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    Published: Jul 31, 2019 · Modified: Jul 26, 2022 by Jenni · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Chocolate Frogs

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    He had never had any money for candy with the Dursleys, and now that he had pockets rattling with gold and silver he was ready to buy as many Mars Bars as he could carry -- but the woman didn't have Mars Bars. What she did have were Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans, Droobles Best Blowing Gum, Chocolate Frogs, Pumpkin Pasties, Cauldron Cakes, Licorice Wands, and a number of other strange things Harry had never seen in his life. [...] "What are these?" Harry asked Ron, holding up a pack of Chocolate Frogs. "They're not really frogs, are they?" He was starting to feel that nothing would surprise him. "No," said Ron. "But see what the card is. I'm missing Agrippa." "What?" "Oh, of course, you wouldn't know -- Chocolate Frogs have cards inside them, you know, to collect -- famous witches and wizards. I've got about five hundred, but I haven't got Agrippa or Ptolemy." - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

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    Chocolate Frogs

    Chocolate Frogs are a popular frog-shaped chocolate treat in the wizarding world. They are said to be made of 70% Croakoa, which allows them to jump around like an actual frog, and each box contains a collectible card of a famous witch or wizard through the ages. To Harry's surprise, he learns that occupants of photos in the wizarding world can move about, often leaving their frames for periods of time. Harry's first Chocolate Frog collectible card is Albus Dumbledore's, which details his defeat of the dark wizard Grindelwald, the discovery of the 12 uses of dragon's blood, and his work on alchemy with Nicholas Flamel.

    Harry and his new friend Ron Weasley bond while eating through the Chocolate Frogs and other wizarding candy on the Hogwarts Express while on their way to their first year at Hogwarts. This is one of my favorite moments from the series because you realize that Harry finally has the opportunity to forge the love and friendship that was lacking in his first 11 years with the Dursleys.

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    Tools

    • Chocolate Mold: In order to make these Chocolate Frogs, I utilized this frog-shaped chocolate mold.
    • Chocolate: I generally like to use Guittard Bittersweet Baking Bars, 70% cacao (or 70% "Croakoa").
    • Melting vessels: I don't have a double-boiler, but tempering chocolate is super easy. Add 2 inches of water to a medium saucepan and place a heat-proof glass bowl over the top. Choose one that is large enough that it does not touch the water, but hovers above. Turning the heat to medium-low, melt the chocolate slowly, stirring occasionally and turning the heat down if the water begins to bubble.
    • Thermometer: You'll want to temper dark chocolate between 118-122 degrees F, then remove from heat and stir until it reaches 87-91 degrees F in order to get a glossy finish on your Chocolate Frogs.
    • A spatula: If you're a super Harry Potter nerd like me you might want to check out these Hogwarts House spatulas from Williams Sonoma - #Ravenclaw. Either way, you will want a good spatula to stir the chocolate as it melts.

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    How to store and package Chocolate Frogs

    I find that these chocolate treats are best kept cold. Though they aren't likely to spoil quickly at room temp, chocolate melts and gets messy when handled (I'm looking at you M&Ms!). In order to keep their froggy shape and warty definition, I like to keep these in the fridge or freezer until ready to consume.

    I purchased a template on Etsy for my Chocolate Frog boxes and then worked some Photoshop magic on them to swap out the photos and text because I didn't like the ones that came with the design. Because I altered these so much, I am not going to link them (because they won't look the same!), but you can easily find a different version of Chocolate Frog boxes using the keyword search on Etsy. The top of the boxes are not super secure, so I suggest grabbing a few of these cute gold stickers to seal the box for sharing.

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    Chocolate Frogs

    • Author: Whip & Wander
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Total Time: 25 minutes
    • Yield: 8 frogs 1x
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: British
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    Description

    Harry and his new friend Ron Weasley bond while eating through the Chocolate Frogs and other wizarding candy on the Hogwarts Express while on their way to their first year at Hogwarts.


    Ingredients

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    • 6 oz bittersweet chocolate (70%)
    • optional:
      • flaky sea salt, to top
      • chopped nuts

    Instructions

    1. Temper chocolate bars. Add 2 inches of water to a medium saucepan and place a heat-proof glass bowl over the top. Choose one that is large enough that it does not touch the water, but hovers above. Turning the heat to medium-low, melt the chocolate in the glass bowl slowly, stirring occasionally with a spatula, turning the heat down if the water begins to bubble. You do not want the water to get too hot or you will risk burning the chocolate.
    2. Temper dark chocolate between 118-122 degrees F, measuring with a thermometer to get an accurate read, then remove from heat and stir until it reaches 87-91 degrees F in order to get a glossy finish on your Chocolate Frogs.
    3. Spoon chocolate into the chocolate mold cavities.
      • You will want to fill slightly under the top line of the mold as the chocolate will settle and spread. If you fill to the very top, you will likely end up with a skirt around the bottom of your frogs. A gentle tap of the mold should help the chocolate fill the crevices properly.
      • If you choose to add nuts or other fillings, you will want to spoon a small amount of chocolate into the bottom of the molds, tap them gently to fill the crevices, add nuts, and then fill the rest of the way with chocolate. If you add nuts last you will certainly have overfilled frog cavities and it will be a right mess.
    4. Freeze for 10 minutes or until chocolate is fully firm. You can tell that the chocolate is ready by looking at the underside of the chocolate mold. The mold should look slightly foggy rather than clear, which means that the chocolate has solidified and separated from the mold. When the chocolate is firm, they should pop right out of the mold easily.

    Notes

    Nutritional information on Whip & Wander is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.


    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 chocolate frog
    • Calories: 99
    • Sugar: 7 g
    • Fat: 9 g
    • Saturated Fat: 6 g
    • Carbohydrates: 10 g
    • Fiber: 3 g
    • Protein: 1 g

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