Cupid's Arrow Jalapeño Bites

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nowayjosecuisine588.704 months ago2 min read

Surprise your Valentine with a playful twist on classic chocolate-covered treats. This quirky, spicy-sweet recipe combines the heat of jalapeños with the sweetness of strawberries and cream cheese frosting, all enveloped in a rich chocolate coating. Perfect as a unique gift or a delightful dessert!

Ingredients

🌶️ 4 jalapeños
🍓 1 cup strawberries, chopped
🧀 1 cup cream cheese frosting
🍫 1 cup melted dark chocolate
🍫 1 cup melted white chocolate (optional)
🍬 Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

1- Prepare the Jalapeños:

Wash the jalapeños and pat them dry with a paper towel.
Make a cut lengthwise on each jalapeño, being careful not to cut all the way through.
Using a small spoon or butter knife, remove the seeds and veins to reduce the heat, if desired.

2- Make the Filling:

In a bowl, mix the chopped strawberries with the cream cheese frosting until well combined.
Transfer the mixture into a pastry or resealable plastic bag, cutting a small corner to squeeze the filling from.

3- Stuff the Jalapeños:

Fill each prepared jalapeño with the strawberry and cream cheese mixture.
Gently press the cut sides together to close, wiping any excess with a paper towel.

4- Coat with Chocolate:

Dip each filled jalapeño into the melted dark chocolate, ensuring they are fully covered.
Place them on parchment paper to dry.

5- Decorate:

Optionally, drizzle melted white chocolate over the jalapeños for an added decorative touch.
Sprinkle with your choice of colorful sprinkles.

6- Present:

For added effect, dip strawberries in chocolate, placing two together to resemble Cupid’s arrow.
Use cupcake liners to present each jalapeño as an individual serving.
Store them in a decorative bag or box to gift them to your loved one.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment: Knife, spoon, mixing bowl, pastry or resealable bag, parchment paper

Cooking Tips:

Adjust the quantity of cream cheese frosting for a firmer or softer filling.
Jalapeños can be tailored in spice level by how thoroughly seeds and veins are removed.
Allow chocolate coating to fully harden before packaging to avoid mess.

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