Homemade Filled Chocolates | Fruit and Nut Chocolate Recipe - Cook with Kushi (2024)

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Homemade-filled chocolates are a quick and easy-to-make treat with only 4 ingredients in less than 30 minutes. The outer shell is made of chocolate and has a crunchy and flavorful filling. These fruit and nut chocolates are a delightful and fun treat to make with your loved ones for Valentine's Day, Easter, Christmas holidays, etc.

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Homemade Filled Chocolates | Fruit and Nut Chocolate Recipe

Kushi

Homemade-filled chocolates are a quick and easy-to-make treat with only 4 ingredients in less than 30 minutes. The outer shell is made of chocolate and has a crunchy and flavorful filling. These fruit and nut chocolates are a delightful and fun treat to make with your loved ones for Valentine's Day, Easter, Christmas holidays, etc.

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Course Dessert, sweets

Cuisine American

Servings 30 chocolates

Calories 59 kcal

Equipment

  • Chocolate silicone molds

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Chocolate chips semi-sweet, dark or bittersweet
  • ¼ cup Chopped nuts I have used cashews and almonds
  • 2 tablespoon raisins
  • 2 tablespoon Honey

Instructions

Melt the chocolate

Roast the nuts

  • Add chopped nuts like cashews and almonds in a non-stick pan and dry roast on medium-low flame until you get a nice aroma. (Toasted nuts enhance the flavor).

  • Add these toasted nuts to a bowl along with raisins and honey, and mix well.

Fill the chocolate molds

  • After 5 minutes, remove the chocolate mold from the freezer and fill each cavity with some fruit and nut mixture.

  • Fill the rest of the mold with the remaining melted chocolate and tap it so that it evenly spreads.

  • Keep this in the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes.

  • Remove the chocolates from the mold and store them in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Instead of cashews and almonds, you can use salted peanuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, pistachios, etc.
  • Raisins can be substituted with dried cranberries.
  • I have used Ghirardelli chocolate chips. Feel free to use any other similar good quality chocolate chips or compound for best results.
  • You can store the chocolate in an airtight container and keep it in a cool place or refrigerate it.
  • If you do not have a chocolate silicone mold, you can even use an ice cube tray to try this recipe.
  • The number of chocolates will vary based on the size of the molds.

Nutrition

Calories: 59kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 0.5mgSodium: 1mgPotassium: 57mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg

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Homemade chocolates with fruit and nuts

  • If you have leftover chocolate chips, morsels, or compounds in your pantry, then try this simple recipe.
  • Fruit and nut chocolate is one of the best combos, where the sweetness of the chocolate is combined with the crunchiness of the nuts and chewiness of the dried fruits.
  • These no-bake bite-sized treats are perfect for kids during easter as gift boxes for Valentine's Day and Christmas.

Ingredients

Chocolate chips: I have used Ghirardelli bittersweet chocolate chips. Use any semi-sweet, dark, or white chocolate.

Dried fruits: You can use raisins, prunes, cranberries, etc.

Nuts: Add cashews, almonds, pistachios, walnuts, pecans, macadamia nuts, hazelnuts, peanuts, any combination of your choice, or only one nut.

Honey: sweeten and flavor chocolates naturally.

Check the recipe card for all ingredient measurements.

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Step-by-step instructions

Melt the chocolate

  • You can melt the chocolate in a double boiler or the microwave.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, add chocolate chips and stir every 20 seconds until the chocolate is melted completely.
  • To each cavity of silicone chocolate mold, based on size, add a teaspoon of melted chocolate and tap so that it spreads evenly.
  • Keep this mold in the freezer for 5 minutes.

Roast the nuts

  • Add chopped nuts like cashews and almonds in a non-stick pan and dry roast on medium-low flame until you get a nice aroma. (Toasted nuts enhance the flavor).
  • Add these toasted nuts to a bowl along with raisins and honey, and mix well.

Fill the chocolate molds

  • After 5 minutes, remove the chocolate mold from the freezer and fill each cavity with some fruit and nut mixture.
  • Fill the rest of the mold with the remaining melted chocolate and tap it so that it evenly spreads.
  • Keep this in the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove the chocolates from the mold and store them in an airtight container.
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Tips

  • Instead of cashews and almonds, you can use salted peanuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, pistachios, etc.
  • Raisins can be substituted with dried cranberries.
  • I have used Ghirardelli chocolate chips. Feel free to use any other similar good quality chocolate chips or compound for best results.
  • You can store the chocolate in an airtight container and keep it in a cool place or refrigerate it.
  • If you do not have a chocolate silicone mold, you can even use an ice cube tray to try this recipe.
  • The number of chocolates will vary based on the size of the molds.

Variations

  • My family loves these chocolates packed with roasted dried fruits and nuts. You can try different fillings from the list below.
  • Truffles or caramel-filled chocolate:You can fill the chocolates with soft caramel. It was a total hit during the Christmas holidays.
  • Instead of dried fruits, you can even add fruit preserves or jam.
  • You can even make chocolates filled with liquors for Valentine's Day or date night.
  • A simple chocolate ganache infused with orange and coffee can be used as a filling.
  • Add orange peel or candied fruits or citrusy sweetness.

