Kimi ni Todoke – Valentine’s chocolate – Recipe

In this article, we will learn step by step how to make the sweet that Kurumi took so long to deliver to Kazehaya. On Valentine’s Day, Kurumi makes chocolates both for her beloved and for her dear friends in the series. This chocolate is given to people who are valued. It is something to gift and show affection and consideration on Valentine’s chocolate.

Chocolate Ingredients

• 30 grams of almonds with skin;
• 90 grams of cream or heavy cream or soy milk;
• 300 grams of semi-sweet chocolate (you can use, if you want, 150 grams of milk chocolate and 150 grams of semi-sweet chocolate);
• 1 tablespoon of essence of your choice (suggestions: almond, hazelnut, vanilla, or if the recipient is an adult, you can add liqueur or rum);

You will also need:

• Metallic candy molds size 3;
• 1 piping bag;
• Colored sprinkles (optional);
• Pie molds (optional);

Note: Brazilian metallic molds are sturdier and are the ones that most resemble chocolate molds from Japan.

How to Make

First, you should flavor the almonds, making them crunchy and easy to eat.

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C for 10 minutes;
2. Place the almonds on a small baking tray and bake for 15 minutes;
3. Remove from the tray and let cool before using;

Now, make the chocolate

1. Chop the chocolate finely, or if you prefer, grate the chocolate. This step is important so that the chocolate is of equal size, facilitating melting. Set aside;
2. Place the cream (or the chosen liquid from the listed ingredients) in a saucepan and heat over medium heat until it starts to boil (bubbles start to appear at the edge of the pan. Do not leave it on the heat longer, as it may burn the chocolate). Turn off the heat;
3. Add the chocolate to the saucepan with the hot liquid. Do not stir the chocolate yet. Cover the saucepan and wait between 1 to 2 minutes;
4. Stir the chocolate until smooth;
5. Use it as soon as you finish making it;

Finally, the assembly of the chocolates

1. Place the chocolate in a piping bag;
2. Carefully add the chocolate to the molds. This is when you can use pie molds to make it easier to pick up the mold;
3. Let it rest for 10 minutes at room temperature;
4. Place the cooled almonds and the sprinkles;
5. Refrigerate for 20 minutes, or until set;

Done!

You can also use your imagination and decorate as you wish. Use colored bags and satin ribbons to wrap your gift. Did you like this recipe? What anime recipes would you like to see here on the site? If you reproduce this recipe, let us know how it went!

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