Chocolate Bar is a delightful treat that kids can easily make at home. Making chocolate bars is a fun way to bond with your little ones.
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Easy chocolate bar recipe
Chocolate bar is a popular confectionery. It is often made from a blend of cocoa solids, cocoa butter, sugar, and sometimes milk powder or various flavorings.
Chocolate originated from ancient Mesoamerican civilizations. However, the chocolate bars (or candy bars) we know today were invented by Joseph Fry in 1847.
This bar is one of my lovable chocolate desserts in the whole world. It is easy to make. Even kids like my 13-year-old brother enjoy making it. This is how to make healthy chocolate bars:
Chocolate Bar
Learn to make a rich, homemade chocolate bar with just a few simple ingredients. This recipe creates a smooth, velvety dark chocolate that can be customized with your favorite mix-ins like nuts, dried fruit, or sea salt.
Nutrition
Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 4.5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 130mgSugar: 26g
Ingredients
- 1 lb biscuits gluten-free
- 4 oz butter
- 3 tbsp caster sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- Handful of raisins
- 6 oz chocolate for melting on top
Instructions
- Grease a shallow rectangular baking tin and put to one side.
- Break the biscuits up by putting in a bag and bashing a few times with a rolling pin (kids love doing this!) but ensure that chunks of biscuit remain, rather than just powder.
- Put the butter, sugar and milk into a large pan and turn on the heat. Stir continuously until all the butter has melted and the sugar has dissolved. Take off the heat. (children can do this with supervision).
- Tip the biscuits, raisins and cocoa powder into the pan and stir until all ingredients are combined.
- Spoon into the tin and spread out. Put in the fridge to chill for 30 mins.
- Melt the chocolate and spread over the top, then return to fridge for a couple of hours for everything to set.
- When chilled, cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
– Gluten-free biscuits tend to be more crumbly and ‘dissolve’ more in the mixture. This means the base is often more gooey than it should be. However, this is quite delicious, it just needs to be eaten with a spoon!
– To maintain the quality, taste, and visual appeal of the choco slab, store it in a cool, dim spot with consistent temperatures between 18-20°C and low humidity.
If you opt for refrigeration, refrain from opening the container until the chocolate bar has had time to adjust to room temperature, which can take several hours or even overnight.
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Pairing suggestions
Chocolate bars can be creatively paired with a variety of dishes and ingredients. Here are some popular options:
Beverages
- Spirits
- Chocolate liqueurs like Chocolate Martini are ideal for chocolate cocktails.
- Peaty whiskey pairs well with dark chocolate.
- Bourbon enhances milk chocolate flavors.
- Cream liqueurs complement the richness of chocolate.
- Wines
- Dark chocolate pairs well with port, Madeira, sherry, and full-bodied red wines. Sparkling wines such as champagne and cava also complement dark chocolate nicely.
- Milk chocolate is best enjoyed with Moscato, Riesling, and crisp sparkling wines.
- White Chocolate complements sweet wines like ice wine and hard apple ciders.
- Stouts and Porters pair well with dark chocolate.
- Brown ales and Saisons pair well with milk chocolate.
- Fruit lambics go great with fruity chocolate slabs.
- Pilsners complement raspberry or hibiscus chocolate flavors.
- Non-Alcoholic Options
- Coffee enhances the flavor of dark chocolate.
- Herbal teas contrast chocolate’s sweetness.
Food pairings
- Sweet Pairings
- Sprinkle chopped chocolate on ice cream for added flavor and texture.
- Replace chocolate chips with chopped chocolate in cookies or cakes.
- Melt chocolate and mix it with nuts, fruits, or pretzels.
- Add chocolate bars to s’mores for a gourmet touch.
- Savory Pairings
- Pair dark chocolate with blue cheese or white chocolate with goat cheese.
- Add chocolate to the grilled cheese sandwich for flavor contrast.
- Place chocolate slabs with meats, cheeses, and fruits for complexity.
Variations
There are many types of chocolate bars with different flavors, such as:
- White chocolate is made without cocoa solids and consists mainly of cocoa butter, sugar, and milk.
- Dark chocolate has a higher cocoa content and less sugar. It has a rich flavor.
- Milk chocolate contains less cocoa solids and includes milk powder. It has a creamy texture.
- Unsweetened chocolate has no added sugar.
- Healthy vegan chocolate is often dairy-free.
- Flavored versions include additional ingredients like nuts, fruits, nougat, Nutella, caramel, nougat, peanut butter, coconut, or chocolate chips.
I added some crushed nuts for extra crunch, and it was absolutely amazing!