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The Queen of Chocolate – Chocolate Mix:  Recipes and Serving Suggestions

We’ve tried these recipes with both water and milk.  You can also try half and half, soy milk, almond milk, coconut milk, coconut water or any other liquid.  Before committing to any alternate liquid, experiment with a very small amount of mix to be sure you like the taste.

For treats other than beverages, be careful to add liquid slowly, in small amounts to achieve desired textures.  You'll need less liquid than you think.  Work the mix and liquid together vigorously; as the liquid is worked in the chocolate will take on a glossy sheen.  If you add too much liquid, sprinkle in more chocolate mix and re-blend.

If you have recipes you'd like to share, send them in.

Enjoy!

NEW!!! This just in from Bethany Smith of the North Quincy Farmer's Market:

Choco-Nutty Banana Shake (makes 2 servings)

8-10 ice cubes (depending on how frothy you like your shakes)

1 cup organic soy or 1% milk (for a lower fat treat) or whole milk (if you like it rich)!

1/3 cup organic, salt free peanut butter

1 banana broken into 3 sections

2 tablespoons of Queen of Chocolate powder (can use up to a half of a cup if you like really chocolatey shakes)

2 tablespoons of Honey (for a little extra sweetness, especially if you use unsweetened soy milk which I highly recommend)

Blend and enjoy!

Bethany Smith

Chocolate Soda

In a large, tall glass, mix ¼ cup The Queen of Chocolate – Chocolate Mix with a small amount of water to create a thick syrup.

Start slowly pouring  12 oz. club soda into glass, stirring to dissolve chocolate.

Beverage will rise up in a frothy, chocolaty foam.

Use a spoon for the foam and a straw to sip the drink.

Add more club soda as foam is depleted.

Make sure to use the spoon to get every bit of chocolate from the bottom of the glass.

Chocolate Milk

In 8 oz. glass, blend ¼ cup The Queen of Chocolate  - Chocolate Mix with a small amount of water to create a thick syrup.

Add cold milk and stir to dissolve chocolate.


“Grown-up” Chocolate Milk

Mix ¼ cup The Queen of Chocolate – Chocolate Mix with ½ cup cold whole milk until chocolate is dissolved.

Add one shot Bailey’s Irish Cream or Kahlua.

Shortbread and Strawberries with Chocolate

Mix small amounts of water (or liquid of your choice) into ½ cup The Queen of Chocolate – Chocolate Mix until mixture is smooth, creamy and spreadable. 

Transfer chocolate to a pretty bowl.

Place shortbread cookies and whole strawberries on a pretty plate.

Dip shortbread cookies and whole strawberries in the chocolate, double and triple dipping to your heart’s content.

This is a great dessert for any kind of party.  Mix more chocolate as needed.  Be prepared for your guests to ask for more!

Fudge Treat

In a small bowl, add water A FEW DROPS AT A TIME to ¼ cup The Queen of Chocolate Mix and begin blending with a spoon.

Continue to add small amounts of water until desired consistency is achieved.  Mix will become smoother as you blend so be careful not to add water prematurely.

When mixture is  thick and fudgy, spoon onto a small, pretty plate or bowl and eat with a tiny spoon.

For a richer treat, blend with milk, half and half or cream, or your favorite dairy substitute.

“Pudding” Treat

Follow instructions for Fudge Treat, (substituting creamy liquid of your choice), adding liquid SLOWLY and blending until mixture is the consistency of pudding.

Spoon into a small, pretty bowl and top with honey sweetened whipped cream.

“Truffles”

Blend ¼ cup The Queen of Chocolate – Chocolate Mix with 1 generous teaspoon liquid of your choice (we love Bailey’s Irish Cream).

Take 1/2 teaspoon or 1 teaspoon portions of Fudge Treat and roll into balls (depending on what size truffle you want).

Roll balls in The Queen of Chocolate Mix, finely ground nuts, finely ground coconut or whatever suits your fancy.

Serve on a pretty plate.

Hot Chocolate

In mug, blend ¼ cup The Queen of Chocolate – Chocolate Mix with small amount of water to make a thick syrup. 

