Homemade Valentine's Chocolates
Craft a heartfelt Valentine's Day gesture with these exquisite homemade chocolates. The intense dark chocolate, subtly kissed with warmth, makes each bite a memorable experience. Present them in a beautiful box – perhaps one that whispers 'love' – for an unforgettable gift.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
5 g
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Cholesterol
5 mg
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Fiber
1 g
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Protein
1 g
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Saturated Fat
2 g
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Sodium
2 mg
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Sugar
4 g
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Fat
4 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
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5 mins
Combine the chopped dark chocolate, chipotle pepper, and salt in a heatproof bowl. (5 minutes)
02 Step
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5 mins
In a small saucepan, gently heat the heavy whipping cream over medium-low heat until it just begins to simmer. (5 minutes)
03 Step
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3 mins
Pour the hot cream over the chocolate mixture. Let it stand for 3 minutes to allow the heat to melt the chocolate. (3 minutes)
04 Step
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2 mins
Gently stir the mixture until completely smooth and glossy. (2 minutes)
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Lay a sheet of plastic wrap on a clean work surface. Pour the chocolate mixture onto the plastic wrap. Use the plastic wrap to shape the chocolate into a log. (5 minutes)
06 Step
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1 hrs
Wrap the chocolate log tightly in the plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, approximately 30 to 60 minutes. (60 minutes)
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Place the cocoa powder in a small bowl.
08 Step
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10 mins
Unwrap the chilled chocolate log and cut it in half crosswise. Then, cut each half lengthwise. Roughly cut the chocolate into 1/2-inch squares. (10 minutes)
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5 mins
Place the chocolate squares in the bowl with cocoa powder and gently toss to coat each piece thoroughly. (5 minutes)
For an extra touch, try adding a few drops of vanilla extract to the cream while heating.
If you want to make these chocolates ahead of time, they can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Experiment with other spices! A pinch of cinnamon or a dash of cayenne pepper can add exciting flavor dimensions.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.4/ 5 ( 17 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
Wilfred Zieme
May 26, 2025I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfectly. So easy and impressive!
Reyna Nikolaus
Mar 16, 2025The instructions were clear and easy to follow. The chocolates were delicious, but next time I might try adding a little more spice.
Keven Stiedemann
Feb 10, 2025These chocolates were a huge hit! The chipotle pepper adds such a unique warmth. I'll definitely be making these again.