More chocolate recipes to try

  • Salted Caramel Truffles | Easy Chocolate Truffles Recipe
  • Best Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge (No Bake, 3 Ingredients)
  • Best Chocolate Zucchini Bread
  • Mini Chocolate Cakes with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

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Note: We originally posted this fruit and nut chocolate recipe in Jan 2016. It has now been modified in Jan 2024 with Expert Chef Tips, FAQs, Storage Instructions, etc.

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  1. Soma Saharay

    Homemade Filled Chocolates | Fruit and Nut Chocolate Recipe - Cook with Kushi (13)
    Such a good idea n they look so perfect n yum

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    • Kushi

      Thank you Soma 🙂

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Homemade Filled Chocolates | Fruit and Nut Chocolate Recipe - Cook with Kushi (2024)

FAQs

How long do homemade chocolates last? ›

Handmade, premium gourmet (and typically ultra-expensive) chocolates and chocolate truffles purchased from specialty stores don't last as long as regular boxed chocolates. They will usually remain at peak quality for 2 to 3 weeks at room temperature .

How to make nut chocolate? ›

Instructions
  1. ▢ ...
  2. Melt the chocolate either in double boiler method or in a microwave. ...
  3. Chop up all your nuts and dried fruits. ...
  4. Take a spoonful of this and fill your prepared mould and put it in the deep freeze for 1 hour.
  5. Un mould it and keep it in the fridge until serving.
  6. Enjoy as it is or pack it and give as gifts.
Feb 10, 2022

What are the ingredients in fruit and nut chocolate? ›

MILK**, sugar, dried grapes, cocoa butter, ALMONDS, cocoa mass, vegetable fats (palm, shea), emulsifiers (E442, E476), flavourings.

How do you increase the shelf life of homemade chocolate? ›

Know What Type of Chocolate You're Storing

If you have homemade or gourmet chocolate, you should store it in an airtight container to protect it from moisture and unwanted odors. For frozen chocolate, it is best to use a freezer bag or tightly seal the container before placing it in the freezer.

Should homemade chocolates be refrigerated? ›

Do not refrigerate chocolate. Whether you only eat gourmet truffles or consume any chocolate put in front of you, please don't store chocolate in the fridge. This is because chocolate easily absorbs the odors of whatever items it is placed near to in a fridge, which can have a detrimental effect on its flavor.

What are filled chocolates called? ›

The term bonbon refers to a delicious confection of tempered chocolate and flavored filling.

Can I just melt chocolate and put it in a mold? ›

So it is important to choose the right chocolate. The best melting chocolate for molding is one that has a high percentage of cocoa butter. This chocolate will be easier to work with and is formulated so that it melts and sets nicely, providing a smooth finish.

Do chocolate molds need to be greased? ›

Make sure molds are clean, 100% dry, and are not dusty or scratched. Make sure the molds are at room temperature. We suggest wearing white cotton candy makers gloves when handling the molded chocolate so that you don't get fingerprints on the chocolate. Do not spray or grease the molds.

What are two ingredients in chocolate that are not good for your health? ›

Research has found that some dark chocolate bars contain cadmium and lead—two heavy metals linked to a host of health problems in children and adults.

What are the most common nuts in chocolate? ›

Peanuts are arguably the most popular nut in chocolate candy. Peanut butter and whole or chopped peanuts can improve any confection, elevating its flavors and combining complementary aspects of sweet and salty.

What nut is in whole nut chocolate? ›

Deliciously crunchy whole hazelnuts, scattered through the classic, creamy taste of Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate. It's a much-loved Cadbury favourite for a reason.

What is the life of homemade chocolate? ›

Stored this way, chocolate will last a while: Solid milk chocolate keeps for over a year; solid dark chocolate keeps for nearly two years; and white for four months. Filled chocolates, such as truffles, keep for about three to four months (unless they're full of preservatives).

What is the shelf life of fresh chocolate? ›

If unopened and stored properly, dark chocolate lasts 2 years (from the day it was made). If opened, but still stored properly, the rule of thumb is one year. As for milk and white chocolate bars, the time available is cut in half. One year if unopened and stored properly, and 6-8 months if opened and stored properly.

How long is raw chocolate shelf life? ›

Generally, dark chocolate tends to last longer than milk or white chocolate due to its lower moisture content and higher cocoa content. Dark chocolate usually will retain its full flavor for about 1.5 to two years at room temperature, and milk chocolate and white chocolate for about one year.

How can you tell if chocolate has gone bad? ›

Texture: Bad chocolate might feel dry or crumbly, and its smoothness may be compromised. Odour: If the chocolate smells off, rancid, or musty, it could indicate spoilage. Taste: If the chocolate tastes stale, sour, or simply not as flavorful as it should, it may have gone bad.

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