How to make homemade chocolate from cocoa without milk: a recipe for making chocolate at home

Making cocoa powder

To brew cocoa powder at home, you must first learn how to choose the right powder. In our stores, the most popular is instant cocoa powder. To prepare, just throw a spoon into hot water and the drink is ready. But you can often find a substitute for a natural product, so be vigilant and carefully read the composition of the powder.

Sometimes you can find natural cocoa powder, but, unlike instant cocoa, it requires mandatory cooking.
A high-quality powder, if rubbed with your fingers, does not fall off with dust, completely, and some remains on your fingers.
The grinding should be very fine, into powder, without the slightest grains.
Choose any vessel for cooking. You can cook it in a saucepan or in a Turk, it does not affect the taste, and the process will not change.

Some cocoa connoisseurs will tell you that the drink is good on its own, without any decorations. They may be right, but I'm a sucker for new taste sensations.

The classic cooking recipe does not require additives. But no one will forbid us to diversify the taste of our favorite drink. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanillin are appropriate in cocoa - they will give joy to the soul and vigor to the body. Gourmets add finely chopped bananas or peaches to the ready-made drink and decorate it with whipped cream on top. (be sure to read the recipes in another article). There are options for preparing it using cocoa powder with the addition of coffee and fruit infusion.

Cocoa with milk - a classic recipe

Of course, product powder and milk are the most common duo! The recipe I proposed is considered a classic. Watch your figure - be sure to dilute the milk with water.

1. Take a small saucepan or Turk and pour milk into it. Heat milk until boiling.
2. Pour the powder into the milk and stir everything thoroughly, leaving no lumps.
If you want to add ground cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg to your cocoa, now is the time and don't forget about sugar.
5. Bring the resulting drink to a boil.
Your favorite drink is ready.

Cocoa powder with condensed milk - recipe

Recipe for gourmets. First, dilute the condensed milk with boiling water, and then proceed in the usual way. Don’t add sugar right away, try it first and add if it’s not enough.

Cocoa recipe - mocha

An option for preparing a delicious drink brewed with milk or water.

Mix a tablespoon of powder with a teaspoon of instant coffee, plus a pinch of nutmeg. Pour in a glass of cold water and stir the ingredients.
Let it boil very slowly. You can add cream here, or cook with milk instead of water.

Cooking cocoa without milk

If you like to experiment, I advise you to brew cocoa without milk, using fruit infusion.

In the evening, prepare a regular fruit compote from your favorite fruits. When it is infused, strain and cook the drink according to the classic recipe.

By the way, there is another option for cocoa without milk for those who do not like and cannot tolerate this product - soy milk.

Cocoa recipe with soy milk

Soy milk is a wonderful alternative to making cocoa powder without milk. Cook according to the traditional recipe, but with small nuances:

Place the sugar immediately in cold milk.
Heat the milk very slowly.
When it boils, remove from heat.

How to brew cocoa: recipes with milk and water, cooking rules and unusual drink recipes

cocoa with milk

how to cook cocoa with milk

Cocoa is a tonic drink with chocolate taste and aroma, containing vitamins and microelements. It is prepared from cocoa powder, sugar, milk or water, to which spices or flavorings are added to improve the taste. How to cook cocoa, the unusual recipes given below can be used and not only preserve the mild taste and beneficial properties, but also avoid lumps, sediment and the appearance of a film.

Prepare delicious cocoa using our recipes.

How long to cook cocoa

Cooking time depends on the number of servings, the selected recipe and serving method. You can prepare a cup of the classic drink from cocoa powder, sugar and liquid in 3-5 minutes. If you cook for several people, use additives to the traditional recipe and decorate when serving, the process will take 20-30 minutes.

Will affect cooking time and choice of ingredients. Cocoa based on pasteurized milk is boiled for 2-3 minutes after boiling. Homemade milk should be boiled for 5-7 minutes.

If the drink is served cold, allow for additional cooling time.

How to cook cocoa powder with milk and water

The properties of cocoa depend on the liquid from which it is prepared. The milk mixture has a rich taste and smell, but is not suitable for people with lactose intolerance. Those who observe strict fasting or adhere to the principles of PP should prefer the recipe with water. An additional advantage of a milk-free drink is the absence of foam.

The powder does not dissolve well in liquid. If you mix the ingredients without following the cooking technology, the result will be a spoiled drink with small lumps.

To properly brew a delicious drink at home, you need:

Cocoa with milk

The drink is prepared from store-bought, homemade or milk-reconstituted powder. To reduce calorie content, full-fat milk is diluted with water.

Ingredients for the classic recipe:

Step-by-step cooking recipe:

Cocoa on water

To brew the drink, take 3 tbsp for 2 glasses of water. spoons of granulated sugar and cocoa powder.

