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Gift Guide: Pressure Cooker Crio Bru in a Jar

November 30, 2017

Last modified on January 8th, 2019

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Pressure Cooker Crio Bru in a Jar is the perfect gift for the chocolate lovers in your life

Drinkable chocolate mix in a jar, that's actually good for you!  What is this sorcery!?  It's my true love Crio Bru, and now you can buy a big bag of Crio and divvy it up into jars for all your favorite people.  MERRY CHOCOLATE CHRISTMAS!


If you've followed my blog here for more than a month (or a day), you know I LOVE my Crio Bru.  If you don't know what Crio Bru is, head over to this Basic Crio Bru recipe for all the details.  But basically, it is roasted, ground cocoa beans, that can be brewed and drunk (drank?  Having grammar doubts on this one) similar to how coffee is.

Dry Crio Bru ingredients layered in a jar

Except it's not coffee at all!  So you can gift it to anyone (assuming they like chocolate, which if they don't, what the . . .)  and know it's safe for anyone to drink it, including pregnant women and children!

There's a few different ways to rock this gift

  1. Layer it with sugar as I did in the picture.  This whole jar makes 16 cups of Crio which is a double batch according to my Basic Crio Recipe
  2. Layer it with coconut sugar for a more natural sweetener alternative
  3. Add your ingredients and shake it all up then instruct to add 2 cups milk, 6 cups water, and 1 cup of Crio Bru mix for a single batch
  4. Layer it in a half pint jar for a single batch serving
  5. Make your own flavor!  Add cinnamon, cayenne, vanilla extract, dried mint, etc

Anyway you do it, it's heaven in a cup.  Seriously, I have no desire to go a single day without this good stuff.

PS:  Those pretty black flecks in the sugar?  That's vanilla sugar!  Yum!  Read more on how to make that here

cose up of crio bru in a jar decorated with ribbons

Complete your Crio Bru in a Jar with a cute ribbon and perhaps a baggie of Frozen Whipped Cream Dollops or good ol' mini marshmallows and consider yourself everyone's favorite friend/family member/co-worker/human being.

A decorated jar of Pressure Cooker Crio Bru in a Jar being held towards camera

Be sure and check out the other gift guides

Gift Guide for the Electric Pressure Cooker Obsessed

Pressure Cooker Wassail in a Jar

Pressure Cooker Steel Cut Oats in a Jar

Pressure Cooker Elderberry Juice in a Jar

Enjoy!

 

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Gift Guide: Pressure Cooker Crio Bru in a Jar

Dry Crio Bru ingredients layered in a jar
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Ground roasted cocoa beans layered all pretty like in a jar for the perfect Christmas Gift

  • Author: Marci
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 16 cups for pint size jar 1x
  • Category: Drinks
  • Method: Pressure cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale

For a pint size Mason jar

  • 1 cup Crio Bru – any flavor
  • 1 cup white sugar (can substitute with coconut sugar)

To be added later

  • 12 cups water
  • 4 cups Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk

Instructions

For the Mason Jar

  1. Layer ingredients in a Mason jar in the following order: 1/2 cup Crio Bru, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup Crio Bru, 1/2 cup sugar.
  2. Top it with a lid and be careful not to shake it up if you want the layered look.

Include the following directions with the jar

  1. Add contents of jar to pressure cooker pot.  Add 12 cups water and 4 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk.   Secure the lid and turn pressure release knob to a sealed position.  Cook at high pressure for 5 minutes.
  2. When cooking is complete, use a natural release for 10 minutes and then release any remaining pressure.
  3. Place a fine mesh sieve over a bowl and pour Crio Bru through the sieve to filter out the grounds.  Be careful!  The Crio Bru will be VERY hot.
  4. Serve immediately or pour into 4 quart size mason jars, top with a lid and store in the refrigerator.  Enjoy cold or pour into a microwave safe mug and warm for 1-2 minutes.

Notes

Other options

  • Layer it with sugar as I did in the picture.  This whole jar makes 16 cups of Crio which is a double batch according to my Basic Crio Recipe
  • Layer it with coconut sugar for a more natural sweetener alternative
  • Add your ingredients and shake it all up, then instruct to add 2 cups milk, 6 cups water, and 1 cup of Crio Bru mix for a single batch
  • Layer it in a half pint jar for a single batch serving
  • Make your own flavor!  Add cinnamon, cayenne, vanilla extract, dried mint, etc

Keywords: chocolate drink, healthy drink, food gift

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  1. Julia Garcia says

    December 22, 2017

    Thank you! This looks yummy. Merry Christmas.

    Reply
  2. Nikki says

    December 21, 2017

    I am not a creative tagger… hopefully that isn’t a qualification for the giveaway! ;-). I’m going with (Crio) bru up some fun this holiday season! Yes. I’m cringing too.

