Charm your Valentine with homemade heart-shaped lollipops: Follow this simple guide

Valentine's Day, symbolizing the celebration of love is when we spend time with our beloved, and often, a candlelit dinner is on the cards.

And what's a meal without a tempting dessert? After a satisfying main course, a sweet finale is only fitting. I have the perfect recipe to complement your Valentine's Day menu. Homemade lollipops in a heart shape, not only look charmingly captivating but also taste heavenly. Once you try them, you're bound to fall in love with this incredible flavor!

Ingredients:

For the dough:

• 3.5 oz (approx. 1/2 cup) of wheat flour,
• 1/2 teaspoon of cocoa,
• 2.8 oz (approx. 1/3 cup) of sugar,
• 1 egg,
• 1.35 fl oz (approx. 2.5 tablespoons) of water,
• 1.35 fl oz (approx. 2.5 tablespoons) of vegetable oil,
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder,
• red food coloring.

For the heart filling:

• 5.3 oz (approx. 2/3 cup) of mascarpone cheese,
• 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar,
• 2 tablespoons of melted butter.

For the glaze:

• 7 oz (approx. 1 cup) of melted white chocolate,
• pink food coloring.

Procedure:

Step 1. Begin by preparing the dough. Combine the flour, egg, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, oil, and water. Add food coloring to give the dough a vibrant, red color.

Step 2. Mix the ingredients thoroughly using a kitchen whisk. Pour the mixture into a baking dish and microwave for 4 minutes.

Step 3. After baking, crumble the dough into smaller pieces using a tablespoon. Add mascarpone, powdered sugar, and melted butter.

Step 4. Divide the mixture into smaller portions. Mold each of these pieces into the shape of a heart.

Step 5. Next, thrust a wooden stick into the ready-made hearts and dip them in the glaze. I've put together two options for the glaze—plain white chocolate and pink-colored white chocolate.

Step 6. Refrigerate the desserts for 3 hours. After that, all that's left to do is to enjoy them. Bon appétit!