Valentine’s Day is coming up and Temper Chocolates, located inside Denver Central Market has you covered when it come to all things chocolate.
If you are not one to create your own candy cups at home, Temper is a one-stop-shop to get your sweetheart.
Chocolate Candy Cups
Recipe by Head Chocolatier Anna Martinez Ingredients:
White, Milk, or Dark Chocolate
Choice of fillings and toppings:
Pistachios Peanuts Toffee Freeze Dried fruit (ex: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, cherries, bananas etc.) Sprinkles
Other Items:
Piping bag Paper candy cups
Directions:
Step 1: Melt chocolate. Microwave slowly in stages of 10 seconds, or use double boiler Step 2: Fill piping bag with chocolate. Pipe first layer using chocolate Step 3: Add fillings on top of first layer of chocolate. (nuts or freeze dried fruit etc.) Step 4: Pipe rest of chocolate to fill candy cup Step 5: Decorate top with desired toppings Step 6: Place chocolate candy cups in refrigerator for 1 hour. Step 7: Remove chocolate candy cups from fridge up to 30 minute before freezing
Fun tip: Use gel food coloring or fat soluble color powder to dye white chocolate for fun colors!