Chocolate Peanut Butter Hearts (Printable Version)

Rich chocolate hearts filled with creamy peanut butter, ideal for sharing or special moments.

# What You Need:

→ Chocolate Coating

01 - 7 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
02 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother coating)

→ Peanut Butter Filling

03 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
04 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

# How to Make It:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine creamy peanut butter, softened unsalted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
03 - Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of the peanut butter mixture and shape into small hearts using your hands or a small heart-shaped mold. Place shaped hearts on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Freeze the peanut butter hearts for 30 minutes until firm.
05 - While hearts chill, melt chopped semi-sweet or dark chocolate with coconut oil (if using) in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring frequently until smooth.
06 - Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each frozen peanut butter heart into melted chocolate, ensuring complete coverage. Allow excess chocolate to drip off, then return to parchment-lined tray.
07 - Drizzle additional melted chocolate over hearts or sprinkle with sea salt for enhanced presentation and flavor.
08 - Refrigerate completed hearts for 15 to 20 minutes until chocolate coating is completely set.
09 - Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of silky chocolate and creamy peanut butter hits every comfort note
  • They look impressive but only take about 20 minutes of active work
  • You can make them ahead and keep them in the fridge for emergency chocolate cravings
02 -
  • Frozen peanut butter centers are crucial because room temperature ones will melt into the chocolate coating
  • The coconut oil is optional but makes such a difference in the final texture that I rarely skip it
  • If your kitchen runs warm, work quickly and return hearts to the fridge between dipping batches
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients mix more smoothly and prevent lumpy filling
  • Work in small batches during dipping to keep chocolate at optimal temperature
  • A warm knife dipped in hot water creates clean cuts if you need to sample one before serving

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