Nuances and subtleties of preparing the drink

To make delicious cocoa at home, you need to remember the following culinary subtleties:

Follow our cooking tips.

Unusual recipes for making cocoa

To give the drink an interesting aftertaste and change the consistency, chocolate, coffee, ice cream, fruits, spices, herbs, liqueur, and essences are added.

On condensed milk

When preparing, condensed milk is diluted with boiling water. In this case, the drink is prepared without sugar or its amount is reduced.

With cinnamon and vanilla

To improve the aroma and complement the taste, spices or herbs are added to the drink. Store-bought spices can be mixed directly with cocoa powder or added at the end of cooking. Cinnamon sticks and vanilla pods are added to the finished drink.

Procedure for cooking with spices:

Spiced hot chocolate recipe:

How to cook cocoa with fruit

An unusual taste can be obtained if pureed fruits are included in the chocolate drink. Chopped banana, cherry, peach, and strawberry are also added to the finished drink.

Cocoa with cinnamon and vanilla.

Preparation with cherries:

To prepare the banana chocolate smoothie:

How to cook cocoa with ice cream

A chilled chocolate drink goes harmoniously with ice cream.

For preparation you will need:

The finished drink is cooled, poured into tall glasses or cups, and a scoop of ice cream is added to each serving.

With melted chocolate

Cocoa powder and chocolate are made from the same plant material, so adding chocolate makes the taste of the drink as rich as possible. Sugar is added in smaller quantities or cooked without it.

Coffee cocoa

By experimenting with different additives and ingredients, you can get unexpected flavors.

Composition of the product

Before answering the question of how to make cocoa from cocoa powder, it is worth understanding why this drink is considered healthy. This is due to the composition of the main ingredient. Crushed beans contain a sufficient amount of microelements and vitamins: molybdenum, fluorine, zinc, manganese, iron, copper, sodium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, potassium, vitamins B, E, A, PP and so on. In addition, this product contains fiber, monosaccharides, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, organic acids, starch and other components.

Thanks to all the listed components, cocoa is not only a tasty, but also a very healthy drink. And if you know how to make cocoa from cocoa powder, you can treat yourself to a unique elixir that will give you joy and a feeling of comfort.

Hot chocolate recipe using butter and cocoa powder

Extremely high in calories, but with a delicious creamy taste, the drink can be made from cocoa based on butter. This type of hot chocolate is the easiest to make at home.

List of ingredients:

butter (good quality) – 50 grams;
cocoa powder – 7 tablespoons;
granulated sugar - desired amount.

Cooking method:

Dissolve the butter in a container over steam. Add a little granulated sugar or powder (optional) to the softened butter (it should not be too liquid).
Mix cocoa powder with the oil mixture (you should get a homogeneous mass). The ideal cooking temperature is no more than 32 degrees. Do not add water (it is not needed in this recipe).
This hot chocolate can be used as a liquid dessert (it’s more convenient to eat it with a spoon than to drink it), or cover baked goods with it as glaze, or pour it into molds and let it harden, then enjoy small chocolates.

Effect on the body

The product is a source of endorphins, hormones of happiness. It acts gently and does not cause addiction or mood swings.

Benefits for adult men and women

In adults, with moderate constant use, it strengthens capillaries thanks to the flavonoids it contains. Promotes wound healing, rejuvenation of facial and body skin.

It is useful for men to maintain reproductive function in good shape. The zinc and magnesium contained in the drink stimulate the body to actively produce the male hormone - testosterone, and improve the quality of seminal fluid.

For women, cocoa is especially useful for hormonal imbalances. It balances the emotional state and alleviates premenstrual syndrome.

Pregnant and nursing

Doctors do not recommend consuming cocoa in any form for women expecting a child, as it makes it difficult for the body to absorb the trace element calcium. But with severe toxicosis in the first trimester, drinking the drink in small quantities is allowed - 50-100 ml twice a day. It relieves nausea, causes a surge of energy, preventing exhaustion.

During lactation, the product must be decisively abandoned in order to avoid sleepless nights and calcium metabolism disorders in the baby.

Is it harmful for children?

Children can drink cocoa from the age of three. It is better to accustom your child to a natural product with a minimum amount of sugar

The drink should be introduced into the diet carefully, in small portions, as it can cause allergies.

A tasty drink is especially useful for children after illness, during exams, to improve overall tone and mood.

For the elderly

With the onset of age-related changes in the human body, restructuring begins, which is accompanied by emotional decline, despondency and depression.

Cocoa can support older people:

activating blood supply to the brain;
improving memory;
preventing the development of atherosclerosis;
increasing the strength of the walls of blood vessels and capillaries;
gently removing you from a depressive state.

