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A close-up of smooth, homemade keto milk chocolate bars on a wooden board.
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Technical Keto Milk Chocolate Bar

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 185kcal

Ingredients

  • 285 g (10 oz) Food-grade Cacao Butter
  • 65 g (2.25 oz) Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, sifted
  • 100 g (3.5 oz) Heavy Cream Powder
  • 85 g (3 oz) Powdered Monk Fruit Sweetener or Allulose
  • 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) Sunflower Liquid Lecithin
  • 1 g (pinch) Fine Sea Salt
  • 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  • Prepare a double boiler (bain-marie) by placing a heat-proof glass or stainless steel bowl over a pot of simmering water, ensuring the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water.
  • Place the cacao butter in the bowl and heat until it reaches a temperature of 120°F (49°C), stirring occasionally to ensure even melting.
  • Sift the heavy cream powder, cocoa powder, and powdered sweetener together to remove any clumps.
  • Gradually whisk the sifted dry ingredients into the melted cacao butter. Continue whisking for 3 to 5 minutes until the mixture is completely homogenous and no graininess remains.
  • Remove the bowl from the heat source. Continue to stir the mixture frequently as it cools until the temperature reaches 85°F (29°C).
  • Add the sunflower liquid lecithin, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Stir vigorously to emulsify the fats and liquids.
  • Briefly return the bowl to the double boiler and heat the mixture back to exactly 90°F (32°C), stirring constantly. This technical step helps achieve a stable temper for a clean snap.
  • Immediately pour the tempered chocolate into clean, dry silicone chocolate molds.
  • Firmly tap the molds against the countertop several times to release trapped air bubbles and level the surface.
  • Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature (approx 68°F/20°C) for 3-4 hours, or refrigerate for 45 minutes for a faster set.
  • Carefully de-mold the bars and store them in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.