Description
A guide to making traditional Japanese Valentine’s chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g dark chocolate
- 100g heavy cream
- 50g unsalted butter
- 50g powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Chop the dark chocolate and place it in a bowl.
- Heat the heavy cream and butter in a saucepan until just boiling.
- Pour the hot cream mixture over the chocolate and let it sit for 2 minutes.
- Stir until smooth and glossy.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mix well.
- Pour the mixture into a mold and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Once set, cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of powdered sugar.
- Try adding flavors like matcha or sake for a twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Japanese Valentine's chocolate, chocolate recipe, homemade chocolate