After 50 years, all coffee lovers are recommended to switch to cocoa to maintain a healthy nervous system and creative activity.

Special categories

Patients with diabetes are recommended to drink a drink made with natural milk without sugar. It has a low glycemic index and calorie content, and has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the pancreas.

The product is also beneficial for those suffering from bronchial asthma. It relieves bronchospasm, making the patient feel better.

Athletes are also recommended to drink cocoa. It promotes the regeneration and restoration of muscle fibers, maintaining overall tone.

Potential dangers and contraindications

Cocoa is one of the products that can provoke allergic reactions . The main contraindication is individual intolerance.

The product should also not be used:

children under 3 years old;
women during breastfeeding;
patients with gout and arthritis due to the high content of purine bases in cocoa, which contribute to the deposition of salts.

REFERENCE! Despite the tonic effect, cocoa helps normalize blood pressure for all those suffering from blood pressure changes. It is advisable for hypotensive patients to drink it based on water, and for hypertensive patients - milk.

The main suppliers of cocoa beans for the production of powder are African countries , where chocolate trees are treated with pesticides and insecticides. All toxic substances are removed when the beans are processed at the oil extraction stage.

But improper storage of raw materials before processing can be harmful. Therefore, it is better to purchase the product in large supermarkets from manufacturers worthy of your trust.

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I love cocoa very much. Gal, a spoonful of nutmeg in mocha isn't too much. it will not overwhelm all other tastes.

Lucy, sorki, a pinch, of course. It's good that you saw it.

I have loved cocoa since childhood, and now, when I’m sad, I treat myself to a cup of cocoa with milk.

I’m just making myself feel better, Irinka. It helps a lot, by the way.

Of all the recipes, I like cocoa with condensed milk, hot chocolate and also cocoa with coffee. I made the last drink very often when I also drank coffee, it was very tasty!

Olya, nowadays coffee is not strictly prohibited, I drink a little. They say responsibly that with pressure it is possible - it is a diuretic.

I’m sitting and thinking: should I get up now and make myself some cocoa or make it for everyone later in the evening.

I love this drink. And if you add a fresh bun with butter and cheese to it, you immediately remember kindergarten. There used to be a set like this for breakfast.

Natasha, what are you talking about the bun? You’ll go make cocoa in a minute, and I’ll look for the bun.

I haven't cooked cocoa for a long time. Perhaps we should start brewing it again, especially since I really like this drink.

Taya, how do you live without cocoa? Just give me a reason, I’ll immediately run to cook.

Nice homemade drink. I immediately want a warm blanket and a family movie.

Olya, don’t even tell me, and also a good book and a cat by your side, right?

Good cocoa drink. I haven't drunk it for a long time. Thank you, Gal, for such recipes. We need to cook..

How did you forget, Irinka, about such a drink. I'll never be able to. We drink often and with pleasure.

Tick, I just started it! I’ll go make myself some cocoa, I really love it. My kids are visiting me, they came for a few days, I’ll pamper them with a cocoa drink, I’ll cook it according to one of your recipes, I really liked it.

Alenka, it’s a nice thing to treat the children with a delicious drink. But with us it’s the other way around - my daughter treats me, she cooks something very tasty, I can’t do it that way.

My daughter also loves cocoa very much. We do it in the microwave: put a heaped spoonful of cocoa and sugar into a mug of milk. Get ready very quickly and don't run away.

And I love hot chocolate.

Interesting recipe with marshmallows, I have to try it.

Marina, are you sure she’s not running away? I still can’t decide to cook in the microwave.

But we have already adapted to the microwave and even make oatmeal in the morning.

It should be set to 1 or 2 divisions, it all depends on what power it is set to. Sometimes we warm it up first, when there is doubt whether the milk has turned sour, we set it to 1 division.

Marisha, I didn’t like the porridge in the microwave, unfortunately. The taste is still not the same, or I'm being picky.

No-bake chocolate cake

To make a simple cake, take:

300 g crumbled cookies;
3 tbsp. spoons of cocoa powder;
200 g each of dark chocolate and cream cheese;
150 g butter;
100 ml cream;
100 g sweet powder.

The cookies are crushed. Combine the melted butter mass, cookies, cocoa, stir until smooth. The mixture is spread into the mold in an even layer, pressed down, and placed in the refrigerator. To make the cream, beat the cream cheese while adding sweet powder.

The chocolate is melted in a steam bath and, after cooling, poured into the cheese mass while whisking vigorously. In another container, thoroughly whip the cream until fluffy and pour into the cheese-chocolate mixture. Spread cream onto the hardened cake layer. The cake without baking is sent to a cold place for 4 hours.

Homemade chocolate recipe with honey

And although the process of preparing such a delicacy requires time, scarce ingredients and careful execution of the recipe, the end result will reward the home confectioner with delicious chocolate.

