Description
Chocolate Peanut Butter Valentines Heart is a decadent treat made with rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter – a perfect indulgence for your sweetheart!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226g) high-quality semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 tbsp (15ml) coconut oil or shortening
- ½ cup (125g) smooth peanut butter
- 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (90g) powdered sugar
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 oz (56g) white chocolate, melted
- Red or pink food coloring
- Sprinkles or edible glitter
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Peanut Butter Filling In a medium bowl, combine the smooth peanut butter and softened butter. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat until completely incorporated and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed initially to prevent a sugar cloud, then increase to medium once incorporated. Mix in the vanilla extract and salt until the mixture becomes thick and somewhat firm. It should hold its shape when rolled into a ball. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to firm up further.
- Step 2: Prepare the Chocolate Shell While the filling chills, prepare your chocolate. Place the chopped chocolate and coconut oil in a heat-safe bowl. Either use the double-boiler method described in the pro tips or microwave in 30-second intervals at 50% power, stirring between each until completely smooth. The melted chocolate should be glossy and pour like thick syrup. Let it cool slightly until just warm to the touch before using.
- Step 3: Create the Chocolate Hearts If using silicone heart molds, spoon about 1-2 teaspoons of melted chocolate into each cavity. Using a small pastry brush or the back of a small spoon, carefully push the chocolate up the sides of each mold, ensuring complete coverage with a thin, even layer. Turn the mold upside down over your bowl of chocolate to let excess drip off, then use a straight edge to scrape across the top, creating clean edges. Place the mold in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to set.
- Step 4: Add the Filling and Seal Once the chocolate shells have firmed up, remove the peanut butter mixture from the refrigerator. Take small portions (about 1 teaspoon) and roll into balls. Gently flatten each ball and place into the chocolate shells, leaving about 1/8 inch of space at the top. Press the filling down gently to remove any air pockets. Reheat your remaining chocolate if it has started to thicken, then spoon over each filled mold to seal. Use a straight edge to scrape across the top for a flat bottom. Return to the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to fully set.
- Step 5: Unmold and Decorate Once completely set, carefully flex the silicone mold to release the **Chocolate Peanut Butter Valentine Hearts**. If using white chocolate for decoration, melt it using the same gentle heating method as before. You can color a portion with red or pink food coloring if desired. Transfer to a small piping bag with a very fine tip (or use a plastic bag with a tiny corner snipped off) and drizzle decoratively over the hearts. Add sprinkles immediately if using, before the chocolate decoration sets. Allow decorated hearts to set for 10 minutes before serving or packaging.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heart
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg