Chocolate covered ginger; dairy free

This is a very simple treat to make.  However it is also very messy.  There a certain itens that are desirable to have in your cupboard - a pan and a glass bowl that is large enough to sit in the pan without falling in.

Ingrediants:

Block of vegan chocolate
200gs of crystallised ginger
50gs of margarine

Directions:

Half fill the pan with water.  Place this on the stove and place the glass bowl in the pan.  Break the chocolate block into chunks and place in the bowl to melt.  As the chocolate melts stir in the margarine - this will ensure that as it begins to set it is easy to break up.  Line a large Tupperware container with greased baking paper.  Fill this with the crystallised ginger pieces,. spread, spreading them pieces as evenly as possible along the bottom. When the chocolate in the pan has completely melted, pour it, while still hot, onto the crystallised pieces and stir it through before the chocolate begins to set.  Cover the Tupperware container and place in the fridge so that it can set.  When you remove the Tupperware container from the fridge you will need to remove the chocolate ginger from the Tupperware by pulling out the baking paper.  The ginger can now be broken up into pieces.

Ginger covered Hot chocolate; dairy free

I can up with this recipe because it is really hard to find decent tasting chocolate covered ginger in local shops, even hard to find stuff that's not made it milk chocolate.  This recipe is a little less messy then actually making ginger chocolate at home.

Ingredients:

Milk (soy, hazelnut, oat or rice) 3/4 cups
Vegan chocolate block 50g
Sugar to taste
1/2 teaspoon diced ginger

Directions

Gently heat your choice of milk over the stove top, stirring in the diced ginger.  It is important to never let it boil! Soy/rice milks tend to curdle when they boil.  Melt in the chocolate; stirring until it mixes with the milk completely. Pour into a cup, over a strainer if you dislike ginger lumps, and stir in sugar to your liking.

Servers 1.  For larger servings multiple the amounts by desired number of servings. :)

Spiced Hot chocolate; dairy free

This is a perfect complement for any sweet dessert. Like any version of hot chocolate it is perfect on it's own.

Ingredients:

Milk (soy, hazelnut, oat or rice) 3/4 cups
Vegan chocolate block 50g
Sugar to taste
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions


Gently heat your choice of milk over the stove top, stirring in the spices.  It is important to never let it boil! Soy/rice milks tend to curdle when they boil.  Melt in the chocolate; stirring until it mixes with the milk completely.  Pour into a cup and stir in sugar to your liking.

Servers 1.  For larger servings multiple the amounts by desired number of servings. :)

Chilli Hot chocolate; dairy free

A lovely spicy option - this makes a good compliment with curry dishes, or with dessert.

Ingredients:

Milk (soy, hazelnut, oat or rice) 3/4 cups
Vegan chocolate block 50g
Sugar to taste
1/2 teaspoon chilli

Directions


Gently heat your choice of milk over the stove top, stirring in the chilli.  It is important to never let it boil! Soy/rice milks tend to curdle when they boil.  Melt in the chocolate; stirring until it mixes with the milk completely. Pour into a cup and stir in sugar to your liking.

Servers 1.  For larger servings multiple the amounts by desired number of servings. :)

Peppermint Hot chocolate; dairy free + home made

Yummy home made chocolate.  This is an excellent drink to wake up to in the morning or to have with desserts.

Ingredients:

Milk (soy, hazelnut, oat or rice) 3/4 cups
Vegan chocolate block 50g
Sugar to taste
Peppermint essence 10millites

Directions


Gently heat your choice of milk over the stove top.  It is important to never let it boil! Soy/rice milks tend to curdle when they boil.  Melt in the chocolate; stirring until it mixes with the milk completely.  mix in the peppermint essence and remove from heat.  Pour into a cup and stir in sugar to your liking.

Servers 1.  For larger servings multiple the amounts by desired number of servings. :)