Ingredients:

grated cocoa - 400 grams;
liquid honey - 100 milliliters;
cocoa butter - 200 milliliters.

Cooking method:

Melt cocoa butter in a water bath.
With constant stirring, pour grated cocoa into it in small portions, bringing the whole mass to homogeneity, then pour liquid honey into it while stirring, stirring evenly.
Heat the homogeneous mass in a water bath to +40 C, but no more, since above this temperature barrier honey loses its beneficial properties.
Pour the chocolate-honey mass into the prepared molds, let the chocolate form at room temperature for 8-12 hours until completely hardened.

The benefits and harms of a drink with cocoa powder and milk

Since the 20s of the last century, cocoa with milk has been considered one of the best drinks for children. It helps children grow and develop according to age standards, study well, and not get sick.

If you give children cocoa with milk with buns or cookies, this will reduce the harm from baking by reducing the intensity of fermentation processes in the intestines. Cocoa with milk is also good for adults for:

improving heart function;
prevention of inflammation of the pancreas;
improving physical endurance.

This delicious combination normalizes the body’s ability to supply blood and all tissues with oxygen, from which, according to WHO, more than 64% of the world’s inhabitants suffer from a chronic lack of oxygen.

Read: What are the benefits of dry red wine?

This drink can be harmful if you have lactase deficiency, and it is not recommended to combine it with any sedatives.

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Cocoa

A healthy drink for your breakfast. I'll treat you to some hot cocoa.

A favorite drink since childhood is cocoa with milk. A cup of hot aromatic cocoa with milk will warm you, invigorate you and delight you with the taste of chocolate.

In addition to the usual tea and coffee, do not forget about the tasty and aromatic cocoa drink, which is prepared using a simple recipe. Cocoa with milk is great served for breakfast with croutons or cookies. You can choose the amount of cocoa powder per cup to your taste (1-2 tsp), as the recipe suggests. Cocoa with milk tastes very good, nutritious and healthy.

How to make delicious cocoa from cocoa powder

Every hot chocolate drink lover knows how to make cocoa from cocoa powder. Its incomparable aroma warms you in cold weather. It's enough to drink a cup of warming drink to lift your spirits. There are several recipes with minor differences. The difference between them is the set of ingredients and additives. The main ingredients for making the drink: cocoa powder, milk and sugar. You can use fresh milk, pasteurized, condensed or soy. If the correct proportion of all products is observed, the result is a drink with a classic chocolate taste.

Depending on preference, you can add vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg or other spices. But any additive can interrupt the main aroma, so you need to be careful with spices. Even too much sweetness mutes the natural chocolate taste.

How to make delicious cocoa with milk

Traditionally, cocoa is boiled in milk - this is an affordable and time-tested cooking method. Its taste is considered classic and seems softer and more pleasant. Enjoying this natural aroma, you can remember your childhood. For cooking, both fresh farm milk and skim and even pasteurized milk from a package are suitable. To brew 1 cup of the drink according to a traditional recipe, you need to prepare the following list of ingredients:

milk (250 ml);
sugar (2-3 teaspoons);
cocoa (1 teaspoon).

First pour granulated sugar and cocoa powder into the cooking vessel. The products must be thoroughly mixed until they turn into a homogeneous mass. This technique will help avoid the appearance of lumps. It is no longer possible to get rid of them during the cooking process. Then gradually, in small portions, you can begin to add warmed milk. The resulting mass must continue to be stirred. The dishes can be removed from the heat when the granulated sugar has completely dissolved. Then the drink can be considered ready.

You can also brew a fragrant chocolate drink with soy milk. Those who for some reason do not eat dairy products simply need to replace them with soy. But in this case, the cooking technology has some subtleties. The drink must be cooked only over low heat and should not be boiled for a long time. For the same reason, soy milk must first be mixed with granulated sugar. The sweetened liquid can then be added to the chocolate powder in small portions. As soon as the cocoa boils, it's time to remove it from the heat.

How to brew cocoa with water

Water cocoa is not much different from a traditional milk drink. Milk is most often diluted with water to reduce the fat content. Proportions may vary depending on taste preferences. Add a few tablespoons of water to a 50/50 ratio. To make 1 cup of this hot delicacy, you will need the following products:

Cocoa classic

When preparing this delicacy, regardless of the recipe used, a nuisance may arise such as the appearance of foam, which even adults do not like, and children may even refuse to try it even if it is present. In this cooking method you will learn the secret of how to cook cocoa without its formation. In addition, it will turn out aromatic, rich, with a pronounced taste.

Ingredients

Prepare the following products:

You should not use water if you are cooking with store-bought milk. In this case, add more of the latter instead.

How to cook?

