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Preparation
5 minutes
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Processing
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Chocolate Salt Candy For 4 people
Unsalted butter 10 gr Bitter couverture chocolate 50 gr Heavy cream 100 ml Unsweetened fresh milk 80 ml Sugar 50 gr Salt 1 gr
Distinguishing between heavy cream and whipping cream
- Fat content: Heavy cream is a high-fat cream with a fat content of 36 – 40%, while Whipping cream is known as a type of fresh cream with a fat content of 30 – 36% and contains no sugar.
- Texture: Heavy cream has a more stable whipped texture than Whipping cream.
- Heavy cream is widely used for whipping cream, baking,… while Whipping cream is used more for mixing drinks or as an ingredient for some types of desserts.
You should choose to buy bitter couverture chocolate to achieve the desired product. Bitter couverture chocolate can be found at baking supply stores, chocolate shops, or ordered online on e-commerce sites.
How to make Chocolate Salt Candy
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Heat milk with sugar and salt
Place a pot on the stove, add 80ml of unsweetened fresh milk, 50gr of sugar, and 1gr of salt. Heat the mixture over medium heat until boiling, and the sugar dissolves, then turn off the heat.
Next, add 10gr of unsalted butter and continue stirring until the butter melts.
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Mix in the heavy cream
Keep the stove on medium heat, then add 100ml of heavy cream to the pot. Stir the mixture for about 5 minutes until it thickens, then turn off the heat.
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Mix in the chocolate, pour into molds
Using a knife, chop 50gr of dark couverture chocolate, then add it to the pot of milk and stir until it melts.
Next, pour this mixture into a silicone mold, wrap tightly with plastic wrap, and place it in the refrigerator for 2 – 3 hours until it hardens.
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Final Product
Chocolate salt candy has a soft and smooth bite, with a characteristic bitter taste from chocolate combined with a creamy sweet and savory flavor from the butter and milk mixture. The candy will taste better when enjoyed with hot tea.
How to store chocolate salt candy
- The candy when freshly made can be used immediately or wrapped in candy wrapping paper and stored in a cool place.
- Put the candy in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for 3 – 5 days to maintain the best flavor!
Just with a few simple steps, you can make this delicious chocolate salt candy for the whole family to enjoy. Tastetutorial.com wishes you success in your preparation!
*Source of the recipe and images from the YouTube channel HidaMari Cooking
