Homemade Valentine's Chocolates

Simple truffles aren't rolled and dipped; they're just cut into small square shapes and tossed in cocoa powder. A hint of warmth from chipotle pepper adds complexity to the flavor.

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Prep Time

15M

Total Time

50M

Servings

32 servings

1/2 pound high-quality dark chocolate, chopped

1/8 teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper

1 pinch salt

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, or as needed

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Place chocolate into a bowl; add chipotle pepper and salt.

Heat cream in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until it comes to a boil. Pour cream over chocolate and let stand for 3 minutes.

Stir gently until chocolate mixture is completely smooth. Pour chocolate mixture out onto a sheet of plastic wrap on a work surface. Pick up one edge of the plastic and roll the chocolate into a rough log shape. Continue to roll, wrapping chocolate in the plastic. Refrigerate until chilled and firm, 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Place cocoa into a small bowl. Unwrap chocolate and cut in half crosswise; cut each half into halves lengthwise. Roughly cut candy into 1/2-inch square 'stones'. Place the chocolate pieces into the cocoa and toss gently to coat.

Homemade Valentine's Chocolates

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