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Milk Chocolate Recipe

Milk Chocolate Recipe

Make rich, smooth milk chocolate at home with just a few simple ingredients! This recipe is fun, budget-friendly, and perfect for any chocolate lover.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert, Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 290 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 🧂 Ingredients
  • Here’s everything you need to make your own creamy milk chocolate at home:
  • 1/2 cup 100g cocoa butter – for that smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture
  • 1/2 cup 50g unsweetened cocoa powder – gives the rich chocolate flavor
  • 3/4 cup 90g powdered sugar – for sweetness and smooth blending
  • 1/2 cup 50g milk powder – adds creaminess and the classic “milk chocolate” taste
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract – enhances the chocolate flavor
  • 1 pinch salt – balances the sweetness and boosts the flavor
  • 🔁 Optional Swaps:
  • Use coconut milk powder for a dairy-free version.
  • Replace sugar with maple syrup or honey reduce quantity to 1/2 cup and adjust to taste.
  • Add nuts dried fruit, or peppermint extract for fun flavor twists.

Notes

🍫 Step-by-Step Instructions

Let’s make some magic! Follow these steps to make your very own milk chocolate:

🥄 Step 1: Melt the Cocoa Butter

Place cocoa butter in a double boiler (or heatproof bowl over simmering water). Stir gently until fully melted. Do not boil—just melt.

🥣 Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, milk powder, powdered sugar, and salt. Make sure there are no lumps.

🥄 Step 3: Combine and Stir

Slowly add the dry mix to the melted cocoa butter. Stir continuously over low heat until smooth and fully combined.

🍦 Step 4: Add Vanilla

Stir in vanilla extract. Keep mixing for another 1-2 minutes until silky smooth.

🍫 Step 5: Pour into Molds

Pour your chocolate mixture into silicone molds or a parchment-lined tray. Tap gently to release air bubbles.

🧊 Step 6: Let It Set

Let the chocolate set at room temperature for 15 minutes, then chill in the fridge for 30–45 minutes until solid.

🍽 Step 7: Unmold and Enjoy!

Once hardened, pop the chocolate out of the molds. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.