Chocolate Blood
Transform your desserts into a spine-chilling masterpiece with this rich and velvety "Chocolate Blood" recipe—a perfect blend of unsweetened cocoa, heavy cream, and a hint of vanilla, brought to life with a striking red hue. This indulgent syrup is easy to make in just 15 minutes and adds a dramatic flair to cakes, cupcakes, or even Halloween cocktails. A teaspoon of red gel food coloring gives it an eerily realistic blood-like appearance, making it the ultimate addition to any spooky celebration. Sweetened with sugar and balanced by a pinch of salt, this decadent sauce boasts a perfectly balanced flavor with just the right amount of sweetness. Best of all, it keeps beautifully in the fridge for up to a week, ensuring you’ll have plenty of time to elevate your treats. Whether you're hosting a Halloween party or want to delight guests with a playful twist, this Chocolate Blood recipe is a showstopper!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cups Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Water
- 0.25 cups Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoons Red gel food coloring
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 Pinch of salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and salt.
Gradually add the water while whisking to create a smooth paste.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring continuously to prevent lumps or burning.
Allow the mixture to cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until it thickens slightly.
Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Cook for an additional 2 minutes while stirring occasionally.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and red gel food coloring, adjusting the amount of coloring to achieve a rich, blood-red hue.
Let the chocolate blood cool to room temperature. It will thicken as it cools.
Transfer the mixture to a serving jar or bottle and refrigerate for up to one week. Stir before using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1260 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.7 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.5 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 164 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 274.3 g | 100% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.9 g | 153% | |
| Total Sugars | 202.9 g | ||
| Protein | 23.8 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 151 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 19.0 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 1818 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
