Brazil Nut White Chocolate Recipe (Made with Cacao Butter)
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These Brazil nut white chocolates are a lightly sweet, deliciously crunchy treat my kids and I went totally nuts for (no pun intended!). The recipe was inspired when I experimented with one of my favorite nutty white chocolate bite recipes.
If you don’t already know, the secret to a perfect white chocolate is — drum roll please — cacao butter! Rich, white, and creamy, it combines perfectly with buttery Brazil nuts, resulting in a smooth and nutrient-dense dessert that’s easy to make at home in less than an hour. It’s heaven in every bite!
I love having these as a snack straight from the freezer, and they’re indulgent enough to make a delightful afternoon treat with tea or coffee, or a sweet after-dinner dessert. You can also serve them during special occasions like weekend gatherings or parties.
My white chocolates come in mini muffin-like shapes, but you can use whatever mold you want to shape your chocolate. With fun designs, you can turn this sweet treat into an extra-special gift for your family and friends. So go ahead, prepare a batch and share the love! Don’t forget to check out more guilt-free chocolate recipes you can enjoy on any occasion.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
I love Brazil nuts not just because they’re packed with healthy goodness, but because their rich flavor and crunchy texture pair so well with the sweet creaminess of white chocolate. This recipe is a deliciously addictive treat, so much so that I’ve had to limit myself to making a batch just twice a month, and then the kids and I have to try very hard to make them last until the weekend! I’m sure you’ll love Brazil nut white chocolate as much as I do. Here’s why:
- Budget-friendly
- Family-friendly and kid-approved
- Simple ingredients: Uses ingredients that are generally accessible in most kitchens and easy to find in grocery stores or online.
- Amazing flavors: Creamy and velvety mouthfeel with buttery notes from white chocolate, with hints of nutty sweetness and a delightful crunch from Brazil nuts.
- Basic kitchen equipment: Uses common items found in every kitchen, including a double boiler or saucepan, a spatula, and molds for shaping the chocolate bites.
- Easy-to-follow directions: Follow 4 straightforward steps to create these delicious treats with minimal difficulty.
How to Make Brazil Nut White Chocolate
In the past, white chocolate has had a bad reputation for being too sweet or full of fillers (or worse, both). That led me to create this healthy, foolproof, and filler-free version.
The recipe comes together in 50 minutes of combined active and passive time, using mainly staple ingredients. Prep a batch on weekends when you have plenty of time to enjoy the process and the treat afterward.
Scroll to the bottom of this post for a printable recipe card with a full list of ingredients, measurements, and step-by-step instructions to make these creamy and indulgent Brazil nut white chocolates.
Ingredients You Need
Quality white chocolates are easier to find these days, but I still prefer to make my own. Not only is it cheaper, you know exactly what goes into them and you can easily adjust the flavor to your taste. For my Brazil nut white chocolates, I used only the simplest ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Salt
- Coconut oil
- Vanilla extract
- Brazil nuts: Lend a rich, buttery flavor and a satisfying crunch.
- Cacao butter: Must not be swapped nor removed as it’s responsible for bringing out an authentic white chocolate flavor with a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth consistency.
- Brazil nut butter: Enhances the recipe’s nutty flavor and creamy texture.
- Sweetener: Use powdered sugar or Lakanto’s Classic Monk Fruit Powdered Sweetener for keto to add a natural light sweetness without the gritty texture.
- Collagen powder: Use collagen derived from grass-fed beef, this gives the chocolate a smoother and creamier texture.
Step-By-Step Instructions
These nutty white chocolates always disappear fast. Made with only the cleanest and simplest ingredients, they’re up for grabs in less than an hour. Perfect as a grab-and-go snack or dessert that will send your taste buds singing! Follow the steps below to make the perfect Brazil nut white chocolate:
- Create the white chocolate mixture. Melt coconut oil with cacao butter in a double boiler or saucepan, then stir in Brazil nut butter. Once melted and thoroughly combined, add collagen powder, vanilla extract, salt, and sugar substitute. Stir until smooth.
- Shape the mixture and chill to set. Distribute whole Brazil nuts evenly between 8 mini muffin molds or any container you want to shape your white chocolate, then carefully pour the melted chocolate mixture over each well. Place the mold in the freezer until the chocolate is solid and set. Once ready, remove the hardened chocolate from the mold and enjoy.
