Do you like me, experience chocolate cravings all day? Did you too save the golden wrapper of a bar of Dairy Milk in the good old days? Chocolate is such a comfort food for all your blues. Whether it’s a rough day or the time to celebrate, one thing is for sure, chocolate never lets you down!
Imagine if you could create the same creamy deliciousness at home?! Sounds exciting? So here I’m sharing with you an easy way to make chocolates at home. Join me for a 101 chocolate making session!
1. WHAT YOU NEED
You literally just need 2 things to make drool-worthy chocolates at home.
a. Chocolate Slabs/ Compound:
You will find chocolate slabs at any confectionery store which sells baking items. They come in dark, milk and white chocolate varieties. I’ve picked the brand More for this recipe.
2. Chocolate moulds:
You will easily find such moulds in the stores. They are mostly made of plastic or silicon. They come in different shapes like stars, hearts, cookies, cars, etc and can be used according to the occasion (more like mood)
2. HOW TO DO IT IN 3 EASY STEPS
STEP 1: MELT, MELT, MELT AWAY
Melt the chocolate in the microwave at a high setting. It has to be melted perfectly for the smooth texture. Overdoing it will burn the chocolate and if not melted properly, will result in lumpy bits of chocolate. So make sure to mix well before putting it in the mould.
STEP 2: MOULDING TIME
Put the melted chocolate in the trays of different shapes and sizes. If you’re trying this for the first time and don’t have proper moulds then simply put the melted chocolate in an ice cube tray.
STEP 3: THE FREEZE
Freeze the chocolate-laden tray for 3-4 hours and voila! Demould perfection and enjoy by the dozen!
You can find this amazing mould design here.
Pro tip: Once you’ve mastered the art of chocolate making, you can surely earn a few bucks during festivities. With a few helping hands, spread the message around in your neighbourhood and take up orders! Believe me, it is one of the easiest ways to earn some extra pocket money while playing around with the sugar rush!! You can display your creative side with innovative packaging tricks and trying new ingredients to flavour the chocolates.
3. MAKE IT FANCY
Use the following ingredients to give your chocolates that extra oomph!
Nuts
Almonds, raisins, cashews, soya nuts, etc add a crunchy texture and complement the flavour.
Dried berries or fruits
These taste amazing with chocolate and will leave your taste buds bamboozled.
Butterscotch sprinkles
Sprinkles go 10/10 with white chocolate! Other sprinkles are rainbow, rice and some other exciting flavours.
4. IT’S ALL IN THE LOOKS
Another way to present your creative style is by packing the chocolates in colourful and sparkling wrapping papers found easily at the bakery stores. They come in hundreds of colours and designs to suit your style and preference.
Trust me it’s as easy to make as it sounds! Moreover, it’s an absolute delight and super fun. You can make this a new hobby and try different combinations. Show your creativity and innovate your own wild and crazy chocolate flavours!!