Description
Sweet romance meets indulgent “Chocolate Peanut Butter Valentine Hearts” in this delightful dessert. Creamy chocolate and rich peanut butter swirl together, creating a passionate treat perfect for sharing intimate moments with your special someone.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 10–12 ounces (280–340 grams) chocolate, chopped into small pieces
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Create a creamy base by whisking peanut butter, melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until uniformly blended.
- Gradually fold in powdered sugar, stirring until the mixture transforms into a dense, malleable consistency that holds its shape.
- Carefully shape the mixture into delicate heart forms using a silicone mold or hand-molding technique, ensuring smooth surfaces.
- Refrigerate the shaped hearts for 15-20 minutes at 40°F to solidify and enhance structural integrity.
- Meanwhile, prepare the chocolate coating by gently melting chocolate using a double boiler or microwave, stirring consistently until achieving a glossy, smooth texture.
- Delicately submerge each chilled heart into the melted chocolate, ensuring complete and even coverage with a gentle dipping motion.
- Transfer the chocolate-enrobed hearts onto a parchment-lined tray, allowing excess chocolate to drip off naturally.
- Return the decorated hearts to the refrigerator for approximately 30 minutes at 38°F, permitting the chocolate to set and develop a perfect glossy finish.
- Once fully set, remove from refrigeration and serve these decadent Valentine’s treats at room temperature for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Ensure peanut butter is at room temperature for smoother mixing and easier blending of ingredients.
- Use unsalted butter to control the saltiness of the final treat, allowing you to adjust the salt level precisely.
- Create perfectly shaped hearts by using a silicone heart-shaped mold or carefully hand-molding the mixture for a more rustic look.
- For a gluten-free version, verify that all ingredients, especially powdered sugar, are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 87 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg