Chocolate Marshmallow Hearts
Homemade chocolate marshmallow hearts are soft, fluffy candies coated in silky, glossy chocolate. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or as a thoughtful gift, these heart-shaped treats combine creamy chocolate and airy marshmallow for a melt-in-your-mouth experience.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 18–20 chocolate marshmallow hearts
- Category: Candy, Dessert
- Method: Tempering, Molding
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) chocolate (milk, dark, or white)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons gelatin powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup water (divided)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar or cocoa powder for dusting
- Optional: Sea salt flakes, fruit purée, or edible decorations
Instructions
- Bloom the gelatin by sprinkling it over 1/2 cup of cold water and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- In a saucepan, mix sugar, corn syrup, and 1/4 cup of water. Bring to a boil and cook until the syrup reaches 240°F (soft-ball stage).
- Pour the syrup into the bloomed gelatin while mixing on low speed. Increase to high and whip for 8–10 minutes until fluffy. Add vanilla extract.
- Melt and temper 2/3 of the chopped chocolate using a double boiler or microwave in 15-second bursts, stirring often. Add the remaining chocolate and stir until smooth.
- Coat the inside of heart-shaped silicone molds with a thin layer of melted chocolate. Chill for 5 minutes.
- Pipe marshmallow filling into each cavity, leaving space at the top.
- Seal with more melted chocolate, smooth the surface, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Unmold gently and decorate with drizzled chocolate, sea salt, or sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate with at least 30% cocoa butter for best texture.
- Do not refrigerate; moisture can dull the chocolate surface.
- Store candies in an airtight container for up to 10 days at room temperature.
- For vegan hearts, replace gelatin with agar-agar and use dairy-free chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heart (approx. 25g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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