How chocolate cream is made: industrial process and home recipe
If you are here on our Blog, you probably have a weakness for the sweetness of chocolate and are trying to discover the secret of how to make chocolate creameither in an industrial version or with a home-made recipe. You are in the right place! In this article, we will explain the production process of both variants.
Industrial chocolate cream
If your chocolate craving is unstoppable and you want to have a ready-to-use chocolate cream in your hands as soon as possible, the industrial option is the perfect choice.
Before moving on to the homemade recipe, let's examine how chocolate cream is industrially produced. This process starts with the selection and blending of different types of cocoa often from different parts of the world to create a unique and distinctive taste.
The production of chocolate cream in an industrial context involves several steps. After selection, the cleaning cocoa beanswhich are then toasted to develop their characteristic aroma. Subsequently, the seeds are ground to obtain the cocoa pastewhich is then mixed with sugar and other ingredients such as milk, cocoa butter and vanilla.
The mixture is then heated and homogenised to create a smooth and creamy texture. Finally, the chocolate cream is packaged in jars or tubes for distribution.
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Homemade chocolate cream
If, on the other hand, you love experimenting in the kitchen and want to make your own chocolate cream from scratch, here is a homemade recipe that will win your heart (and your palate!).
Chocolate cream recipe
Ingredients:
- Chocolate bar from high quality
- Fresh milk
- Icing sugar
- Passione per il cioccolato! 😉
Procedure:
- Break the chocolate into pieces and melt it in a bain-marie
- Add the milk gradually, stirring constantly
- Incorporate icing sugar to sweeten according to your taste
- Continue stirring until you get a creamy consistency
- Let cool and pour the cream into jars for storage
How to use leftover chocolate cream
Now that you have your chocolate cream ready, you might be wondering how to make the most of it and not waste not even a spoonful. Here are a few tips to make your dessert even more delicious.
Ideas for using chocolate cream
Of course, these tips also apply to a spreadable cream bought ready-made!
- Cake fillingFill your favourite desserts with this mouth-watering cream.
- Ice cream toppingadd a creamy touch to your favourite ice cream.
- Cake creamspread generously between the layers of a cake for a chocolate surprise in every bite.
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