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CONTENTS
1 History of Chocolate

2 Bean to Bar

3 An Intense Experience

4 Bournville: An Indulgent Treat

5 Recipes to Explore Your Creative Self

6 Dark and Delicious

7 Wine and Chocolate: A Great Duo

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This beautifully illustrated volume is for anyone who

loves chocolate, giving enthusiasts a bean-to-bar primer.
This guide is our attempt to give you, the discerning
connoisseur, a light-hearted yet informative read-
through to deepen your appreciation of chocolate and
the history of the Bournville brand. We hope you enjoy it!
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01.
HISTORY OF CHOCOLATE
“ CHOCOLATE IS
The story of chocolate dates back over 3,500
years. Chocolate began life as part of religious
ceremonies, has been used as currency, and was

HAPPINESS THAT a drink for royals.

YOU CAN EAT.” Here, we explore how it transforms from the

cacao tree to the bar we love. As you browse
through these pages, you will also get to know
how to enjoy our delicious Bournville with other
foods and learn to make delectable recipes from
chocolate experts.
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1100
Cacao nibs were used as currency by the
Mesoamericans. A turkey hen could be bought
for 100 nibs.

1657
The first chocolate house opened in London
in 1657. People would sip on cocoa drinks and
gush about its taste.

1847
Joseph S Fry created the first chocolate bar

1890
Tempering, which produces shiny chocolate with
a nice snap, was discovered

1953
Hillary and Norgay buried chocolate and some
sweets on the top of Mt. Everest as an offering
to the Gods.

1970
Chocolate puddings and brownies were part of
the NASA Apollo missions.
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FUN FACTS
During World War II, chocolate
bars were added to the ration kits
of soldiers in the US Army.

The line “Life is like a box of

chocolates. You never know what
you’re gonna get,” famously
uttered by Tom Hanks’ character
in Forrest Gump has endured for
nearly 30 years.

In 2011, the fashion designer Karl

Lagerfeld and chocolatier Patrick
Roger used 10.5 tons of chocolate
to create an entire hotel room!
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1824
A Quaker businessman named John Cadbury
opened a grocer’s shop in Birmingham, England

1854
Cadbury received a Royal warrant as a
manufacturer of chocolate to Queen Victoria.

1893
George Cadbury bought more land in Bournville
and began building the village which surrounds
the factory.

1905
Cadbury Dairy Milk was introduced.

1914
Dairy Milk had become Cadbury’s biggest selling
brand.

1930
Cadbury was among the 25 largest
manufacturing firms in Britain!
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02.
BEAN TO BAR
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How is chocolate made, you wonder?

Let’s find out.
Here’s an interesting fact.
Before it becomes a chocolate bar, a seed Harvest
from a cacao pod was planted somewhere
nearly seven years ago!

But first, what is the difference between Fermentation

Cacao and Cocoa? Cacao is the name
of the plant. It is also the purest form of
chocolate when it is uncooked. Once the
cacao beans are roasted and processed
it is called cocoa.
Drying
Tempering & Grinding

Roasting

Most cocoa beans come from the region

between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic
of Cancer, from countries such as Colombia,
Brazil, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria, Malaysia
and Indonesia.
Cacao trees produce large fruit pods. When a
pod is cracked open, there will be about fifty or
more seeds within a sweet pulp. The beans are
then fermented, dried and roasted. The little
Moulding & Packing
“nibs” inside the beans are the essential pieces
that are used to make chocolate.
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03.
AN INTENSE EXPERIENCE
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Cadbury Bournville is more than just a bar of chocolate.

It is a celebration. Launched in 1908 originally just as a plain chocolate bar,
the taste of Bournville has been refined over many decades. Chocolate
lovers across India have been able to indulge in our truly world-class
premium offering for many years.

This sleek chocolate offers the best taste, texture and smoothness that
people have come to love about premium chocolate.

