Ciocolata de casa

Trebuie sa recunosc ca ciocolata de casa nu e un desert pe care sa-l iubesc prea tare. Da, sigur, se cheama ciocolata de casa, dar nu are nimic de-a face cu ciocolata adevarata! Cantitatea industriala de zahar nu e ceva care sa ma determine sa fac ciocolata de casa prea des. Si totusi, majoritatea oamenilor pe care ii stiu adora acest desert, le aminteste de copilarie, asa ca din cand in cand cad prada rugamintilor de a face ciocolata de casa.

Reteta in sine e extrem de simpla, lista de ingrediente e scurta, cu toate ca procesul tehnologic in sine e foarte versatil. Pe lnaga reteta de baza, intotdeauna veti mai gasi diverse alte ingrediente menite sa adauge gust si textura, de la alune de padure la nuci ori migdale  sau fructe uscate ori confiate sau bombonele colorate. Cerul este limita!

Reteta de fata provine de la o cursanta care ne-a marturisit ca o face foarte des pentru prieteni si familie, insa cuvintele ei m-au intrigat, suna intr-adevar delicios, motiv pentru care am luat reteta si astazi v-o dau si voua. Da, rezultatul final e gustos, texturat, foarte interesant si poate fi facut atat in varianta cu cacao, cat si in varianta fara. Mare atentie insa la ce lapte praf folositi – in niciun caz lapte praf pentru bebelusi caci gustul si proprietatile sunt cu totul altele!

Ciocolata de casa

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Ingrediente

 

• 150 ml apa
• 500 g zahar alb granulat
• 100 g unt
• 500 g lapte praf
• 100 g cacao neagra
• 1/2 lingurita sare
• 1 lingurita extract de vanilie
• 100 g alune de padure (coapte si tocate mare)

Instructiuni

• Combinati apa, zaharul si untul intr-un vas. Puneti pe foc mediu si dati in clocot. FIerbeti 1 minut apoi dati deoparte si lasati sa se racoreasca pana siropul ramane usor caldut.
• Intre timp, cerneti laptele praf cu cacaoa si sarea.
• Turnati siropul cald peste lapte praf. Adaugati vanilia si amstecati bine.
• Intindeti amestecul intr-o tava de 25x25cm si acoperiti cu alune de padure.
• Dati la rece cateva ore apoi taiati ciocolata in cuburi sau orice alta forma doriti.

Notes

Pentru varianta alba, scoateti cacaoa si inlocuiti-o cu lapte praf. Adaugati mai multa vanilie sau arome pentru a echilibra gustul!

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ENGLISH

Actually this is not the chocolate fudge you’re used to – in Romania, we call this homemade chocolate. It is made with powdered milk, cocoa powder and a sugar syrup and it has a dense texture that melts in your mouth bite after bite. It can be dark or white, it can be vanilla or rum, it can be simple or crunchy, it can be plain or colorful – it’s a dessert that Romanians love, it brings back childhood memories for most people. The only thing in common with chocolate however is the cocoa powder, the process of making it involving a hot sugar syrup and a quick mix with a spatula. Butter is used for more creaminess and flavorings can be anything from vanilla to chili.

In all fairness, I’m not a huge fan of this kind of fudge – the sweetness can be a little overwhelming – but everyone I know loves it so I find myself making it from time to time! It’s easy to make and incredibly versatile so there’s no problem to mix a batch once in a while, just to spoil my family with it!

Hazelnuts seemed like the perfect choice for this particular batch, although roasted walnuts sound just as good! Some dried fruits or even M&Ms or other candies would have surely made a great addition to this dessert! The sky is the limit!

Homemade Chocolate Fudge

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Delicious homemade chocolate fudge!

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Ingrediente

 

• 150 g water
• 500 g white granulated sugar
• 100 g butter
• 500 g powdered milk (full-fat)
• 100 g dark cocoa powder (sifted)
• 2 g salt
• 5 g vanilla extract
• 100 g hazelnuts (roasted)

Instructiuni

• Combine the water, sugar and butter in a large saucepa and bring to a boil. Cook for 1 minute then remove from heat and allow to cool down until just slightly warm.
• In the meantime, sift the milk, cocoa powder and salt.
• Pour the warm syrup over the dry ingredients. Add the vanilla and mix well.
• Spoon the mixture into a 25x25cm square pan lined with parchment paper.
• Top with roasted hazelnuts and place in the fridge to set for a few hours.
• Cut into small bars to serve.

Notes

For the white version of this, replace the cocoa powder with powdered milk and add more vanilla to balance the taste out!

Keyword Chocolate

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