Perfect! Here’s a simple recipe to make vanilla-filled chocolate bars at home. It’s beginner-friendly, and you don’t need fancy equipment. 🍫✨
Ingredients
For the chocolate shell:
- 200 g (7 oz) milk or dark chocolate (your choice)
- 1 tsp coconut oil (optional, for smoothness and shine)
For the vanilla filling:
- 50 g (¼ cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 50 g (¼ cup) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp milk or cream (adjust for consistency)
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate
- Chop the chocolate into small pieces.
- Melt it in a microwave-safe bowl in 20–30 second intervals, stirring each time until smooth.
- Optionally, stir in 1 tsp coconut oil for extra shine.
- Prepare the vanilla filling
- In a small bowl, beat the butter until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Add milk/cream slowly until the filling is creamy but thick enough to hold its shape.
- Form the chocolate bars
- Use a silicone chocolate mold or a small tray lined with parchment paper.
- Pour a thin layer of melted chocolate into the mold; spread it evenly.
- Chill in the fridge for 5–10 minutes until slightly firm.
- Add the filling
- Spoon or pipe the vanilla filling onto the chocolate layer, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Gently smooth it out with a spatula or back of a spoon.
- Top with chocolate
- Pour the remaining melted chocolate over the filling to cover completely.
- Tap the mold lightly on the counter to remove air bubbles.
- Chill and set
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until fully set.
- Remove from mold and enjoy your homemade vanilla-filled chocolate bars!
💡 Tips:
- For a creamier filling, you can add a tiny pinch of salt—it balances the sweetness.
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor; it makes a huge difference.
- If you want fancy bars, sprinkle crushed nuts or cocoa nibs on top before the chocolate sets.
If you want, I can also give a shortcut version that doesn’t require a mold—you can just make little chocolate “sandwiches” with vanilla filling. That one’s super quick and fun. Do you want me to show that too?
