Cocoa Blocks
Indulge your chocolate cravings with these decadent Cocoa Blocks—a versatile treat that’s perfect for sipping or snacking! Crafted with rich dark chocolate, creamy sweetened condensed milk, and a touch of unsweetened cocoa powder, these blocks deliver a velvety, melt-in-your-mouth experience. Infused with pure vanilla extract and a hint of salt to balance the sweetness, the mixture is poured into a pan, set until firm, and cut into bite-sized squares. Beyond their delicious simplicity, these Cocoa Blocks double as instant hot chocolate makers—just stir one into a cup of hot milk for a creamy and luxurious drink. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a short list of pantry staples, this recipe offers both convenience and indulgence. Perfect for gifting, cozy nights in, or holiday celebrations, Cocoa Blocks are a deliciously versatile treat every chocolate lover will adore!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams dark chocolate
- 200 grams sweetened condensed milk
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 120 milliliters heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
Instructions
Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring the edges overhang for easy removal later.
Break the dark chocolate into small chunks and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, and heavy cream. Heat over medium-low, stirring continuously, until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and add the dark chocolate chunks, stirring constantly until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is shiny and smooth.
Stir in vanilla extract and salt to enhance the flavor. Mix well until fully incorporated.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Let the cocoa block mixture cool to room temperature, then transfer it to the refrigerator to set for at least 2 hours (or overnight for best results).
Once set, remove the block from the pan using the parchment paper overhang, and place it on a cutting board.
Use a sharp knife to cut the block into 12 evenly sized squares.
To make hot chocolate, stir one cocoa block into a cup of hot milk until fully dissolved. Alternatively, enjoy the blocks as bite-sized chocolate treats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3280 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 186.7 g | 239% | |
| Saturated Fat | 106.8 g | 534% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 216 mg | 72% | |
| Sodium | 955 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 359.2 g | 131% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.1 g | 122% | |
| Total Sugars | 306.7 g | ||
| Protein | 47.3 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 841 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 49.5 mg | 275% | |
| Potassium | 3812 mg | 81% | |
*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.
