Description
This easy homemade vegan white chocolate recipe creates smooth and creamy chocolate bars using natural ingredients like cacao butter, coconut butter, and cashew butter. Infused with real vanilla and lightly sweetened with powdered sugar, these vegan white chocolate bars are perfect for snacking or gifting. Optional toppings like chopped pistachios and freeze-dried raspberries add delightful texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 285 g cacao butter
- 80 g coconut butter (creamed coconut)
- 2 tablespoons cashew butter
- 80 g powdered sugar
- 1 vanilla pod
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Optional Toppings
- Chopped pistachios
- Freeze-dried raspberries
Instructions
- Prepare Molds and Vanilla: Lay silicone molds on trays for easy fridge transfer. Cut the vanilla pod in half and scrape out the seeds using the back of a knife. Set the seeds aside for later use. Discard or save the pod for other flavoring.
- Melt Butters: Place cacao butter, coconut butter, and cashew butter into a large heat-resistant bowl. Set this bowl over a saucepan with simmering water, ensuring water does not touch the bowl. Use a bain-marie method to gently melt the ingredients, whisking until fully melted and smooth. Be cautious to avoid any water splashing into the mixture to prevent seizing.
- Add Sugar and Flavoring: Remove the bowl from the heat. Add powdered sugar to the melted mixture and whisk thoroughly until fully incorporated. Next, add the scraped vanilla seeds and sea salt, whisking again until evenly mixed throughout the chocolate base.
- Pour and Chill: Divide the chocolate mixture evenly into the prepared molds. If desired, sprinkle chopped pistachios or freeze-dried raspberries on top while the chocolate is still liquid. Place the molds into the refrigerator and chill for at least 20 minutes until set.
- Unmold and Store: Once the chocolate has solidified, carefully remove the bars from the molds. Wrap them individually in baking paper and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Ensure no water comes into contact with the chocolate mixture during melting to avoid seizing.
- Use high-quality vanilla pods for the best flavor.
- The optional toppings add texture and flavor but can be omitted for a smooth chocolate bar.
- Store finished bars in the fridge to keep them firm and fresh.
- Can be customized with different nut butters or natural sweeteners to suit preferences.
