Chocolate with some varieties of mushroom have been in the market for the past few years with a promise of healing properties. These chocolates are made by incorporating mushrooms for instance, psilocybin or Lion’s mane into the chocolate mixture. Making your own cooking at home, especially mushroom chocolates to be more specific is a good thing to do, from the aspect of enjoyment and from the aspect of control over the dose of mushrooms you would be using as well as the type of flavour you want to add to your chocolates too. 

In this post I will explain to the reader how, with the necessary ingredients, mushroom chocolate can easily be prepared at home. 

Making of your own mushroom chocolate

These are the steps to follow

 Gather ingredients and materials 

If you are willing to initiate the process of making of your own homemade mushroom chocolates, then following material would be required. For the chocolate you will require either dark or milk chocolate depending on the type of fungi you are putting in the chocolates, fresh mushrooms of your choice – psilocybin or lion’s mane, a double boiler or a microwave safe bowl for melting the chocolate, a chocolate mold for shaping the chocolates, and other mix-ins if needed, like nuts, dried fruits, etc. 

 Follow the right steps 

 Step 1: prepare the mushroom 

The first procedure in homemade preparation of the mushrooms chocolates is preparing of the mushrooms. If fresh dried mushrooms are being used, chop them in a blender or finely chop it in a chopping board, then put them in a bowl and pound with a pestle until it turns powdery. This will guarantee that the mushrooms are well mixed in the chocolate and the impact and efficacy will be boosted as well. If fresh mushrooms are used, these need to be chopped to small pieces and be cooked in a pan until mushy. 

Step 2: melt the chocolate 

After that, place the chocolate bar in a double boiler or a microwave until it is sufficiently melted and mixture is glossy. Remember to continuously mix the chocolate such that it will not burn and that the melting process is even. Subsequently after the chocolates have melted add the grounded mushroom or the sautéed mushrooms into the chocolates and mix them equally.

Step 3: add flavours 

To this mixture, the mushrooms, other ingredients which you may consider desirable for the chocolate can also be incorporated, for instance nuts, dried fruits and spices. Fold these ingredients into the chocolaty mixture such that they mix well with the other ingredients. This is where you can change and adjust the amount of bitter, salt or sweet taste you would like the mushroom chocolates to have, or how crispy or soft you want them to be. 

 Step 4: finally expel the air bubbles. 

 After the chocolate mixture is done, pour the mixture into the chocolate mold and then smack the mold on the counter so that there are no bubbles. After applying the chocolate place the mold into refrigerator with a view of allowing the chocolate to set and to become hard. This usually takes about 2-3 hours, but it could take slightly longer depending of the specific mold, and this could be accomplished much faster if the mold is put in the freezer for 30-60 minutes. 

 Step 5: store your home made chocolate  

 After the chocolates have set and turned firm take them out of the mold and put them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Mushroom chocolates should be stored in a cool dry place; they can also be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks or frozen if they should be set to be used after sometime. Lastly, make a point of properly identifying the container to inform others that it contains chocolates with mushrooms, especially if there are children and other folks in your home whose health status as well as dietary habits do not allow them to take mushrooms. 

Conclusion 

All in all, preparing your own mushroom chocolates at home can prove to be a very enjoyable affair that also enables you to get precise on the portions and taste that you would prefer. With the aforementioned pointers and quality ingredients, one can whip up delectable powerful mushrooms chocolates likely for healing purposes. It is advisable to take mushroom chocolates as often as possible and in secure circumstances in order to get the most out of this experience, and avoid possible dangers.