{"product_id":"new-save-3-00-ramstadt-breda-rich-dark-cocoa-16-oz-with-a-recipe-for-easy-chocolate-drizzle","title":"Ramstadt Breda Rich Dark Cocoa 8 oz. to make Easy Chocolate Drizzle","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Make Easy Chocolate Drizzle\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost chocolate sauces are made by melting hard chocolate. If your cocoa is good enough, has a high enough cocoa butter content, you can use cocoa. This has 22 to 24% cocoa butter. It tastes like a chocolate bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's just better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following will make about a cup of chocolate drizzle. You can double the recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix two tablespoons of cocoa with three tablespoons of melted butter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix it well and heat it as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd two tablespoons of granulated sugar, a pinch of salt, and a dash of vanilla.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin with milk if needed. Add more sugar if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the best cocoa. We don't cut corners with our mixes. This cocoa has two to three times the cocoa butter of ordinary cocoa ( 22-24% rather than 8-10% found in grocery stores).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur mixes are way better with this cocoa. Your baking will be much better with this cocoa, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead the reviews. Each is a five-star. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0..11rem;\"\u003eMuch, much better than the cocoa in the brown can\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0..11rem;\"\u003eMakes everything taste much better\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEverything from pies to hot chocolate just got better\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;\"\u003e\"Much better than grocery store cocoa.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;\"\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;\"\u003eBy far the best cocoa I've ever come across.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Amazing!\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGourmet dark cocoa from Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 22 to 24% cocoa butter content compared to 8 to 10% for the national brand, making this three times as good.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.11rem;\"\u003ePro\u003c\/span\u003eA full pound in a resealable Mylar bag \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions About This Cocoa\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 143, 47);\"\u003eWhat makes it so good?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eWell, it's the cocoa butter, but it's also the processing. In Europe, it's generations of working with cocoa beans.  It's artisan work handed down.  But no matter how good you are, you must have good, rich beans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(23, 135, 50);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it taste different?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e It tastes different. It even smells different. It has a deep, rich flavor. It's a richer flavor, but it's still smooth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(21, 139, 49);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to make any changes in my recipe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e No. All cocoa is bitter without sugar. If you liked the recipe before, it will be better with better cocoa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(25, 143, 53);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I store my cocoa?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSeal the bag and store it in a dark, cool cupboard. The ideal temperature is 60 to 70 degrees, not above the store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(30, 143, 57);\"\u003eHow long will it last?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThree years in a sealed bag in a cool cupboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(29, 140, 55);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it last longer in the refrigerator or freezer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e  No, in fact, it may affect the taste.  Just keep it dry and out of the sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Make a Much Better Hot Fudge Sauce\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0932\/0785\/files\/49652522_l_brownies_with_drizzled_frosting_reduced_1ed38dd6-eb74-4674-8f6b-10e07370af8e_600x600.jpg?v=1710040787\" alt=\"ultimate brownies\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003eIt’s easy to make this hot fudge sauce.  We made this both with 2\/3 cup and 3\/4 cup cocoa.  Both work.  Of course, you get a little deeper flavor with 3\/4 cup cocoa. As with other hot fudge sauces, this thickens as it cools.  You can reheat it in the microwave.  You can also thin your sauce with additional cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2\/3 cup\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRamstadt Breda Rich Dark Cocoa or equal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 cup granulated sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/2 cup butter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 cup heavy cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 teaspoon vanilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix the cocoa and sugar together in a small bowl. Melt the butter in the microwave.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the cocoa and sugar mixture to a small saucepan. Add the melted butter and cream. Heat, stirring constantly with a wire whisk, until the ganache starts to bubble. Remove from the heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet the ganache cool until it reaches the desired consistency. Thin with additional cream if necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaker's note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing beats cream, but if you don't have any on hand, use milk. The quality of the cocoa will carry the sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to mix the cocoa and granulated sugar together before cooking to eliminate any lumps and make a smooth sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e********************************************************************\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour friends and family will be astonished at the difference between this and store-bought cocoa. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is up to three times better! No wonder it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is so rich, dark, and chocolatey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey will be amazed at how much better your chocolate is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Make Delicious Chocolate Whipped Cream\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0932\/0785\/files\/chocolate_whipped_cream_600x600.jpg?v=1710049885\" alt=\"chocolate whipped cream recipe\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 tablespoons meringue powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/2 cup sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/2 teaspoon Madagascar vanilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 cups heavy whipping cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 tablespoons \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.preparedpantry.com\/products\/ramstadt-rich-dark-cocoa-16-o\" title=\"dark cocoa\"\u003eRamstadt Breda Rich Dark Cocoa\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this recipe, you use a little meringue powder, enough to make your whipped cream firmer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhisk the sugar, dark cocoa, and meringue powder together. Set it aside. Whip the cream until soft peaks begin to form. Add the dry mixture a little at a time. Add the vanilla. Beat until stiff peaks form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaker's notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this recipe, you use a little meringue powder, enough to make your whipped cream firmer.  Without the meringue powder, whipped cream melts.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Make Better Hot Cocoa\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing really good cocoa and whole milk instead of nonfat dry milk, you can make richer, better cocoa than the canned mix found in grocery stores. And it's quick and easy to do. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.preparedpantry.com\/blogs\/how-to-bake\/how-do-you-convince-our-friends-that-you-know-better-chocolate\" title=\"chocolate whipped cream\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.preparedpantry.com\/blogs\/how-to-bake\/how-do-you-convince-our-friends-that-you-know-better-chocolate\" title=\"hot cocoa\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee how to make better hot cocoa here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.preparedpantry.com\/blogs\/how-to-bake\/how-do-you-convince-our-friends-that-you-know-better-chocolate\" title=\"chocolate whipped cream\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"hot chocolate recipe\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0932\/0785\/files\/223724245_l_normal_none_hot_chocolate_600x600.jpg?v=1710040460\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSee what others say!\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;\"\u003e\"Everything always tastes so much better.\" Pamela Belanger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;\"\u003e\"The best cocoa I have ever used.\" Elizabeth Houghton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;\"\u003e\"Makes everything more chocolatey.\" Wendee Benson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;\"\u003e\"It's always awesome.\" Patricia Tate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;\"\u003e\"We order lots to keep on hand.\" Peggy Stallings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;\"\u003e\"It is so good that lesser quality just doesn't taste right.\" Bruce W. Boedecker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;\"\u003e\"I am a German chocolate junkie. This gives a very authentic European flavor.\" Joe D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;\"\u003e\"Gorgeous, rich cocoa elevates all chocolate desserts.\" Sandi Edelson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;\"\u003e\"It's the only cocoa I use . . . worth every penny.\" Jennifer Mattes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;\"\u003e\"Words cannot express how much I LOVE this cocoa.\" Michele Barnes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;\"\u003e\"I am very impressed with its richness and color but mostly its taste. It's fantastic.\" Nisa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;\"\u003e\"Yeah, it makes a difference. Thanks for introducing us to this.\" Bonnie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;\"\u003e\"I haven't tasted one better. I will never buy anything else.\" Eva\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;\"\u003eDo your best baking with this cocoa. Your friends and family will love it.\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;\"\u003eGuaranteed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Prepared Pantry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52870020170003,"sku":"pp76s","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0932\/0785\/files\/206337443_lchocolatecakeandicecreamreduced.jpg?v=1758897545","url":"https:\/\/www.preparedpantry.com\/products\/new-save-3-00-ramstadt-breda-rich-dark-cocoa-16-oz-with-a-recipe-for-easy-chocolate-drizzle","provider":"The Prepared Pantry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}