Homemade Valentine's Chocolates

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Use this Valentine's Day chocolate recipe to make a special gift. Find yourself a nice decorative box to put these best Valentine's chocolates in. It doesn't hurt to have the word "love" on the box. The flavor profile of these chocolates is perfect: dark chocolate with just a hint of warmth.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
32
Yield:
32 truffles
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 32 servings

  • ½ pound high-quality dark chocolate, chopped

  • teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper

  • 1 pinch salt

  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream

  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, or as needed

Directions

  1. Place chocolate into a bowl; add chipotle pepper and salt.

  2. Heat cream in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until it comes to a boil. Pour over chocolate and let stand for 3 minutes. Stir gently until chocolate mixture is completely smooth.

  3. Pour chocolate mixture out onto a sheet of plastic wrap on a work surface. Pick up one edge of the plastic and roll chocolate into a rough log shape. Continue to roll, wrapping chocolate in the plastic. Refrigerate until chilled and firm, 30 to 60 minutes.

  4. Place cocoa powder in a small bowl.

  5. Unwrap chocolate and cut in half crosswise; cut each half into halves lengthwise. Rough-cut candy into 1/2-inch squares.

  6. Place chocolate squares into cocoa powder and toss gently to coat.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

48 Calories
4g Fat
5g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 32
Calories 48
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 1g 1%
Calcium 5mg 0%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 36mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.