Chocolate Peanut Butter Valentine’s Hearts
Chocolate Peanut Butter Valentine’s Hearts are rich, creamy, and irresistibly sweet treats that blend the luscious flavor of chocolate with the comforting, nutty taste of peanut butter. Easy to make and customizable, these no-bake or baked heart-shaped goodies are perfect for Valentine’s Day celebrations, gifting, or just indulging in a delicious homemade dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (for melting and coating chocolate)
- Total Time: 45 minutes to 1 hour (including chilling and setting)
- Yield: About 20-24 hearts, depending on size 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Bake (with optional melting of chocolate)
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- 1 to 2 cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and measure them accurately to ensure the perfect consistency for your peanut butter hearts.
- Mix the Peanut Butter Base: In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and creamy without lumps.
- Shape the Hearts: Roll the mixture into small balls, then gently press them into heart-shaped silicone molds or form hearts by hand on parchment paper if molds are not available.
- Melt and Coat with Chocolate: Slowly melt the chocolate chips using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring until silky smooth. Dip each peanut butter heart fully into the melted chocolate and place them on parchment paper to set.
- Chill and Set: Refrigerate the dipped hearts for at least 30 minutes until the chocolate hardens and the treats become firm to the touch.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth blending with no lumps.
- Gently melt chocolate to prevent burning and maintain a glossy finish.
- Silicone molds make shaping and removing hearts easy and neat.
- Chill the hearts thoroughly to keep their shape and prevent melting.
- Add nuts or decorations on the chocolate coating before it sets to ensure they stick well.
- Natural peanut butter can be used but stir well before use to recombine oil and solids.
- Hearts can be formed by hand for a rustic look if molds are unavailable.
- You can coat the hearts with crushed peanuts, cocoa powder, or leave plain without chocolate for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heart (approx. 25g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Chocolate Peanut Butter Hearts, Valentine's Day treats, no-bake chocolates, peanut butter desserts, homemade gifts, heart-shaped sweets
