Homemade Dark Chocolate Raspberry Hearts
For Valentine’s Day this year, consider making your sweetheart (or yourself!) some homemade dark chocolate candies. This simple recipe uses only three ingredients to make Chocolate Raspberry Hearts that are the perfect sweet treat. Vegan, dairy-free, paleo, and naturally gluten-free.
I eat chocolate pretty much every day of the year, but these little candies are so easy to make and can be a little sweet treat for a holiday or special occasion.
Back when I was studying nutrition and food science a few years ago, I had the pleasure of taking a whole lab around making chocolate. It was the best day ever! We spent the full three hour lab session learning about chocolate and how to make various chocolate treats.
So, today’s recipe for homemade Dark Chocolate Raspberry Hearts is based on that training, plus years and years of enjoying chocolate. I am a true chocolate lover. Do you feel the same way?
Recipe Steps
You really only need three ingredients for these homemade chocolate candies, and you can adapt it to your needs. For instance, if you don’t like raspberry flavor, you could use peppermint, lemon, or whatever you like. You can also make the candies sweeter or less sweet depending on how dark your chocolate chips are.
Step One
If you are a true candy maker, you will want to use a double-boiler to melt your chocolate. But, I learned from my food science professor that it’s okay to use the microwave too. So, that’s what I do.
Place the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl.
Step Two
Microwave the chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second batches, stirring between each round. You may have to do this for 3-5 rounds to get the chocolate completely melted and thin enough to pour into your molds.
As always, please do see the recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredients and measurements.
Step Three
Stir in the raspberry flavoring. Now it’s time to transfer the melted chocolate into your molds. I like to use a small spoon to fill the heart molds.
Step Four
Place the molds in the freezer to set for at least 30 minutes. Then, remove the dark chocolate hearts from your molds and serve chilled or at room temperature.
FAQs
Yes, you can! I like the Lily’s brand.
Yes, you can. I use the microwave because I don’t have a double boiler.
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Homemade Chocolate Raspberry Hearts
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 20 pieces 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
For Valentine’s Day this year, consider making your sweetheart (or yourself!) some homemade dark chocolate heart candies. This simple recipe uses only three ingredients to make Chocolate Raspberry Hearts that are the perfect sweet treat. Vegan, dairy-free, paleo, and naturally gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon raspberry flavor
Instructions
- Place the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave the chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second batches, stirring between each round. You may have to do this for 3-5 rounds to get the chocolate completely melted and thin enough to pour into your molds.
- Stir in the raspberry flavoring.
- Next, place the molds on a baking sheet and use a spoon to fill each mold with the chocolate mixture. You should have enough chocolate to make between 20-22 hearts.
- Then, place the molds into your freezer for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Once the chocolate hearts have set, you can remove them from the molds. Serve the hearts at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
- Store your chocolate hearts in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
- Feel free to substitute the raspberry flavoring with any other type of flavoring you like, including lemon, peppermint, or cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: homemade chocolate candy, chocolate hearts, raspberry chocolate candy
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I can’t not find raspberry extract no where! Can you use strawberry or another flavor
You can use whatever flavor you like, but I did link to the raspberry flavor I used in the post: https://amzn.to/3r5E5LL
The recipe does not mention when to add the raspberry flavoring. Is that added after the chocolate has melted?
Yes, so sorry about that! I just updated the recipe. You stir in the raspberry flavoring after you have melted the chocolate and coconut oil. 🙂
Perfect recipe for the coming Valentine’s day!
Thanks for sharing!
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A recipe that could melt everyone’s heart <3
Thanks Carrie!
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I am a huge super dark chocolate lover. But, I have yet to try making my own chocolates. What a delicious way to treat myself occasionally.
I love an easy chocolate recipe! This is great and I actually already have that mold from Amazon (although mine is red). So fun =)
Hope you have a great Valentine’s Day <3
Oh Carrie, these look so yummy! And the heart-shaped mold make these SO CUTE! Alan would be a lucky guy to get these treats any day of the year =)
Thanks, Kimmy!!! I think I ended up eating all of these chocolates, so Alan only got to see them on the blog. Whoopsie! 🙂 XOXO.
I really like the heart-shaped silicone mold and it’s very affordable. These look easy enough and a great Valentine’s gift. I have yet to try a raspberry flavoring and it sounds delicious. Pinned this to my Valentine’s board–thanks!
You’re so welcome, Deb! I have used this mold a surprising number of times. I don’t usually buy holiday-specific items, but I adore anything with hearts. Happy early Valentine’s Day! XOXO.