    Reply
  3. Kristin says

    December 21, 2017

    I’ve never had this but it sounds so yummy!!! It looks so much cuter than cookies in a jar that sit in the back of my pantry ????. I’ll be making these and leaving them on neighbors doorsteps

    Reply
  4. Bonnie says

    December 21, 2017

    This is the first time I have ever heard of this stuff. I’m going to have to try it out.

    Reply
  5. Stephanie Thomas says

    December 21, 2017

    I have never heard of this. I am putting it on my list to make next year!

    Reply
  6. Val says

    December 20, 2017

    This sounds heavenly! It would be perfect to serve Christmas morning!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Val says

      December 20, 2017

      Cocoa with a twist

      Reply
  7. kim says

    December 20, 2017

    Never heard of this, but something new to try.Thanks!!!

    Reply
  8. VIcki says

    December 20, 2017

    Never heard of this but sounds delicious and perfect/different gift idea, thanks

    Reply
  9. Sandra says

    December 20, 2017

    Let’s Bru something warm.

    Reply
  10. Wyn says

    December 20, 2017

    I never thought to make this in the pressure cooker. What a great idea!

    Reply
  11. Shelley says

    December 19, 2017

    Wow! I feel like I’ve been living under a rock. Thanks for showing me the light (even if a bit obscured by coco-clouds)

    Reply
  12. Jenny McConnel says

    December 19, 2017

    I’ve never heard of this and excited to try it.

    Reply
  13. Helen says

    December 19, 2017

    Preparing a gift package for a precious friend and will include a jar made as you have made! Plus, it’s good to have variety for my own use. I purchased a variety pack from Amazon after your first post but forget to use it. It will be fun to have a jar ready to use sitting on my counter. Thanks for the great ideas and please keep them coming!

    Reply
  14. Darci says

    December 19, 2017

    A gift to “bru” up for a happy holiday season! Health & Happiness!

    Reply
  15. Sherry says

    December 18, 2017

    Tag: Co Co Co Merry Christmas!!

    Reply
  16. Cheryl says

    December 17, 2017

    For this tag I would type in fancy lettering…Directions…”Make a pot of this first thing Christmas morning. Enjoy!”

    Reply
  17. Maureen says

    December 17, 2017

    A new way to brew. Crio Bru just for you XO

    Reply
  18. Lisa Green says

    December 17, 2017

    I really need to try this stuff – it sounds amazing! Merry Christmas ????

    Reply
  19. Sandi says

    December 17, 2017

    Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a crio bru new year!

    Reply
  20. Anita Ellison says

    December 17, 2017

    The photo of the frosty crio bru looks amazing! I look forward to trying this with a few of my grandkids.

    Reply
  21. JULIE SCHUHMACHERR says

    December 17, 2017

    Perfect timing of the year to try this! Never been a coffee fan, but hot chocolate, yes please!!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  22. Courtney says

    December 16, 2017

    Merry Merry Christmas!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  23. Erin says

    December 16, 2017

    I have never heard of this before but it sounds AHhhhhmazing!

    Reply
  24. Alissa says

    December 16, 2017

    How have I not heard of this magical stuff before??? So glad I found your blog!

    Reply
  25. Charle steele says

    December 16, 2017

    What a great idea! I don’t like coffee, but love warm teas. This is a must try!!!

    Reply
  26. Barbara says

    December 16, 2017

    I put crio bro on my wish list; hope I find it under the tree!

    Reply
  27. Amanda says

    December 16, 2017

    Awesome idea!! Have a [Crio] Bru, Bru, Bru Christmas!

    Reply
  28. Niki says

    December 16, 2017

    This is a great idea!!

    Reply
  29. Cathy says

    December 16, 2017

    Love this idea! With coconut sugar, it’s even ok for my diabetic friends….as an occasional splurge.

    Reply
  30. Vickie says

    December 16, 2017

    This sounds wonderful and such a sweet idea for gift giving!

    Reply
  31. Nicole says

    December 15, 2017

    Something hot and sweet for the cold days ahead.

    Reply
  32. Darci says

    December 15, 2017

    I made several jars for a friend who is trying to cut out caffeine from her diet. She was so grateful!!!

    Reply
    • Marci says

      December 15, 2017

      Darci, What a great idea!

      Reply
  33. Mary says

    December 15, 2017

    Have a very Merry Christmas! ????

    Reply
  34. Amber says

    December 15, 2017

    Gift tag that says “I’m cocoa for you” or “Crio Bru just for you”

    Reply
  35. Rosanna says

    December 15, 2017

    On the tag put…Crio Bri=a Christmas hug for you!!

    Reply
  36. Diane Corder says

    December 15, 2017

    Merry Criomas to you!

    Reply
  37. MICHELLE VOLRATH says

    December 15, 2017

    On my second cup of Crio Bru right now! Delish!

    Reply
  38. MICHELLE VOLRATH says

    December 15, 2017

    I love Crio Bru! I am having some right now in my Polish Pottery Mug!! Delish!!

    Reply

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