What makes it so good? Cadbury Bournville is made from some of the

finest ground cocoa. Bournville brings the best of cocoa and aroma in
one wholesome package and is a treat for the palate and for the senses.
Each bite of this chocolate gives an intense taste that lingers on to give an
intense experience to your tastebuds.
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04.
BOURNVILLE:
AN INDULGENT TREAT
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P E R F E C T LY
P E R F E C T LY SMOOTH
DARK

P E R F E C T LY
MADE OF
F I N E C O C OA P E R F E C T LY
INTENSE

How to taste your Bournville chocolate?

Look at it

Smell it

Taste it and let it melt

on your tongue

Enjoy flavours
Each Bournville bar has a
plethora of taste notes that will
engage your senses.
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05.
DARK AND DELICIOUS
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Anytime, Anywhere!
Here are a few ways in which chocolate can transform ordinary recipes into
gourmet delights.

A hit early in the day

Grate some Bournville on toast with jam, sprinkle
it over porridge, or add it to a sweet savoury
granola for a morning boost.

Sweet Dips and Drizzles

Dip Bournville squares in honey or maple syrup for
a delicious treat. For a fruity delight, dip dried or
fresh fruits in melted chocolate and relish the
harmonious combination.

Savour it as a savoury
Not all chocolate is enjoyed as a sweet. The
ancient Mayans drank hot chocolate mixed with
chillies. Adding a few squares of dark chocolate to
savoury dishes like a stew or a gravy can add an
earthy umami flavour. Try a few pieces as part of
your next charcuterie or cheese platter.
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06.
RECIPES TO EXPLORE
YOUR CREATIVE SELF
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“DEAR DIAMOND,
WE ALL KNOW WHO
IS REALLY A GIRL’S
BEST FRIEND.”
CHOCOLATE

Chocolate is a versatile ingredient and

can be used to make many different things.
We present a few of them here.
What are you waiting for?
Grab some chocolate
and get creative!
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1. CHOCOLATE PUDDING
Ingredients Steps
For the Chocolate Pudding 1. Measure the ingredients - Cadbury Cocoa Powder, caster sugar,
⅓ cup Cadbury Bournville salt, cornstarch, whole milk, Cadbury Bournville, butter and
vanilla extract.
¼ cup Cadbury Cocoa Powder
½ cup castor sugar 2. In a heavy saucepan, combine castor sugar, cocoa powder,
⅛ cup cornstarch cornstarch and salt. Mix well.
½ tsp salt
3. Add milk gradually. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
2 cups whole milk
1 tbsp butter 4. Add Bournville and stir the boiling mixture continuously for 2
1 tsp vanilla extract minutes, until the chocolate melts. Keep stirring till the mixture
thickens.
For the Garnishing
½ cup Cadbury Gems 5. Remove from heat. Stir in butter and vanilla extract. Set aside.
1 cup Cadbury Bournvita Biscuits
6. For Garnishing, measure the ingredients- Cadbury Bournvita
½ cup whipped cream
Biscuits, whipped cream and Cadbury Gems.

7. Add crushed Cadbury Bournvita Biscuits to each serving

glass/dish.

8. Add the chocolate sauce to each serving glass/dish.

9. Keep in refrigerator for 2-3 hours until it sets and is ready

to serve.

