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Haven't got a gift for your loved one yet? Running out of time and ideas for this year's Valentine's Day? Look no further! This is the best combination of DIY and customization, takes little more than 10 minutes to prepare, and it's edible!
After a bit of internet-surfing, I discovered the newest thing in chocolates is the customizable chocolate bar,offered through several websites and catering to all tastes. The idea is simple - pick your favorite chocolatey base, cover it with your choice of toppings, and wrap it up pretty. Here's the DIY part: the idea of a customizable chocolate bar is VERY easy to replicate at home, and for a fraction of the cost. Imagine the look on your valentine's face when you present them with a treat that is custom-made for them, by you. You can top it with any combination of dried fruits, toasted nuts or seeds, candy bar pieces, sweets or cookie bits. Is your valentine more adventurous? Try wasabi peas, cayenne pepper or even crumbled bacon as a topping! The possibilities are endless.
Also remember that this can be done super easy and on the cheap, too. Check your pantry for ingredients. A bag of chocolate chips and some leftover cookies does the trick, as does some trail mix or cake decorations. Don't overdo it if you don't have to, it's fun!
After a bit of internet-surfing, I discovered the newest thing in chocolates is the customizable chocolate bar,offered through several websites and catering to all tastes. The idea is simple - pick your favorite chocolatey base, cover it with your choice of toppings, and wrap it up pretty. Here's the DIY part: the idea of a customizable chocolate bar is VERY easy to replicate at home, and for a fraction of the cost. Imagine the look on your valentine's face when you present them with a treat that is custom-made for them, by you. You can top it with any combination of dried fruits, toasted nuts or seeds, candy bar pieces, sweets or cookie bits. Is your valentine more adventurous? Try wasabi peas, cayenne pepper or even crumbled bacon as a topping! The possibilities are endless.
Also remember that this can be done super easy and on the cheap, too. Check your pantry for ingredients. A bag of chocolate chips and some leftover cookies does the trick, as does some trail mix or cake decorations. Don't overdo it if you don't have to, it's fun!
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For the base:
A Mold. There are 2 types that work well for this project.
1 - Cookie cutters in a heart shape make a really pretty presentation and are easy to unmold, but require a wax paper-lined baking sheet underneath them, as they have no base.
2 - Cake pans also work well and come in a variety of shapes, but will need a spritz of oil to unmold properly. I had success with both types.
Chocolate. You'll need enough to fill the mold you've chosen. You can use anything from chocolate chips to the very best baking chocolate pieces money can buy. I used a bag of semisweet chocolate chips that I had on hand. Try making different bars using white, milk and dark chocolates, or you could even try swirling 2 types together.
For the topping:
You'll need about a tablespoonful of each topping you plan on using. Herbs and spices are used in much smaller quantities.(Imagine a tablespoon of cayenne pepper on a chocolate bar! Yikes!) Here are some ideas, but the options are in no way limited to this list.
Dried Fruits - apricots, apples, strawberries, melon, dates, blueberries, cranberries, papaya, mango, orange peel, banana chips, pineapple, raisins
Spices - basil, mint, lavender, cayenne, black pepper, chili flakes, parsley, cinnamon, cardamom, curry, ginger, oregano, camomile
Nuts - almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds, coconut flakes, hazelnuts, flax seed, macadamia, peanuts, pine nuts, pistachios, sesame seeds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, wasabi peas, poppy seeds
Candy - gummy bears, nougat, chocolate chips, sprinkles, smarties, toffee bits, caramel, marshmallows, jelly beans, peppermint candy
Cereals - rice crispies, corn flakes, granola
Cookies - oreo cookie pieces,cookie dough,graham crackers
Other - cocoa nibs, dried flowers, ground coffee, coffee beans, pretzels, beef jerky, bacon, potato chips, cane sugar, fleur de sel
A Mold. There are 2 types that work well for this project.
1 - Cookie cutters in a heart shape make a really pretty presentation and are easy to unmold, but require a wax paper-lined baking sheet underneath them, as they have no base.
2 - Cake pans also work well and come in a variety of shapes, but will need a spritz of oil to unmold properly. I had success with both types.
Chocolate. You'll need enough to fill the mold you've chosen. You can use anything from chocolate chips to the very best baking chocolate pieces money can buy. I used a bag of semisweet chocolate chips that I had on hand. Try making different bars using white, milk and dark chocolates, or you could even try swirling 2 types together.
For the topping:
You'll need about a tablespoonful of each topping you plan on using. Herbs and spices are used in much smaller quantities.(Imagine a tablespoon of cayenne pepper on a chocolate bar! Yikes!) Here are some ideas, but the options are in no way limited to this list.
Dried Fruits - apricots, apples, strawberries, melon, dates, blueberries, cranberries, papaya, mango, orange peel, banana chips, pineapple, raisins
Spices - basil, mint, lavender, cayenne, black pepper, chili flakes, parsley, cinnamon, cardamom, curry, ginger, oregano, camomile
Nuts - almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds, coconut flakes, hazelnuts, flax seed, macadamia, peanuts, pine nuts, pistachios, sesame seeds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, wasabi peas, poppy seeds
Candy - gummy bears, nougat, chocolate chips, sprinkles, smarties, toffee bits, caramel, marshmallows, jelly beans, peppermint candy
Cereals - rice crispies, corn flakes, granola
Cookies - oreo cookie pieces,cookie dough,graham crackers
Other - cocoa nibs, dried flowers, ground coffee, coffee beans, pretzels, beef jerky, bacon, potato chips, cane sugar, fleur de sel
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