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Variations
There are plenty of ingredient substitutions that work with my Brazil nut white chocolate recipe. The mild flavor makes it the perfect base for optional add-ins and toppings so if you don’t have all the ingredients on the list, don’t sweat it! Consider the following alternatives:
- If you can’t access Brazil nuts, replace them with other nut and nut butter combos such as almonds, macadamia, hazelnuts, pecans, peanuts, or cashews.
- If you don’t have Lakanto sweetener, substitute with erythritol or liquid stevia.
- Add whole milk powder or powdered heavy cream instead of collagen for a classic white chocolate flavor.
- Use an emulsifier like sunflower-based lecithin to help blend the ingredients for a smoother texture. A small amount can make a huge difference!
- Add shredded unsweetened coconut, dried fruits, or crumbled rice cereal for extra texture.
- For a marbled effect, add swirls of melted chocolate chips or dark chocolate to the mixture.
Expert Tips
- Taste and adjust! I always recommend tasting while cooking to get to know the recipe and adjust the ingredients as you like best. Add sweeteners thoughtfully and make sure they’re finely ground for smoothness.
- Use pure cacao butter. Look for food-grade cacao butter free of additives or preservatives. The better the cacao butter, the smoother and creamier your white chocolate.
- Go for fresh. Make sure the nuts are fresh as these nuts can easily turn rancid due to high oil content.
- Smoother texture. Consider grinding Brazil nuts into a fine powder or paste and mix them into your melted white chocolate mixture. This way, you can achieve a silky-smooth texture while infusing your white chocolate with a more intense nutty, buttery flavor.
How to Store This Recipe
My Brazil nut white chocolate doesn’t spoil easily and is solid enough to be left at room temperature for hours. But it’s been hot and humid here, so I keep my chocolate in the fridge to enjoy it at its best, nice and chilled.
If refrigerating, place the chocolates in an airtight container to prevent moisture from affecting the texture. They should keep well for a few weeks if stored properly.
These lovely treats also hold for a longer time in the freezer for up to 6 months. To avoid moisture-related texture issues, double-wrap your chocolates in plastic wrap and place them in a tightly sealed container. To thaw, allow the chocolates to reach room temperature before unwrapping. Serve and consume immediately.
What to Serve with Brazil Nut White Chocolate
Brazil nut white chocolate is delightful by itself, but I also enjoy pairing it with different food and drinks. The key here is to find flavors that complement the creamy nuttiness of the recipe without overwhelming it. Here are some of my favorites:
- Chewy cookies, muffins, or vanilla shortbread
- Mild cheeses like brie or ricotta served with crackers or mixed fresh fruits
- Hot chocolate
- Mild tea or light coffee
- Sweet dessert wine like Moscato or Riesling
- White chocolate smoothie or milkshake
More Homemade Chocolate Desserts to Try
- Maca Chocolate Bites
- Chocolate Almond Cups
- Mint Chocolate Pudding
- Avocado Chocolate Mousse
- Avocado Chocolate Pudding
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Brazil Nut Ketogenic White Chocolate
Ingredients
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- 2 ounces cacao butter
- 2 tablespoons Brazil nut butter
- 1 tablespoon powdered Monkfruit Sweetener use code “primaledgehealth” for 20% off your order
- 1 tablespoon grass-fed beef collagen powder
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup Brazil nuts whole
Instructions
- In a double boiler or saucepan over low heat, gently melt the coconut oil with cacao butter.¼ cup coconut oil, 2 ounces cacao butter
- Remove from heat and stir in the nut butter. Add Lakanto, collagen, vanilla, and salt. Continue stirring until smooth.2 tablespoons Brazil nut butter, 1 tablespoon powdered Monkfruit Sweetener, 1 tablespoon grass-fed beef collagen powder, ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract, ⅛ teaspoon salt
- Distribute the whole Brazil nuts equally between 8 mini muffin molds or at the bottom of whatever container you choose to shape the chocolate in.½ cup Brazil nuts
- Pour the white chocolate mixture evenly into each of the wells. Place in the freezer for 30 minutes to chill. Once set, they will pop out easily. Tip upside down and bang on the counter to release or take a knife, run around the edges, and separate the chocolate from the mold.
Nutrition & Macros
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Hi Jessica. Wondering what role the collagen plays in this recipe. Does it help it set (if so can you use geletin) or is it for nutrient value?
Just for nutrition. If you don’t have it, you don’t need to have it