This dark chocolate peanut butter is the stuff of dreams

There is hardly anyone who would not melt at the sight of creamy dark chocolate infused with rich peanut butter, with every bite of it, bringing on a blanket of delectable indulgence.  This decadent dark chocolate peanut butter recipe is going to be a treasure in your kitchen, and thankfully, getting it right is not rocket science with the correct instructions and tips. You can dive into this classic that will be worth melting for, again and again.

Ingredients: 

• 225 gm Bournville dark chocolate
• 130 gm peanut butter
• 60 gm sugar
• 14 ml honey
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Method: 

1. You first have to grease and line a baking tin with parchment paper. This is important so that once the dish is baked, it can glide out easily without getting stuck.
2. In a small saucepan, melt dark chocolate over low heat, while stirring it occasionally. When it is smooth and glossy, you will know that the chocolate is at an accurate temperature.
3. Then, you have to take the saucepan off the heat and let it cool down a little. It's important for it to cool down to stop the peanut butter from separating and becoming watery.
4. In another bowl, you have to mix peanut butter, sugar, honey, vanilla extract, and salt and beat all the ingredients well with your whisk till they become smooth and creamy. After some time, you will start noticing that the mixture has started to turn into a luscious paste.
5. Then, you have to gradually pour the peanut butter mixture into the melted chocolate, and mix until well combined. This stage will require you to be a little patient; it can also take a bit of effort to get all the flavors smoothly combined.
6. Once this mixture becomes smooth and creamy with constant stirring, you will have reached the perfect consistency with a glossy mixture without any lumps.
7. Next, you have to pour the mixture into the pan prepared with the dark chocolate peanut butter, and smooth it out using a spatula on top of the mixture.
8. You need to let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight so that the mixture sets and hardens.
9. The next morning, you have to take your dark chocolate peanut butter out of the refrigerator, and allow it to rest for about half an hour at room temperature so that it softens lightly.
10. Store the mix in an airtight glass jar or use it as a spread over on toast, crackers, or cookies for a delicious snack. 

Pro-tips on Handling Dark Chocolate

Once you open a new bar of dark chocolate, keep it in an airtight container for it to retain its freshness.

You can keep this dessert stored in a container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. You can even sprinkle some chocolate chips for crunch. Or add another dimension of texture by sprinkling some chopped peanuts or sea salt on top of the mix before chilling it in the refrigerator. You can also experiment with a fruity twist by stirring dried cranberries or cherries into your peanut butter mix. Get creative by trying other nut butter flavors like almond or cashew butter to give highly different tastes. 

Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate

Dark chocolate contains antioxidants which have been found to provide several health benefits. It can prove helpful in promoting heart health and reducing blood pressure. It is also known to boost cognitive ability and contains magnesium, copper, and iron.

Interestingly, peanut butter was produced in South America over 700 years ago and was first introduced in the United States during the late nineteenth century. It has had a significant journey, considering its status as a bonafide alternative to other spreads like butter, jam and margarine. 

This dark chocolate peanut butter will unlock a secret recipe for you to create a truly rich, creamy, and indulgent recipe. You can treat yourself to absolute satisfaction or satisfy the most discerning palates of your family members, kids, friends and guests. Once you indulge in the sweetness of this dish, and let the velvety goodness transport you to a world of pure happiness, there will be no going back.