Name: How to Make Nama Chocolate (Royce' Copycat Recipe)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 185 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 200g Milk Chocolate (Chopped); 100ml Heavy Cream (with at least 40% fat content); 15-20g Cocoa Powder (for dusting the chocolates with)

How to Make Nama Chocolate (Royce' Copycat Recipe)-Japanese Taste

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Nama chocolate (meaning "raw" chocolate) is a Japanese delicacy made from a rich blend of chocolate ganache and heavy cream, cut into cubes and dusted with cocoa powder. Unlike ordinary chocolate, it is famous for its exceptionally soft, silky texture that melts instantly in the mouth, releasing a deep and indulgent flavor.

While many know the famous Royce' brand from Hokkaido—renowned for flavors ranging from Matcha to liquor-infused varieties—this treat is also a staple of Japanese Valentine’s Day. It is a favorite gift to make at home because it requires only a few simple ingredients, yet delivers a gourmet experience comparable to high-end department store versions.

Nama chocolate is a popular treat to make for Valentine's Day when it is customary for women to give chocolate to men in Japan. It is a popular gift option because it can be easily made at home with just a few ingredients. High-end department stores and Japanese chocolatiers also sell their versions of this treat, using specialty ingredients to create delicious products.

If you're looking for a Valentine’s Day chocolate recipe to make for your special someone, friends, or family (or even just to treat yourself!), then nama chocolate is the perfect recipe.

We'll show you how you can easily make nama chocolate with just a few ingredients that you might already have in your kitchen. Read on to learn how to make this delectable chocolate treat.

Instructions

1) Gathering the Ingredients

Gather the ingredients together.

2) Chopping Up the Chocolate

Chop the milk chocolate into small pieces.

Expert's Tip

How to Make Nama Chocolate (Royce' Copycat Recipe)

If you don't have time to try making nama chocolate at home, then try this nama chocolate made with matcha green tea from Itohkyuemon, a traditional Japanese teahouse. You will enjoy the harmony of the sweetness of the chocolate, the bitterness of the matcha, and the silky texture that spreads in your mouth from the moment you take a bite.

3) Heating the Heavy Cream

In a small pan, over medium-low heat, warm the heavy cream just until it's about to boil. Be careful not to let it boil, or your final nama chocolate product will split.

4) Making the Chocolate Ganache

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Add your chopped chocolate to the heavy cream and mix to make a chocolate ganache. Make sure it has completely melted, then turn off the heat.

5) Resting the Ganache

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Pour the ganache into a square or rectangular-shaped mold lined with parchment paper. Place it in the refrigerator and allow it to chill for at least 3 hours.

6) Cutting the Nama Chocolate Into Smaller Pieces

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After your ganache mixture has thoroughly chilled, it is officially nama chocolate. Take your nama chocolate out of the mold and cut it into your desired size and shape pieces. Then, dust them with cocoa powder, and they're ready to be enjoyed!

Tip: Dip your knife into warm water before cutting the nama chocolate. It will make cutting the nama chocolate easier!

7) Enjoying Your Nama Chocolate

Note: Nama chocolate has a short shelf life due to the use of heavy cream - it will only last about 4 days. We recommend consuming it as soon as possible. Also, since it melts easily, it should be stored in the refrigerator.