Follow these simple instructions:

You can use another recipe on how to properly cook cocoa in milk without foam or lumps. The products you will need are the same as in the previous cooking method, and it itself is performed in this way:

Potato cake

To make your favorite cake at home, prepare:

300 g crumbled crackers;
120 g condensed milk;
2 tbsp. spoons of cocoa powder;
80 g sugar;
a handful of walnut kernels;
90 g butter;
40 ml milk;
vanillin.

Rusks and nuts are crushed and mixed. Combine melted butter, sugar, condensed milk, cocoa, add vanillin, stir well. A mixture is made from all the ingredients, mixed, slowly adding milk until the mass reaches a viscous, well-molded consistency. Make cakes, roll in cocoa, leave in a cold place for 2 hours.

Jamie Oliver's cocoa recipe

Many interesting and unusual drinks are prepared using cocoa powder.

Jamie Oliver, a famous English chef and restaurateur, prepares cocoa with the addition of corn flour and dark chocolate.

Milk – 900 ml
Corn flour - 2 tbsp. l.
Powdered sugar - 3 tbsp. l.
Cocoa powder - 4 tbsp. l.
Dark chocolate bar - 100 gr.
Cinnamon and sea salt (a pinch will do)

Pour milk into a saucepan and place over low heat. Bring to a boil until foamy;
Mix cocoa and sugar thoroughly in a cup;
Add the mixture to the hot milk and start stirring continuously for 2-3 minutes.
After obtaining a homogeneous liquid, remove the cocoa from the stove and pour into glasses.

You can also experiment and add different additives to the cocoa, such as orange zest or nuts. There are many options. Try new things and enjoy the taste of aromatic cocoa!

In Romanian (coffee with cocoa in Turkish)

A classic version of coffee with cocoa, which is prepared in a Turk and without milk. It invigorates perfectly and can replace your morning dose of regular coffee.

Ingredients:

ground coffee – 6 g (1 heaped teaspoon);
cocoa – 2 g (0.5 level teaspoon);
water – 100 ml;
salt – 1 pinch;
sugar (including vanilla) - to taste.

Recipe

1. Pour coffee and cocoa into a dry cezve, add sugar (regular) and salt. Mix.

2. Pour in 2 tablespoons of cold water. Boil the rest of the water in a separate container.

3. Grind the mixture in a turk into a homogeneous paste; small bubbles should appear on the surface.

4. Add boiling water and stir. Place on the stove over low heat.

5. As soon as the foam begins to rise, remove the Turk from the heat, do not bring to a boil.

6. Infuse the coffee and cocoa in the Turk for 3-4 minutes (until the grounds settle at the bottom), then add vanilla sugar if desired and pour the drink into a cup.

7. Serve with a dessert spoon, as this will make it easier to enjoy the cocoa foam.

Cocoa with milk

Cooking cocoa with milk is not difficult, the main thing is to follow a few rules when preparing it. The classic milk cocoa recipe includes 2 main ingredients: powder and milk.

Small container (saucepan or ladle);
Natural cocoa powder - 1 pack or 100-120 g;
Milk - 1 liter;
Whisk for stirring;
Sugar to taste.

Pour milk into a saucepan and place over low heat. Bring to a boil, but be careful not to allow foam to form;
Mix cocoa and sugar in a cup. Usually the ratio is set to 1:1. Mix thoroughly;
Then add the resulting mixture to the hot milk and begin stirring continuously for 2-3 minutes;
After obtaining a homogeneous liquid, without lumps, you can remove the cocoa from the stove and pour into glasses.

How to choose a good product and check its quality

In stores you can find two types of cocoa:

powder to be boiled;
dry mixture for quick preparation.

Natural powder is healthier for your health. It does not contain sugar or preservatives.

When choosing, evaluate the fat content (on the packaging): it should be at least 15% in the product, shelf life.

The remaining quality criteria can be assessed for the product already purchased. These include:

The smell of chocolate. It must be strong and clean, without foreign inclusions.
There should be no lumps. Their presence indicates improper storage.
Grinding He's supposed to be very small. To assess the quality, you can rub the powder between your fingers. Good cocoa should stick to the skin and not crumble into dust.
The color can only be brown.

It is advisable to taste a little of the product before cooking. A rancid or other unpleasant aftertaste indicates that it is unsuitable for food.

REFERENCE! After preparing the drink, the suspension in the liquid should not settle before two minutes.

Homemade chocolate recipe without milk

Homemade milk-free chocolate has a pleasant dark color and a very rich taste. Unlike other sweets, dark chocolate is not harmful to your figure, and in some cases, it even helps you lose extra pounds. You can regulate the amount of sugar and butter yourself, increasing or decreasing its calorie content.

