Spread it - How to make delicious chocolate spreads at home

Hey there, chocolate lovers and sandwich enthusiasts! Are you tired of the same old boring spreads on your morning toast and in your sandwiches? It's time to jazz up those sandwiches with a homemade twist. We're talking about the absolute delight that is DIY chocolate spreads!

In this blog post, we'll show you how to create your very own delectable chocolate spreads that will have you licking your spoon and asking for more!

Why Go Homemade?

 

 1. Tailored Taste:

Let's face it - store-bought chocolate spreads are amazing, but creating your own allows you to tailor the taste to your liking. Whether you prefer extra chocolaty, a hint of hazelnut, or even a touch of cinnamon, you're the boss of your spread!

 

 2. Controlled Ingredients:

Ever checked the ingredient list on a store-bought chocolate spread? Homemade spreads give you control over what goes in, avoiding unnecessary additives and preservatives. It's a win-win for your taste buds and health.

 

3. Adventure in a Jar:

Making your own spread is a delightful culinary adventure. You get to play chef, experiment with flavors, and make something unique and special that'll have your taste buds doing a happy dance!

 

Let's Get Spreading!

 

Now that you're convinced that homemade is the way to go, let's dive into the process. 

 

Chocolate spreads guidelines

Before the deliciously tested recipes, let’s talk about what should go into a chocolate spread:

1. Your favorite good quality chocolate (milk, dark, or white). We recommend our DIY chocolate kits, they’re the best 😉
2. Vegetable oil – we like to use coconut oil, or olive oil, but any vegetable oil can work.
3. Fantastic option for flavor customization – grounded nuts or a nut butter, such as hazelnut butter, pecan butter and so on.
4. A pinch of salt – also optional. Great for balancing the flavors.

To prepare your chocolate spread you’ll need to melt your chocolate ingredients, and blend with the other ingredients.  Adjust the consistency by adding a bit more oil if needed, until you achieve your desired texture. Creamy, dreamy, chocolatey goodness!

When ready, jar it up: Transfer your homemade chocolate spread into a clean, airtight jar. Store in the pantry for a month (if it lasts that long!).  

Some recipes use heavy cream in homemade chocolate spreads. It adds a great creamy texture to the spread, but then you should keep it in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Now that you understand the principals, you can try our favorite homemade chocolate spreads recipes:

Recipe 1: Homemade dark chocolate and tahini spread

*Vegan, Keto friendly and nut-free*

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups sesame seeds
• 2 spoons olive oil
• DIY 90% dark chocolate kit (10 oz. | 300g)
• 3 spoons coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon sweetener (optional)
• A pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions:

1. Melt the chocolate ingredients
2. Place the sesame seeds, olive oil and coconut butter in a food processor and let it run on medium speed for 10 minutes until a liquid purée is obtained.
3. Add the melted chocolate to the food processor and mix for 2 minutes.
4. Taste the spread and add a sweetener or salt if you desire.
5. Transfer the mixture to a sealed jar or container and let it stabilize for 2 hours in the fridge. Then, let it set in room temperature over night.
6. Spread on bread or toast, or just eat it with a spoon, it’s delicious!!!

 

Recipe 2: Homemade “Nutella” spread 

Ingredients:

• 3 cups hazelnuts
• DIY milk chocolate kit (10 oz. | 300g)
• 3 spoons coconut oil

Instructions:

1. Pre heat an oven to 320F (160C)
2. Spread the hazelnuts on an oven tray. Roast the hazelnuts in the oven for 10 minutes.
3. Let them cool down in room temperature and then peel them.
4. Melt the chocolate ingredients.
5. Place the hazelnuts in a food processor and let it run on medium speed for 10 minutes until a liquid purée is obtained.
6. Add the melted chocolate to the food processor and mix for 2 minutes.
7. Add the coconut oil and mix again.
8. Transfer the mixture to a sealed jar or container and let it stabilize for 2 hours in the fridge. Then, let it set in room temperature for one night.
9. Spread on bread or toast, or eat it with a spoon, it’s so good!

Recipe 3: Vegan White chocolate and Cashew Spread

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cups cashew butter
• 2 ingredient blocks of sweetener (1.8 oz. | 50 grams)
• 1 spoon olive oil
• A pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Melt the chocolate ingredients – the sweetener blocks. If you have only white chocolate available you can replace with your white chocolate of choice, but then it probably won’t be vegan.
2. Add the cashew butter and mix until uniform.
3. Add the olive oil and salt and mix.
4. Spread on bread or toast, or eat it with a spoon, it’s divine! You can add chopped cashew nuts on top for crunchiness.
5. Note that the texture will be thicker a day after. You can add more oil if you want it thinner.

 

Spreading the Joy - Literally!

 

Now, the best part – spreading the chocolaty love on your sandwiches, on your toast, on your breakfast, or on the dessert!

 

How to Use in Sandwiches:

Spread a generous layer of your homemade chocolate spread on your choice of bread.

Get creative:

• Add banana slices or strawberries for a fruity twist
• Add a sprinkle of chopped nuts like almonds, walnuts, or hazelnuts on top of the chocolate spread. The crunch elevates the sandwich to a whole new level of deliciousness.
• PB & Choco Mashup: Mix some peanut butter with your homemade chocolate spread for the ultimate peanut-chocolate fusion.

 

So, why settle for ordinary when you can make your sandwiches extraordinary? Embrace the chocolaty adventure and spread the joy with your very own homemade chocolate spread. Happy spreading and sandwich munching! 

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