Chocolate with mushroom has recently gained popularity among people. Not only that it is palatable but also conflict of earthy taste of the mushrooms and rich sweetness of chocolate. Here are five recipes whether you are the one wondering how this is made or already a fan and ready to produce one in your kitchen. Let’s jump right into the topic of this article and understand how to combine mushroom chocolate and what it can be like.
Why Mushroom Chocolate?
First, it may sound very strange, but mushrooms have a very earthy’s taste, and they are quite savory which contrasts with the sweetness of chocolate. Reishi and lion’s mane are examples of mushrooms with some health benefits. They are capable of increasing your body immunity, increasing the concentration level, and even have a calming effect. Mix these mushrooms with chocolate to make them palatable but more importantly you’ll find ways of including these healthy ingredients into your meals.
Recipe 1: Classic Mushroom Chocolate
If planning to make a simple mushroom chocolate, then one has to use dark chocolate, mushroom powder. To start with, it is smooth to melt the chocolate with some amounts in a double boiler. After the chocolate has melted add your mushroom powder and mix until properly incorporated. It is only necessary to pour the mixture into molds and let it cool down. This recipe is very simple, and, thus, the intrinsic taste of the chocolate and the mushrooms will not be masked.
Recipe 2: Mushroom Hot Chocolate
For a little homey spin, we should attempt making mushroom hot chocolate. Heat milk or a milk substitute over stove top heat. After warming the milk gently, add your mushroom powder and stir until it has dissolved in the milk. Then you can mix in cocoa and sweetener if it’s condiment like honey or sugar, you can directly stir into cocoa. To top it all off, they add just a sprinkle of cinnamon to warm up the taste buds. This drink is excellent for a cold evening or for a snack when you just need something warm to nourish your soul.
Recipe 3: Mushroom Chocolate Truffles
If you want to complement someone or you simply wish to pamper yourselves, you should try mushroom chocolate truffles. Add mushroom powder to cream and melt dark chocolate for the ganache to be smooth. Allow it to cool afterwards and then form small balls. Coat them with cocoa powder or place them in chopped nuts. These truffles are decadent and fluffy, a little more mash-up in terms of texture compared to a classic truffle, ideal for those celebrating or on festive occasions.
Recipe 4: Vegan Mushroom Chocolate Bars
If you want an option that is free from dairy you can prepare vegan mushroom chocolate bars. For more natural ingredients you may use coconut oil or cocoa butter as the base instead of dairy. Stir oil with a cacao powder and mushroom powder and measure sweetener such as maple syrup. Place the mixture into molds and place into the freezer, until they become rigid. Not only this recipe is vegan, but it also contains less calories than the original chocolate.
Recipe 5: White chocolate that has added benefits of mushrooms
If you do not like dark chocolate, you can do a white chocolate version. White chocolate is sweet by itself so compared to it the earthy taste of mushrooms can be felt a little more. To finish it off, melt white chocolate and then add your preferred mushroom powder. Let the mixture set in molds. The result is a type of an ice cream that has flavors that range from sweet to slightly bitter, due to the element of mushrooms.
Final Thoughts
An easy and indulgent recipe is that of mushroom chocolate, the idea behind which is to join two completely unrelated products. Whether you are making it for medical reasons, to add taste, or in spite of doubting its usability, there is much more to discover in this list. These five recipes are where it starts – once you understand how the magic happens, feel free to mix it up with different mushrooms, chocolates, and other inclusions such as nuts and spice. Happy chocolate-making!