How to Make Valentine Chocolate – #2 Step

Hi,

I hope you've managed to get all the supplies you need for this step (if not, look  at step #1 of my guide - how to make valentine chocolate).

We are going to temper 1 pound of rich dark chocolate for making beautiful Valentine chocolate hearts.

If you stick to these directions you’ll know how to make valentine chocolate in no time!

In addition- if you know how to make valentine chocolate then you’ll know how to make chocolate in any shape you like!

How to make Valentine chocolate - easy steps:

1. Divide your chocolate amount into 2 unequal amounts – the second amount of chocolate equal to 25 percent of the original amount.  
2. Melt the original amount of chocolate carefully using microwave & a glass bowl.
3. The melted chocolate should be 120⁰ F . 
4. Add the second amount of chocolate to the bowl.  
5. Stir the melted chocolate constantly until the temperature falls to 85⁰ F. 
6. Warm the chocolate again, not exceeding 89⁰F.   
7. Remove any unmelted chunks from the melted chocolate. 
8. Put the chocolate into a piping bag and squeeze the top of the bag over the cavities or just use a spoon.  
9. Use a palette knife to straighten the chocolate mold surface.
10. Tap the molds on your kitchen countertop. 
11. Put the chocolate molds in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes.
12. How do you know that your Valentine chocolate hearts are ready? Look at the bottom of the mold and see if the color of the chocolates is light in all places.
     
13. If you choose to put all Valentine chocolate hearts in  a romantic box then place it on a cellophane sheet.

  

Now that you know how to make Valentine chocolate you can surprise your loved one with a special homemade gift - Valentine chocolate hearts in a romantic box! He/ she would know that you made an effort in learning how to make Valentine chocolate yourself and appreciate it!  

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If you don’t have the time to learn how to make Valentine chocolate yourself and you‘re looking for a special gift, check these original ideas for best Valentines chocolates!

Have a romantic & creative Valentines day!