Cocoa liquor (cocoa powder) – 60 g
Cocoa butter (butter) - 60 g
Powdered sugar - 80 g
Vanilla sugar, cardamom - optional

Cooking method:

The recipe for dairy-free chocolate is very simple: you will need to mix all the ingredients.
Heat in a water bath until smooth.
Pour the chocolate mixture into any mold, then cool for several hours in the refrigerator.
Original chocolate is obtained in small silicone molds - you can make real assorted sweets.
If desired, you can add a filling of raisins, prunes, nuts or dried apricots.

How to brew cocoa correctly

To brew cocoa powder in milk, you need to follow simple recommendations. If everything is done correctly, you will get a dessert with a rich, pleasant taste and light aroma. It perfectly warms on cool evenings and strengthens the immune system. To protect yourself from depression, drink the product every day. The substances contained in it stimulate the production of serotonin and endorphin, and therefore improve mood.

Classic cooking method

The classic recipe for cocoa with milk includes the following ingredients:

cocoa powder – 1 tablespoon;
milk 2.5% – 250 ml;
purified water – 50 ml;
granulated sugar 2-3 tsp.

You can diversify the taste with vanilla or cinnamon by adding them on the tip of a knife. A step-by-step recipe for making cocoa powder in milk includes several steps:

Take an enamel pan, pour the liquid ingredients into it, place it on the stove, and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring, for a minute.
Then add cocoa and sugar in a thin stream.
Stir continuously and make sure there are no lumps.
After 2-3 minutes, add spices, wait a little more and turn off the stove.
Cover the pan for 5 minutes. During this time, the liquid will infuse and acquire a lasting aroma.

Cooking time is no longer than a quarter of an hour. Serve the treat hot along with a fluffy sponge cake, marshmallows or cookies. If you brew it in the morning, the drink will give you a boost of energy and provide energy throughout the day. Done in the evening, it will help you relax and calm your nerves.

Recipe with condensed milk

You can prepare cocoa in different ways, for example, replacing sugar with condensed milk. To cook 2 servings, take:

milk – 500 ml;
cocoa bean powder – 2 tbsp. l.;
chocolate chips - 3 tbsp. l.;
condensed milk 2 tbsp. l.;
a pinch of cinnamon if desired.

Boil the milk over low heat. Add shavings and other dry ingredients. Whisk thoroughly until the ingredients are thoroughly dissolved. Cook for 3 minutes, turn off. Add condensed milk, stir, cover with a lid for a couple of minutes. Pour into cups, garnish with spices and serve.

Dessert with orange liqueur

A morning cup of aromatic delicacy eliminates sleep, increases performance, and improves overall well-being. After all, cocoa contains theobromine, an alkaloid that stimulates energy production. It has a milder effect than caffeine and does not inhibit the function of the cardiovascular system.

Gourmets will certainly appreciate the recipe for cocoa with milk and orange liqueur. To cook 2 servings, you will need:

milk – 450 ml;
liqueur – 3 tbsp. l.;
crushed cocoa beans - 2 tbsp. l.;
water – 50 ml;
a pinch of salt;
sugar to taste.

Mix bulk products in an enamel bowl. Pour the heated liquid ingredients over everything and whisk the mixture to break up any lumps. Cook for 3 minutes and turn off. Leave the pan covered with a lid for 5-10 minutes. Pour in the liqueur, stir and serve to guests along with marshmallows or eclairs.

Microwave method

To properly cook cocoa powder with milk in the microwave, you will need a deep mug:

Add 1 tablespoon of powder and 2 teaspoons of sugar into it.
Add 50 ml water.
Stir until the mixture acquires a homogeneous structure.
Dilute it with 200 ml of milk and place in the microwave for 60 seconds.
Remove from microwave, stir well.
Place the cup in the oven again and turn on for 30 seconds.

Carefully remove the hot mug. Serve with marshmallows, marmalade, and candies.

Vanilla drink

In an iron bowl, combine 1-2 tablespoons of powder, sugar to taste, a pinch of salt and dilute 3 tbsp. l. water. Boil on low flame. Stir until the ingredients dissolve. Add 250 ml of milk, simmer for 5 minutes, add ¼ tsp. vanilla extract, turn off. If you like a foamy drink, beat it with a blender and immediately serve to your guests.

What is the difference between cocoa and hot chocolate?

Hot chocolate is a thick, viscous drink with a high percentage of fat and oil. Its calorie content is about 250 kcal per 100 g. Cocoa is a low-fat product with a light consistency that contains only 65-100 kcal per 100 g.

The method of preparing drinks is radically different from each other. Cocoa is obtained from bean cakes and is sometimes boiled in plain water. Hot chocolate is made from solid natural chocolate and most often contains cream.

