Homemade Melt-In-Your-Mouth Dark Chocolate
Homemade Melt-In-Your-Mouth Dark Chocolate is a smooth, rich, and easy-to-make chocolate treat using clean, simple ingredients. It delivers intense flavor and luxurious texture, perfect for snacking, gifting, or indulging in a guilt-free dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 small pieces
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coconut oil (refined or unrefined)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: chopped nuts, sea salt flakes, dried fruit, shredded coconut, espresso powder
Instructions
- Melt the coconut oil in a saucepan over low heat or in the microwave in short bursts.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder until smooth and lump-free.
- Stir in the maple syrup (or honey), vanilla extract, and salt.
- Whisk until the mixture is glossy and well combined.
- Pour into silicone molds, mini muffin liners, or a parchment-lined dish.
- Add desired toppings, pressing them lightly into the surface.
- Chill in the freezer for 20–30 minutes or until set.
- Remove from molds or break into pieces and store in the fridge.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for the best flavor.
- Keep chocolate refrigerated to maintain its firm texture.
- Add mix-ins like nut butter or peppermint extract for flavor variety.
- If using honey, ensure it’s fully mixed to avoid graininess.
- Chocolate can be shaped into bark, bites, or bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
