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Learning how to make white chocolate hearts is easier than you think. With just a few simple ingredients and a heart-shaped silicone mold, you can create beautiful, personalized treats in no time. The process involves melting white and pink chocolate wafers, layering them with heart-shaped candy and sprinkles, then letting them set in the fridge. Whether you make them for Valentine’s Day or just because, these whimsical, creamy chocolate hearts are sure to bring a smile to everyone.
Learn how to make white chocolate hearts using pink and white chocolate wafers, topped with candy and sprinkles for a fun, festive treat that’s easy to make.
Also try mini cone cupcakes, peanut butter chocolate cupcakes, Canadian date bars or an oatmeal breakfast bowl. And heart shaped crayons are cute.
Why You’ll Love It
Fun to make: This recipe is simple and fun to do with kids or as a solo project.
Customizable: Add any candy or sprinkles to suit your taste or theme.
Perfect for gifting: These heart-shaped chocolates make great homemade gifts for Valentine’s or any special occasion.
No baking required: Just melt, pour, and chill for a quick, easy treat.
Homemade Chocolate Candy Ingredients
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
White chocolate chips or wafers: The base of these hearts, providing creamy sweetness.
Melting wafers: Adds pink color and a fun twist to the white chocolate base.
Heart-shaped sprinkles: Adds festive flair to the candies.
M&Ms: Sweet, colorful additions that fit perfectly in the hearts.
Jelly beans (optional): Adds a chewy candy element for extra texture and fun.
Cinnamon hearts: Provides a spicy-sweet element that pairs well with the chocolate.
How to Make Heart Shaped Chocolate Treats
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Prepare molds: Place candy and sprinkles at the bottom of a heart-shaped mold.
Melt chocolate: Gently melt the white and pink chocolate wafers.
Fill molds: Pour melted chocolate over the candy and sprinkles.
Chill: Refrigerate until the chocolate is set, then remove from molds.
Substitutions and Variations
Dairy-free option: Use dairy-free chocolate chips and candy to make this recipe suitable for dairy-free diets.
Other toppings: Add crushed cookies, colored sugar or your favorite chocolates for extra texture.
Gluten-free option: Check that the candies and chocolate used are gluten-free for this to be a gluten-free treat.
Change the shape: Use different molds, like flower or star shapes, for a unique twist.
Serving Suggestions
With a Valentine’s Day drink: Enjoy a strawberry sour candy cocktail or a Hawaiian lava flow cocktail with your cookies. Mulled wine jello shots are fun too!
With something sweet: Try strawberry lemon cake mix cookies, heart-shaped donut holes or strawberry kiss cookies.
How to Store White Chocolate Hearts
Store: You can store the chocolate candy hearts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about a week. Place a piece of parchment paper or wax paper between layers of candies. Before serving the hearts, leave them out at room temperature so they soften to eat.
Freeze: Freeze for up to 2 months, stored in an airtight container.
Thaw: Let them thaw at room temperature before serving.
Top Tips
Be patient with melting: Heat your chocolate slowly to avoid burning.
Chill thoroughly: Make sure the chocolate is fully set before removing from the molds.
Use high-quality chocolate: Better chocolate gives these treats a smooth, creamy texture.
Customize your toppings: Choose candies that match the occasion or your personal preference.
Chocolate Valentine Candy FAQs
When you are finished assembling the candy, put the heart molds into the refrigerator for about an hour to allow the hearts to set. You can speed this process up by placing the candy hearts into the freezer.
Chill for at least 30 minutes or until the chocolate is fully set.
It depends on the size of your mold.
White Chocolate Hearts Recipe
How to Make White Chocolate Hearts
Equipment
- Heart Shaped Silicon Mold
Ingredients
- 3 Cups white chocolate chips, chunks or wafers
- 3 Cups melting wafers, pink
- ¼ Cup sprinkles, heart shaped
- ½ Cup M&M's
- ½ Cup jelly beans, heart shaped or other candy, optional
- ¼ Cup cinnamon candy hearts
Instructions
- Put your candy and sprinkles in the bottom of a heart shaped silicone heart mold.
- Melt chocolate and/or wafers carefully in the microwave or a double boiler.
- Slowly pour the white chocolate into the molds over the toppings.
- Repeat with the pink wafers.
- Refrigerate and when set, remove from molds.
Notes
Chill thoroughly: Make sure the chocolate is fully set before removing from the molds.
Use high-quality chocolate: Better chocolate gives these treats a smooth, creamy texture.
Customize your toppings: Choose candies that match the occasion or your personal preference.
Nutrition
Learning how to make white chocolate hearts is a fun and simple way to create sweet treats for any occasion. With a few ingredients and a little time in the fridge, you can make beautiful, personalized homemade Valentine’s candy that’s perfect for gifting or treating yourself. The pink and white chocolate, topped with heart-shaped sprinkles and candy, makes them the perfect Valentine’s treat for anyone special in your life.
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Bella Bucchiotti
Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.
Super easy and sooo delicious. Will definitely make them again next year, or maybe sooner!