bowl held over another bowl of steaming hot water to replicate the methods I used in my Thermomix. The ingredients will all remain the same!
HOME-MADE RAW CHOCOLATES
Ingredients:
125g Raw Cacao butter (bought from health food stores)
20g Raw Cacao powder (more for darker, richer flavour)
50g Natural sweetener of your choice (try agave, maple syrup or honey)
a pinch of salt
Method:
Cut cacao butter into small pieces and place into Thermomix (or use grater, FP)
Place in TM on speed 6 until finely grated.
Melt at 37 deg setting for approx 3-5 mins on Speed 2-3. (*or melt as per above instructions)
(You may need to increase the temp in TM on a cooler day, set in 1 min increments to be sure you don't heat too high)
Once completely melted and in liquid form add your sweetener and salt.
Mix on low speed for a few seconds til well combined.
Add Cacao powder and mix well for approx 30 secs on Speed 3.
Pour into chocolate moulds or baking paper lined tray. You could also dip strawberries into the chocolate and leave to set on a baking paper lined tray.
Place into fridge for at least 30 mins and check before removing from mould.
Leave in sealed container in the fridge until ready to serve or eat straight from the fridge!
Options: Once you have added the main ingredients using the method above you can opt to add chopped nuts, dried fruit, a drop of natural flavours or even a little liqueur for an adults only twist.
HOME-MADE DAIRY FREE MOUSSE DIP
Use as little or as much of the raw chocolate mix (as above) as you require and add to coconut cream.
I used approx half of the choc mix and 100mls of coconut cream to serve with fresh fruit for 5 people.
Add a little more sweetener if you wish it to be slightly sweeter.
Whip in TM on speed 4 for approx 2 mins or until light and fluffy.
It will thicken more at room temperature.
Use as an addition to your favourite dessert, for a dip with strawberries, bananas or marshmallows or just eat as a dessert alone!
These are yummy and healthier than store bought, sugar-laden products but remember treats are still meant to be eaten in moderation! Enjoy ;)
Note: One batch of raw chocolate made approx 30 bite sized chocolates (like the ones above) and a shared serving of dairy free mousse dip.
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