Sweetheart Chocolate Temptations
Indulge your taste buds this Valentine's Day with these heavenly Sweetheart Chocolate Temptations. A perfect combination of rich dark chocolate, creamy filling, and a hint of raspberry, these bite-sized treats are sure to impress your special someone. Ideal for sharing, this romantic dessert will melt hearts and leave a lasting impression.
ingredients
- 8 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries, pureed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- 12 heart-shaped silicone molds
- Fresh raspberries and mint leaves for garnish
steps
- 1.
Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
- 2.
In a separate bowl, whisk heavy cream, powdered sugar, raspberry puree, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- 3.
Pour a layer of melted chocolate into the heart-shaped molds, tilting them to coat the sides evenly. Freeze for 10 minutes.
- 4.
Remove the molds from the freezer and spoon the raspberry cream mixture into each chocolate shell, filling them halfway.
- 5.
Top with another layer of melted chocolate to seal the filling, making sure to smooth the top.
- 6.
Freeze for an additional 20 minutes or until set.
- 7.
Gently remove the chocolate hearts from the molds and dust with cocoa powder.
- 8.
Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint leaves before serving.
