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Ingredients

• 200 g Chocolate (dark, milk or white chocolate, broken into small pieces)
• 50 g Coconut Oil (about a quarter of the chocolate weight, melted)
• 6 inches Jute String (cut to length, forms the wick)
• 6 pieces Paper Cups (small disposable cups, trimmed at the top)
• 12 pieces Fresh Strawberries (for serving, optional)

Instructions

1. Set Up a Water Bath

   Fill a saucepan with a few centimeters of water, bring it to a gentle simmer, then reduce to low so the water is just barely bubbling.

   Time: PT5M

2. Melt the Chocolate

   Place the broken chocolate pieces in a heat‑proof bowl, set the bowl over the simmering water (double boiler) and stir continuously until completely smooth.

   Time: PT10M

3. Incorporate Coconut Oil

   Add the coconut oil to the melted chocolate and stir until fully blended and glossy.

   Time: PT2M

4. Prepare the Wick and Mold

   Trim the top rim off each paper cup. Cut a piece of jute string about 6 inches long, thread it through the center of the cup, and tie a small knot at the top to keep it centered.

   Time: PT5M

5. Fill the Cups

   Pour the chocolate‑oil mixture into each prepared cup, filling to about ¾ of the cup height, leaving space for the wick.

   Time: PT2M

6. Chill Until Set

   Place the filled cups in the refrigerator and let them chill for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate is firm to the touch.

   Time: PT2H

   Temperature: 4°C

7. Unmold the Candles

   Remove each cup from the fridge, gently peel away the paper cup to reveal the solid chocolate candle with its wick.

   Time: PT5M

8. Serve

   Place each chocolate candle on a plate with fresh strawberries, light the jute wick and enjoy as the chocolate melts and pools.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

2 g

Carbohydrates

20 g

Fat

18 g

Fiber

1 g