Chocolate Strawberry Cream Hearts | Artistic Vegan Show 23

Within 2 - 2 1/2 hours you can be enjoying your very own homemade Chocolate Strawberry Cream Hearts! 

Make your own chocolate, add a generous amount of strawberry cream and more chocolate. With only 5-6 ingredients it is wonderful how simple yet beautiful this recipe is. You can't help but have more than one as they are so tasty and not feel too bad as they are healthier than many of the alternative candy options. Naturally made with wholesome ingredients and your health in mind to be gluten-free, vegan and raw. Use any of your favorite fruit to make it your own and enjoy all year round. With love and light, Christa 

Chocolate

• 2 1/2 Tbsp Coconut Oil (melted)
• 2 1/2 Tbsp Maple Syrup (or favorite)
• 2 1/2 Tbsp Raw Cacao Powder

Strawberry Cream

• 1/4 Cup Thick White Coconut Cream (refrigerated from can)
• 1/3 Cup Strawberries (or fav)
• 1 Tbsp Coconut Sugar (or favorite sweetener)

Peaceful Preparation:

1. Mix the chocolate ingredients together until silky smooth and liquid.
2. Pour just enough to cover the base of your mold. I used a small heart mold that makes 14. Shuffle it back and forth to ensure it covers the base completely. Freeze for 10 minutes or until solid.
3. While the chocolate is in the freezer, prepare the strawberry cream. Place all of the ingredients together in a small dish, with a fork, mash the berries so the juice comes out and provides a soft pink color, leaving little chunks of berries inside.
4. Pour the strawberry cream generously over the chocolate until nearly full. Pour the balance of the chocolate on top. For extra clean lines you can freeze first, then pour the chocolate. I poured it directly on top as it is the base. Place in the freezer for 2 hours or until firm. 
5. Remove from the mold, serve on a plate, individually wrap, or leave in the molds and pop out for a treat whenever you want something small and sweet. Store in the freezer. 

By the time you get this it will be Valentine's Day! I know, I am not the "most fun" blogger who gets all up in arms about each holiday or event....nothing on the Superbowl, no week long event of Valentine's treats or 30 different treats to make. The thing is, I'm married to a man who studies ancient history and as a result we often look into the origins of holidays. The majority derive from the Roman Catholic Church including this very one. When you look into the history it can often put a damper on the day you recall, never knowing a thing of its past, only doily's, valentine's, chocolates and flowers. My husband and I don't really go the route of "Will you be my Valentine" simply knowing Valentine was actually a Pope...it doesn't vibe well with our love. ​HOWEVER I was still born and raised in America so of course of I have memories and that slight yearn. With that, what are your favorite or worst memories from this day? Did you know I was once dumped on Valentine's Day? Ego buster right there!! It was in the 8th grade, I recovered. Haha! I've had many glorious Valentines Days too - limo, flowers - the works! As you are married and the years pass - sometimes it is as simple as an "I love you" and a sweet treat like this heart which is more than enough. At any rate, whether you are married, divorced, single, hoping - wishing - waiting...may you love yourself so much you glow! I wish you all love, peace, happiness, joy and not just today but each day. 

With love,
​Christa