Chocolate Block Dried Fruit (Printable Recipe)

Nostalgic chocolate block with cocoa, dried fruits, and crunchy nuts — quick and easy to prepare.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Base Mixture

01 - 200 g unsalted butter
02 - 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 250 g milk powder
04 - 100 g granulated sugar
05 - 125 ml whole milk

→ Add-ins

06 - 20 plain crackers
07 - 2 handfuls of cashew nuts, roughly chopped
08 - 10 dried plums, chopped
09 - 10 dried dates, chopped

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add the sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Stir continuously until fully combined.
02 - Remove the saucepan from heat. Gradually add the milk powder while stirring vigorously until smooth and lump-free.
03 - Stir in the crushed crackers, chopped cashews, dates, and plums until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
04 - Transfer the mixture onto cling film. Shape it into a log, twist the ends, and tie to secure.
05 - Place the wrapped chocolate block in the refrigerator for several hours until firm and sliceable.

# Extra Tips:

01 - You can customize the block with additional ingredients like raisins, cranberries, or crushed biscuits.