10. Garnish with whipped cream and Cadbury Gems, if desired.

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2. CHOCO AND
BOURNVILLE MUD CAKE
Ingredients Steps
For the Choco and Bournville 1. Measure the ingredients: Cadbury Bournville, Cadbury Cocoa
Mud Cake Powder, Cadbury Choco Melts, castor sugar, flour, baking powder,
milk, fresh cream, curd, oil and vanilla essence.
2 tbsp flour
½ tsp baking powder
1 tbsp castor sugar 2. Take a bowl. Add the curd, milk, castor sugar, vanilla essence
and oil. Whisk well.
1 tbsp Cadbury Cocoa Powder
2 tbsp curd
1½ tbsp milk 3. Then add the sifted flour, Cadbury Cocoa Powder, baking
powder and chopped Cadbury Bournville. Whisk well. Transfer
1 tbsp oil the batter into a small glass/ceramic mug.
¼ tsp vanilla essence
2 tbsp Cadbury Bournville
4. Microwave the cake for 1 minute and 30 seconds first, and
then twice more for 30 seconds each.
For the Frosting
3 tbsp Cadbury Choco Melts
5. Measure the ingredients for frosting: Cadbury Choco Melts and
1½ tbsp fresh cream warm fresh cream.
1 tbsp sprinkles

6. Pour warm cream over the Cadbury Choco Melts and mix well
until the chocolate melts. Frosting is ready!

7. Once the cake is done, let it cool for 10 minutes.

8. Garnish using melted Cadbury Choco Melts and sprinkles.

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3. RICH CHOCOLATE TART

Ingredients Steps
For the Eggless Chocolate Tart 1. In a bowl, add water, castor sugar, salt and mix well.
½ cup water
2. In a mixing bowl, add unsalted butter and whisk it well.
5 tbsp castor sugar
½ tsp salt 3. Add all-purpose flour in batches and mix well.
¾ cup unsalted butter
4. Then, add Cadbury cocoa powder and mix well.
2 cups all-purpose flour
1½ tbsp Cadbury Cocoa Powder 5. Now, add the prepared sugar mixture and mix it well to make a
All-purpose flour for dusting thick batter.
3 bars Cadbury Bournville
6. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Remove it from the refrigerator and
2 tbsp Melted butter take a ball of dough and dust it with flour.
1 cup fresh cream
7. Flatten it with the help of a rolling pin.
For the Chocolate
8. Place the dough in the tart moulder and remove the excess
Ganache Filling dough from it. Prick the dough with the help of a fork. Preheat
White chocolate ganache - the oven to 300°F/150°C. Bake for about 15 minutes. Re-mould
for decoration the tart from it.
Pistachios - for garnishing
9. Take a deep pan and fill half with water. Place a bowl on top of
Whipped chocolate cream - it. Add Cadbury Bournville in a medium bowl. Add melted butter,
for decoration fresh cream and mix it well or until the chocolate is melted.
Dried cranberries - for garnishing
10. Fill it with the prepared chocolate ganache and refrigerate for
15 minutes. Remove it from refrigerator.

11. Decorate it with white chocolate ganache, pistachios,

whipped chocolate ganache and dried cranberries.
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4. BOURNVILLE
MILKSHAKE
Ingredients Steps
For the Milkshake (1 serving) 1. Gather all the ingredients as per the grammage suggested-
90 g Bournville finely chopped Bournville chocolate, full-fat milk, castor sugar, Cream.
120 ml full-fat milk chilled 2. Take the finely chopped Bournville chocolate in a glass bowl
1 ½ tablespoon cream and melt it in microwave or double boiler until smooth, this
½ tablespoon castor sugar would give a richer flavour to the milkshake.
3. Take a blender jar, pour 120 ml chilled full fat milk. Or you can
For the Garnishing use ice cubes along with room temperature full fat milk.
1 Tbsp grated Bournville 4. Add the melted chocolate and the 1 ½ Tbsp cream.
½ cup Whipped cream
5. Combine ½ Tbsp castor sugar, add more or less to adjust the
amount of sweetness depending on your taste bud.
6. Combine all the ingredients with a spoon and then blend until
smooth and frothy.