Add 8 oz. hot water or milk and stir to dissolve chocolate.

Top with Beverage Topping if desired.

Beverage Topping

Heat ¼ cup half and half or cream until steamy (approximately 40 seconds on high in microwave or on stovetop in small pan).

Stir in 1 teaspoon raw honey until dissolved.

Blend with battery powered whisk until foamy.

Spoon over hot beverage (tops one or two beverages depending upon cup size and desired creaminess).

The Queen of Chocolate – FAQ’s


Q.  What is The Queen of Chocolate – Chocolate Mix?

A.  The Queen of Chocolate- Chocolate Mix is a powdery blend of rich, natural high fat cocoa and our treatment free Arizona Rangeland Honey.

Q.  Do you mean that the honey is already in the cocoa?  It looks like cocoa powder.

A.  Yes, due to our special techniques, the honey is already in there!

Q.  Is the honey still raw?

A.  Yes.  The Queen of Chocolate is never heated.  The honey will remain raw as long as you blend the mix with liquids under 100 degrees.  (See Honey FAQ’s.)

Q.  Honey sweetened chocolate?  I’m not sure I would like the taste.

A.  Until we created The Queen of Chocolate, we, too, were doubtful.  Because we use only the highest quality high fat cocoa and the Arizona Rangeland Honey  has natural undertones of butter and caramel, The Queen of Chocolate has a deep, rich chocolate flavor, without the high notes of sugar or floral overtones of most other honeys.

Q.  How do I use The Queen of Chocolate – Chocolate Mix?

A.  In as many ways you can think of!  It is delicious as a sprinkle, mixed with water (or other liquid) into a  fudge, fudge sauce, pudding, chocolate sauce, or a hot or cold beverage.  You can even eat it dry with a spoon and let it melt on your tongue.  Go to our recipes and serving suggestions for more ideas.

Q.  How do I know how much chocolate mix to use?

A.  When it comes to chocolate, quantities are very subjective!  We give guidelines on the hangtag and in our recipes but you should feel free to use the mix to your taste.

Q.  How should I store The Queen of Chocolate – Chocolate Mix?

A.  In the powder form, The Queen of Chocolate – Chocolate Mix can be stored anywhere you store dry goods.  Tightly closed, in a cool, dry area is best.  Once The Queen of Chocolate is mixed with any liquid, treat it as you would any perishable food.  Consume within a few hours or tightly seal and refrigerate and consume within a few days.

Q.  I can’t eat nuts/dairy/refined sugar.  Is The Queen of Chocolate safe for me?

A.  Our certified food processing facility is 100% nut free.  We do not use any dairy or refined sugar in the making of The Queen of Chocolate – Chocolate Mix.  The only ingredients in The Queen of Chocolate Classic variety are natural high fat cocoa and raw honey.

Q.  Why does The Queen of Chocolate – Chocolate Mix taste so rich?

A.  Most cocoas have the cocoa butter removed as part of the processing.   We only use high fat cocoa that has not undergone this process.  Our natural high fat cocoa has a rich, deep chocolate flavor and creamy mouth feel without the addition of other fats. 

Q.  I have a problem with chocolate addiction.  Won’t The Queen of Chocolate set me back again?

A.  We, too, were once addicted to chocolate.  Since creating The Queen of Chocolate we have resolved our chocolate habit and now rarely consume any chocolate but The Queen of Chocolate.  Because we are now able to get what we were craving without the uncomfortable results of consuming refined sweeteners, we are able to enjoy The Queen of Chocolate without spinning into an addictive cycle.

Q.  Where is The Queen of Chocolate made?

A.  We make it ourselves in our certified food facility in Leominster, Massachusetts, in the same factory complex where the pink plastic lawn flamingo was born.

Q.  Does The Queen of Chocolate – Chocolate Mix come in varieties other than Classic?

A.  Yes.  We also make Spicy (with Turkish Aleppo pepper), Sweet (with extra honey) and Mint (with chocolate mint).  Because we own and operate the facility, we can easily experiment with new varieties.  If you have suggestions for what you would like to see us make, let us know!