Description
Chocolate Peanut Butter Valentine’s Hearts are a homemade, indulgent treat perfect for Valentine’s Day or any occasion. These Reese’s-inspired delights feature a rich peanut butter center wrapped in a silky chocolate shell, creating a mouthwatering combination that’s impossible to resist.
Ingredients
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For the Heart:
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups chocolate chips (milk, dark, or semi-sweet, depending on your preference)
- Sprinkles or crushed peanuts for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and creamy. The consistency should be thick but scoopable.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 20-30 second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Alternatively, use a double boiler.
- Mold the Chocolate Hearts: Spoon a small amount of melted chocolate into the bottom of each heart-shaped mold. Spread it evenly with the back of a spoon. Freeze for 5-10 minutes to firm up.
- Add the Peanut Butter Filling: Scoop a small amount of peanut butter mixture into each mold. Press it gently to form an even layer.
- Cover with Chocolate: Spoon the remaining melted chocolate over the peanut butter filling, smoothing it out with a spoon or spatula. Freeze for 15-20 minutes until set.
- Unmold and Serve: Once the chocolate is hardened, remove the hearts from the molds. Garnish with sprinkles, crushed peanuts, or powdered sugar, and enjoy!
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate: For the best flavor, use good-quality chocolate chips or bars.
- Chill between layers: Let the chocolate set between layers for a cleaner finish when assembling the hearts.
- Don’t overfill: Be careful not to overfill with the peanut butter mixture as it can cause the hearts to break apart when unmolding.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heart
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Chocolate Peanut Butter Valentine’s Heart, Homemade Reese's, Valentine’s Day treat, chocolate peanut butter candy, homemade Reese’s hearts