Chocolate glaze made from cocoa without milk

If you don't have milk in the refrigerator, you can make the glaze without it. You just need to replace it with regular boiled water, and you’re done. Ingredients to prepare:

3 tbsp. l. powdered sugar
2 tbsp. l. cocoa powder
2 tbsp. l. water
1 tsp. butter.

Pour powdered sugar and cocoa into a saucepan and mix them together.
Pour water over the ingredients and place on low heat.
Stir constantly until the mass becomes homogeneous.
When the glaze has cooled a little, add butter and stir. Then we use it in the desired recipe.

Now you know how to make cocoa glaze. Bon appetit!

The key to a good glaze lies in the quality of the cocoa powder, so choose products from trusted manufacturers.

Cocoa glaze is very easy to learn how to make. To do this, you do not need to have serious culinary skills. In 10 minutes, you will have an excellent chocolate “drizzle” ready for any homemade baked goods, which will only benefit from the presence of such a covering layer. Finally, I want to give a couple of tips on how to prepare cocoa icing correctly and tasty:

Butter should be added at the very end of cooking the glaze, this will make it more delicate in taste.
Make sure that the glaze does not boil while it is on the fire.
The finished cocoa glaze should be applied only to baked goods that have completely cooled. Otherwise, the external presentable appearance of the dish may be spoiled by drips.

Making dessert at home

Chocolate at home tastes the same as the factory version. Perhaps the most important advantage of preparing dessert is that you can independently monitor the quality of the products used. Is it worth talking about the excellent taste of homemade chocolate once again?

Homemade chocolate can take its rightful place in your cookbook. And by adding a little creativity and your own imagination, you can turn the sweet into a real culinary dessert that you won’t be ashamed to present to the holiday table.

To prepare this treat at home you will need the following ingredients:

A tablespoon of sugar.
50 grams of softened butter.
A couple of tablespoons of full-fat milk.
100 grams of cocoa powder.

Expert opinion

Anastasia Titova

Confectioner

This is a classic homemade chocolate recipe. Additionally, you will need a mold for pouring the chocolate mixture. If you don't have one, you can place the mixture in a bowl.

Step-by-step preparation

Pour the milk into a saucepan and place it on low heat. When the milk is warm, add sugar to it, stirring with a spoon. There is no need to bring the mixture to a boil.
Melt the butter in the microwave and add it to the milk. Bring the mixture to a boil.
We begin to sift the cocoa through a sieve, constantly stirring the chocolate mass with a wooden spoon. Let the chocolate boil for a couple of minutes and remove from heat.
Pour the sweet mass into molds and place in a cool place until completely hardened.

Even a novice cook can prepare this homemade chocolate recipe. The only thing is that you definitely need to use non-stick cookware. The delicacy made from cocoa powder has a fairly rich and tart taste. To soften it, you can add vanilla or orange extract.

Cooking secrets

Homemade treats made from cocoa powder can be safely given to children. It does not contain harmful food colors, flavors or preservatives. Cocoa is the main ingredient in a homemade chocolate recipe, so the product must be of high quality and fresh.

How to make chocolate from cocoa and bring the dessert to perfect taste?

The recipe for homemade cocoa treats involves the use of fresh food. Be sure to follow the prescribed proportions. To make a dairy-free dessert, you will need powdered milk or baby formula. Don't be afraid that the dairy analogue will spoil the taste of the dessert. On the contrary, the delicacy comes out more tender and airy. Don't be afraid to experiment with taste. You can add rum, liqueur, cognac, cookie crumbs, raisins, nuts, cardamom, cinnamon and marzipan to the finished mass of cocoa beans. The dark chocolate recipe involves using a large amount of cocoa.

Please note that the more cocoa beans you add, the richer and harder the dessert will be. Instead of classic sugar, you can add cane sugar. It is distinguished by its nutritional value and the presence of useful minerals, which is especially suitable for that category of people who adhere to proper nutrition

The beneficial properties of cane sugar have been proven in practice; the product has virtually no contraindications for use.

There are many chocolate recipes for every taste. Adherents of the classics will certainly be delighted with chocolates made from cocoa and milk. Creative individuals will be able to express themselves by diluting the composition with unusual but compatible ingredients.

Cocoa with chocolate and condensed milk

Even more satisfying, cozier, sweeter - all this can be said about this drink. Many people see a cup with it in their hands, imagining autumn evenings spent on a windowsill or near a window in a rocking chair, wrapped in a blanket.

Ingredients

To prepare this deliciousness, take the following ingredients:

You can easily make the latter yourself. To do this, you just need to grind a small piece of chocolate using a grater. If you think that these products will make the treat too sweet, you can balance the taste with cinnamon instead of chocolate chips.

How to cook?

