Cheat’s Chocolate Blocks

Cheat’s Chocolate Blocks

"Cheat's Chocolate Blocks" typically refers to an easy or quick method for making chocolate blocks or bars, often with a simplified process. It involves using pre-made or ready-to-use ingredients like chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruits, combined in a mold, without the need for complex techniques. The term "cheat's" suggests that this approach skips over traditional chocolate-making steps, such as tempering or melting raw cocoa beans. Instead, the focus is on creating a quick, no-fuss treat with minimal effort, often for those who want a homemade chocolate option without the time commitment.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 1 hour 1 minute
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Festive Cranberry Pistachio Chocolate

  • 2 x 200g dark chocolate block
  • 100g dark chocolate block, melted, cooled
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped dried cranberries
  • 1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped pistachio kernels
  • 1 1/2 tbsp toasted coconut flakes

Double-choc Cookies and Cream Chocolate

  • 2 x 23g packets mini-Oreo cookies
  • 2 x 200g milk chocolate block
  • 90g white chocolate block, melted, cooled

Mango, Ginger and Sesame Chocolate

  • 2 x 180g white chocolate block
  • 90g white chocolate block, melted, cooled
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds, toasted
  • 50g dried mango, thickly sliced
  • 20g uncrystallised ginger, thinly sliced

Chunky Fruit and Nut Chocolate

  • 2 x 200g dark chocolate block
  • 100g dark chocolate block, melted, cooled
  • 4 dried apricots, chopped
  • 2 dried figs, chopped
  • 1 tbsp sultanas
  • 8 pecans
  • 12 skinless hazelnuts, chopped
  • 10 almond kernels

Peanut Butter Pretzel Crunch Chocolate

  • 2 x 200g milk chocolate block
  • Extra 100g milk chocolate block, chopped
  • 1 1/2 tbsp smooth peanut butter
  • 12 pretzels, chopped
  • 2 tbsp Rice Bubbles
  • 1 tbsp cacao nibs

Instructions
 

  • Make Festive Cranberry Pistachio Chocolate: Place dark chocolate blocks, flat-side up, on a baking paper-lined tray. Drizzle with melted dark chocolate. Top with cranberries, pistachio and coconut. Stand for 3 hours or until set.
  • Make Double-choc Cookies and Cream Chocolate: Crush 1 packet of cookies. Place milk chocolate blocks, flat-side up, on a baking paper-lined tray. Drizzle with melted white chocolate. Top with crushed and whole cookies. Stand for 3 hours or until set.
  • Make Mango, Ginger and Sesame Chocolate: Place white chocolate blocks, flat-side up, on a baking paper-lined tray. Drizzle with white chocolate. Top with sesame seeds, mango and ginger. Stand for 3 hours or until set.
  • Make Chunky Fruit and Nut Chocolate: Place dark chocolate blocks, flat-side up, on a baking paper-lined tray. Drizzle with melted dark chocolate. Top with apricot, fig, sultanas and nuts. Stand for 3 hours or until set.
  • Make Peanut Butter Pretzel Crunch Chocolate: Place milk chocolate blocks, flat-side up, on a baking paper-lined tray. Place extra milk chocolate and peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH (100%) for 1 minute, stirring halfway through, or until melted and smooth. Set aside to cool slightly. Spread over chocolate blocks. Top with pretzels, Rice Bubbles and cacao nibs. Stand for 3 hours or until set.
  • To gift, wrap blocks in baking paper and secure with ribbon.

Notes

  • Allow additional time for standing.
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