I enjoy dark chocolate most evenings and love trying new vegan brands. But I’d been wanting to make my own for a while now, especially since procuring cacao butter for these glorious cheesecakes. Plus, I knew I could make it refined-sugar free and load it up with my favorite toppings. Verdict: So good. So easy. At this point I’m basically operating a chocolate factory out of my apartment. Making chocolate at home starts with just 3 ingredients: Cacao butterCacao or cocoa powderMaple syrup That’s really all you need for a good base, at which point you can add vanilla extract to enhance the flavor, sea salt bring out the sweetness, and roasted almonds (or other toppings) for extra crunch. I have no idea why I waited so long to make chocolate at home. It’s: DecadentPerfectly sweetMelt-in-your-mouth creamyQuick + easy& Super satisfying The threshold to make chocolate at home is super low as well! You don’t need fancy molds, thermometers, or equipment; just a whisk, a bowl, and a baking sheet. This chocolate makes an excellent healthier dessert, and would be especially ideal for entertaining. When your friends find out you know how to make your own chocolate, they’ll never leave your house. If you give this recipe a try, let us know how it goes! Leave a comment below and rate it – it’s super helpful for us and other readers. And don’t forget to tag a picture #minimalistbaker on Instagram. We’d love to see what you come up with. Cheers!
