Description
Sweet romance blossoms with these Valentine’s Day swirled white chocolate candies, melting hearts with delicate pink and white patterns. Crafted with love, these elegant treats offer a charming celebration of affection you’ll treasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 2 cups chopped white chocolate
Melting Aid:
- 1 tablespoon shortening
Decorative Elements:
- Red food coloring
- 1 heart-shaped cookie cutter
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by covering it with parchment paper or a silicone mat to create a smooth, non-stick surface for candy making.
- Combine white chocolate and shortening in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in short 15-20 second bursts while stirring between intervals until the mixture becomes completely smooth and glossy.
- Carefully introduce 1-2 drops of red food coloring into the melted chocolate mixture.
- Using a toothpick or skewer, delicately create a marbled pattern by gently swirling the food coloring through the chocolate, ensuring the swirl remains distinct without over-mixing.
- Transfer the swirled chocolate onto the prepared parchment-lined surface, spreading it evenly to approximately 1/4-inch thickness using a spatula.
- Allow the chocolate to partially set at room temperature for 5-10 minutes, maintaining a slightly pliable consistency.
- When the chocolate reaches a semi-firm state, press a heart-shaped cookie cutter into the surface to create delicate candy shapes.
- Carefully lift the heart-shaped candies and place them on a fresh piece of parchment paper.
- Complete the setting process by letting the candies rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes or accelerate cooling by placing them in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes until fully hardened.
Notes
- Choose high-quality white chocolate for a smoother, more luxurious texture that melts evenly and creates a silky finish.
- Prevent chocolate from seizing by ensuring all utensils are completely dry before melting, as even a tiny drop of water can cause clumping.
- Try different food coloring shades like pink, rose, or deep red to create varied romantic color variations for your Valentine’s Day treats.
- Replace shortening with coconut oil for a healthier alternative that adds a subtle tropical flavor and helps maintain the chocolate’s glossy appearance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 142
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 9 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg