Romanian Homemade Chocolate

5 from 9 votes

Romanian Homemade Chocolate is a popular recipe created during a difficult era when chocolate was almost impossible to find. The recipe is made with powdered milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar, and butter, and it is a delicious dessert that nowadays can be made for a party where multiple desserts are served.

Prep Time15

Cook Time5

Total Time20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Romanian

Servings: pieces

Calories: 252kcal

Author: Gabriela

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cups granulated sugar
⅔ cups water
4 cups powdered milk
1 cup raw cocoa unsweetened
1 ½ cups chopped toasted nuts hazelnuts, walnuts etc
7 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 tablespoon rum extract

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Instructions

Line a 15x10 inch baking tray with parchment paper. Butter the entire surface of the parchment paper and set the tray aside.
In a large bowl, sift together the powdered milk and the unsweetened cocoa powder. Add chopped roasted nuts like hazelnuts or walnuts and mix well.
In a medium saucepan, place water, butter, sugar, and lemon juice(the lemon juice prevents the sugar's crystallization while making the syrup).
Bring to a boil and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the stove and add vanilla and rum essence.
Note: From this point, you have to work fast.
Pour hot syrup over the dry ingredients and stir vigorously, making sure all the powdered milk and cocoa powder are incorporated.
Pour the mixture onto the parchment paper and spread it evenly with a spatula. You have to move fast because the mixture will harden pretty quickly.
Cover the pan with foil and place it in the refrigerator for few hours, best overnight.
The chocolate will continue to harden over the next few days. Cut it into squares or small bars and serve.
Keep refrigerated.

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