7. Pour into a glass of your choice and garnish with Whipped

cream (Optional) and add grated Bournville.
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5. BOURNVILLE
CHOCOLATE FUDGE
Ingredients Steps
For the Bournville Chocolate 1. Gather all the ingredients- Chopped Bournville chocolate,
Fudge (3 servings) Condensed milk, salted butter.
1 cup Bournville finely chopped 2. In a glass bowl add the chopped Bournville chocolate, place
200 gm condensed milk it in a microwave and heat or over pot of boiling water, until it
1 Tbsp salted butter, melted melts completely. Keep it aside.
3. In another pan, add 1 Tbsp butter and melt it in microwave or
For the Garnishing
gas stove.
1 Tbsp grated Bournville
½ cup powdered castor sugar 4. Into the bowl of the melted chocolate, add the melted butter
and 200 gm condensed milk.

5. Mix well with a wooden spatula till it become thick paste

consistency.
6. Take a rectangular cake mould and place a parchment or butter
paper inside it.
7. Pour the mixture prepared earlier into the mould, garnish with
grated Bournville chocolate and place it in refrigerator for 3-4
hours till it sets.
8. Unmould and sieve the powdered castor sugar on top and cut
into small cubes to serve.
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6. BOURNVILLE
CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
Ingredients
For the Bournville Chocolate
Cheesecake (4-5 servings)
1 cup Dark cookies of your choice
¼ cup melted butter (salted)
400 gms blocks of sweet cream
cheese (room temp)
2 tablespoons of Milk
1 Bournville chocolate
For the Ganache
½ cup milk
1 cup melted Bournville chocolate
¼ cup hot cream
For the Garnishing (optional)
1 cup grated or shaved Bournville
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Steps
1. Crush Cookies and mix melted butter.
2. In a springform pan, place and press the cookie mixture and
keep it aside till it sets.
3. Take the chocolate in a glass bowl and microwave, take out and
stir every 10secs and once its melted add milk to it.
4. In a bowl, add cream cheese and chocolate mixture, give it a
good whisk. Till it becomes soft and fluffy.
5. Transfer the mixture to the springform pan and refrigerate it
for 3 hours.
6. To make ganache, melt 1 cup chocolate pour 1 cup milk and
cream and mix well with a wooden spatula until smooth pouring
consistency.
7. Pour the chocolate ganache on top of the cheesecake.
8. Cut into slices and garnish with grated or shaved Bournville
chunks.
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07.
WINE AND CHOCOLATE:
A GREAT DUO
Tannins, which add complexity to the taste and
aroma of good wine, also give dark chocolate its
taste and dark colour. When you pair the lively
bold tones of dark chocolate with your favourite
wine, there are a few tips to keep in mind.

Choose wines that are a little bit softer and juicier

than the chocolate you’re pairing it with.

Wines that have subtle chocolate notes of their

own go well with dark chocolate. As a general
guideline, the darker the chocolate, the sweeter
your wine would taste.

Host a tasting party!

A pairing event is a fun way to match
wine flavours with chocolate. Take your
favourite Bournville and pair them. We
have some suggestions to inspire you.
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Cadbury Bournville is available in different flavours.

Follow these pairing suggestions.

Cranberry
Cheese: Creamy brie or tangy goat cheese
Food: Dried Cranberries, Almonds, or Apples
Wine: Zinfandels

Fruit & Nuts

Cheese: Aged cheddar or Gorgonzola
Food: Walnuts, Pistachios, or a handful of Raisins
Wine: Pinot Noir

Rich Cocoa 50 % Dark

Cheese: Smoked Gouda or Pecorino Romano
Food: Fresh Strawberries, Salted Caramel, or a drizzle of Honey
Wine: Cabernet Sauvignon

Rich Cocoa 70 % Dark

Cheese: Monterey Jack, Chevre, Aged Gouda
Food: Salmon, Shrimp, Figs and Lime
Wine: Merlot
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Chocolate is more than just a delicious treat.

Whether you’re a chocolate novice or a seasoned pro,
this curated selection is the perfect resource for anyone
who loves to experiment with chocolates.

“Any month whose name contains the letter A, E, or U

is the proper time for chocolate.”
- Sandra Boynton, Humorist