Here's how to cook cocoa in milk with condensed milk and chocolate so that it will help you forget about a hard day of work and all your problems in the evening:

If the delicacy is not sweet enough for your taste to brighten up your evening, pour it into cups and add a small amount of ice cream to it.

Since we are talking about the “hormone of happiness,” we cannot help but talk about how to make chocolate from cocoa. For this you will need the following set of products:

The product should be prepared according to the following instructions:

Prepared at home, it will be healthier than factory products, since it will not contain chemical components used in the food industry.

Many housewives, when baking buns, cakes, pastries, muffins, cookies, pies and other sweet treats, know how to cook icing with cocoa, and prefer to use it rather than the store-bought version. This is not surprising - such a product will turn out more tasty, aromatic, and natural. You can also resort to a homemade chocolate recipe, but use more liquid in it - so much so that the mass turns out less thick. But you can use another method, for which you need:

Homemade milk chocolate

What could be tastier than homemade milk chocolate? The delicacy will amaze your household. Get ready to stand at the stove again and again to delight your loved ones with a delicious dessert.

Homemade milk chocolate recipe

Heat 5 tablespoons of full-fat milk in a saucepan.
Add 5 tablespoons of cocoa powder and cane sugar, constantly stirring the ingredients and bringing the mixture to a boil.
Add 50 grams of melted butter and a couple of tablespoons of heavy cream into the chocolate mass.
Stirring the chocolate mass with a spoon, add 5 grams of wheat flour through a sieve.

Expert opinion

Anastasia Titova

Confectioner

To soften the taste, add vanillin extract. Pour the prepared chocolate mixture into molds and let it harden. Now you know how to make milk chocolate at home!

Making chocolate without milk or butter

Homemade chocolate is often made with the addition of milk or even sour cream. But if you do not like or cannot tolerate dairy products, then you will probably want to know what homemade chocolate without milk and without butter is made from.

Ingredients for chocolate without milk and butter

cocoa – 50 grams;
sugar – 2 tablespoons;
water – half a glass;
flour – 1 tablespoon.

Process:

Pour cocoa and sugar into water and wait until everything boils.
Add flour and simmer for a few more minutes until the mixture thickens.
Remove from the burner and cool. At this stage you can mix in the filler. Place into molds and set aside to harden.

Do not skimp on products for homemade chocolate - the main ingredients must be of high quality, this is ninety percent of the success of making the dessert special.

And if you fail, don’t despair, next time the dish will turn out more delicious, because the main idea in cooking chocolate is the same, but the recipes are all different. This cotton candy cannot be made at home without a special machine. And making chocolate is actually no more difficult than chopping salads. The opportunity to enjoy natural homemade chocolate at any time is priceless.

How to make cocoa powder from milk at home

Today is another delicious page on my website - I’ll tell you how to make cocoa powder using milk or water at home and share recipes for a great drink. There is an immutable truth: a hearty breakfast is the key to a successful day. And if it’s also delicious, then it won’t come at a price! And of course, when we hear the word breakfast, the first thing that comes to mind is coffee. But even, even the most delicious, sometimes you want to replace it with something. And a miracle comes to our aid - the cocoa drink.

The history of preparing this delicious drink is so old that it boggles the imagination. Even before our era, 1500 years ago, the Indians of Central America prepared a thick, spicy drink from cocoa beans. It was a ritual drink of the Mayan and Aztec Indians, which they believed helped them gain wisdom, longevity and strength.

The Indians made cocoa thick and not sweet, and they valued its beneficial qualities rather than its taste. By the way, they always drank it cold. They added hot pepper and maize grains, and then poured the drink from one bowl to another for a long time until it whipped into foam.

By the way, thanks to the experiments of European chefs with the preparation of cocoa drink, we now have chocolate, chocolate-filled candies and a variety of drink options.

Method for making hot chocolate from grated cocoa

The traditional recipe for a warming drink involves the use of grated cocoa, which is sold in bars. These chocolates have a very dense structure and are difficult to cut, so you will have to grate or plan the required portion of the product with a knife. In this form, cocoa will “dissolve” more easily in the liquid.

A drink prepared according to this recipe will allow you to “visit the past,” to the dawn of hot chocolate.

grated cocoa – 40–50 g;
purified water – 200 g;
spices (cinnamon powder).

Cooking method:

In a small container, heat water along with grated cocoa. Stir the mixture constantly. There is no need to bring the liquid to a boil because the cocoa will melt sooner.
At first you will get a very thick mass (much more viscous than expected). Over time, its thickness will reach the consistency of liquid sour cream - you will get a thick drink. If you followed the recipe exactly, you will have dark chocolate.
To give the drink a more familiar taste, you can sweeten it with sugar or honey, and use milk instead of water.

If you are interested in getting an authentic drink, so valued by the Aztecs, add pepper, cinnamon or other spices to the mixture.