The #DIY Valentine's Day Box of #Chocolates

For ages we’ve heard the best way to a man’s heart is through his stomach so, we’ve made this easy, DIY chocolate box—filled with all his favorite sweet treats! Simply make our favorite truffle recipe (included below) and add in his favorite dipped chocolate goodies and treats. Place inside of a parchment-lined Reynolds Kitchens  bakeware dish (so nothing sticks to the bottom) lock on the top, seal with a bow and top with a cute love note!

Chocolate Truffle Recipe

Prep Time: 30 Minutes    Chill Time: 1 hour               

Makes: 30, truffles

Ingredients

1 pound dark chocolate, chopped

1 cup heavy cream 

1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

1. PLACE the dark chocolate in a large bowl.
2. HEAT the cream in a saucepan until it just about reaches a simmer.
3. POUR the cream over the melted chocolate. Add the vanilla extract and let set for 1 minute. 
4. STIR the cream and chocolate tougher until fully incorporated and smooth. 
5. TRANSFER to refrigerator until firm enough to roll into balls, about 1 hour. Stir the mixture occasionally while cooling.  
6. LINE a baking sheet with Reynolds® Parchment Paper.
7. ROLL chocolate into 1-inch truffles. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheet. Toss in one of the toppings below.

Reynolds Kitchen Tip: Chocolate truffles should be rolled into topping mixture while still slightly wet on the outside. If truffles have hardened, reroll using your hands just before tossing into the topping mixture.

Strawberry Truffles

Ingredients

1 package (1.2 oz) freeze-dried strawberries (about 2 cups)

Instructions

1. PLACE freeze-dried strawberries in a blender. Pulse until powdered. Transfer to a medium-sized bowl.
2. ROLL prepared truffles into strawberry powder.
3. TRANSFER to parchment lined baking sheet and refrigerate until 1-hour before serving.

Coconut Match Truffles

Ingredients

2/3 cup sweetened coconut, finely chopped

1 tablespoon matcha (green tea powder)

Instructions

1. PLACE all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Toss and stir to incorporate.
2. ROLL prepared truffles into mixture. 
3. TRANSFER to parchment lined baking sheet and refrigerate until 1-hour before serving.

Hazelnut Truffles with Turmeric and Ginger

Ingredients

1/2 cup hazelnuts, finely chopped

1/4 cup Sugar

1 teaspoon Cinnamon

1/2 teaspoons turmeric

1/2 teaspoon ginger

Pinch of black pepper

Instructions

1. PLACE all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Toss and stir to incorporate.
2. ROLL prepared truffles into mixture. 
3. TRANSFER to parchment lined baking sheet and refrigerate until 1-hour before serving.