These Valentine’s Day Swirled White Chocolate Candies are a simple yet elegant treat, perfect for celebrating love. With a beautiful marbled effect created by red food coloring, these heart-shaped chocolates are as delightful to look at as they are to eat. Sweet, creamy, and festive!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-10 minutes (for melting)
- Total Time: 15-20 minutes (including cooling time)
- Yield: 12-15 candies (depending on the size of the cutter) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Melting, Shaping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
- 1 tbsp shortening (to help with smooth melting)
- Red food coloring
- Heart-shaped cookie cutter
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan:
- Line a baking sheet or a flat surface with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Melt the White Chocolate:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate and shortening.
- Microwave in 15-20 second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted and smooth. Be careful not to overheat.
- Swirl the Red Food Coloring:
- Add 1-2 drops of red food coloring to the melted white chocolate.
- Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the food coloring into the chocolate to create a marbled effect. Avoid overmixing to maintain the swirl pattern.
- Spread the Chocolate:
- Pour the swirled chocolate onto the prepared parchment paper. Spread it evenly to about 1/4-inch thickness using a spatula.
- Set and Shape the Candies:
- Allow the chocolate to set slightly but not completely (it should still be pliable). This will take about 5-10 minutes at room temperature.
- Once the chocolate has partially set, use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out heart candies.
- Carefully remove the hearts and place them on another piece of parchment paper to cool and harden fully.
- Final Touches:
- Allow the candies to set completely at room temperature or place them in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to firm up faster.
Notes
- You can experiment with different colors of food coloring to make multicolored swirls or to match any theme.
- For an extra touch, sprinkle edible glitter or a little sea salt on top before the chocolate sets.
- These candies make a great gift when packaged in a cute box or bag!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy (based on 12 servings)
- Calories: 100kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg