Alternative Chocolate

Alternative Chocolate

Small frozen cocoa confections made with tahini, honey, coconut oil, and chopped hazelnuts. They have a soft, melt-away texture and are best served chilled.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Warm the coconut oil in a small saucepan over low heat just until it becomes liquid, then remove it from the heat.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 45.0 ml Coconut Oil

    Cookware: small saucepan

  2. Step 2

    Whisk the tahini, cocoa powder, and honey in a mixing bowl until smooth. Gradually whisk in the melted coconut oil until the mixture is glossy and uniform.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 10.0 gr Cocoa Powder, 22.5 gr Honey, 30.0 gr Tahini

    Cookware: mixing bowl, whisk

  3. Step 3

    Fold the chopped hazelnuts evenly into the cocoa mixture.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 60.0 gr Hazelnut

    Cookware: flexible spatula, mixing bowl

  4. Step 4

    Set the silicone candy mold on a rimmed tray and divide the mixture among eight small cavities. Smooth the tops with the spatula.

    Timer: 4 min (fixed)

    Cookware: flexible spatula, rimmed tray, silicone candy mold

  5. Step 5

    Transfer the supported mold to the freezer and freeze until the bites are firm.

    Timer: 30 min (fixed)

    Cookware: rimmed tray, silicone candy mold

  6. Step 6

    Unmold the bites and serve them chilled, allowing two pieces per serving.

    Cookware: silicone candy mold

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Keep the bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 1 month. Discard them if they develop mold or an off odor.

Risk factors

  • The finished bites soften readily if kept warm.