Description
A delightful blend of traditional western sweets and unique Japanese flavors, perfect for expressing love.
Ingredients
- High-quality dark or white chocolate (at least 70% cocoa)
- Butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free option)
- Corn syrup (or honey/agave syrup)
- Flavorings (matcha powder, yuzu, whiskey)
- Fillings (nuts, fruit, sweetened red bean paste)
Instructions
- Finely chop your chosen chocolate and place it in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Stir until smooth and glossy.
- Remove the bowl from the heat and stir in the butter until melted and fully incorporated.
- Sprinkle in any flavorings like matcha or yuzu and whisk until evenly distributed.
- Pour the mixture into chocolate molds or a parchment-lined baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula. Add fillings if desired.
- Refrigerate for about an hour until fully set.
- Carefully unmold the chocolates or slice into pieces if using a baking dish.
- Serve on a beautiful platter or wrap to share, optionally garnishing with matcha or sea salt.
Notes
Melt chocolate gently to avoid burning. Ensure all ingredients are prepped to maintain timing. Store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: chocolate, Japanese sweets, Valentine's Day, dessert, handmade chocolate