How to Make a Breakable Chocolate Valentine’s Day Heart (Perfect for Kids!)

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A few years ago, a friend and I started a sweet little tradition of making breakable chocolate Valentine’s Day hearts for our kids. The first year was such a hit that it quickly became something we had to do again—and now it’s a tradition my kids genuinely look forward to every Valentine’s Day. After making these year after year, I’ve definitely learned a few tricks and simplified the process a lot. I still laugh thinking about that very first time in my friend’s kitchen when we stayed up until 2 a.m. trying to figure it all out. But now? I can make one of these (well, technically two at a time…three if you have enough molds) in under an hour! I’m so excited to share this fun and memorable tradition with you. And don’t worry—you still have plenty of time to grab your supplies and make these for Valentine’s Day this year!

What You’ll Need

• Heart-shaped chocolate mold (silicone works best) I got mine from Hobby Lobby. Tip: If you are making more than one, grab another mold...it'll save so much time!
• Candy Melts or Wafers (red, white, pink) I got mine from Hobby Lobby but I have similar linked
• Sprinkles
• Microwave-safe bowl
• Spoon or silicone spatula
• Offset spatula or butter knife (optional)
• Small mallet or wooden spoon (for hitting..the fun part!)
• Fun stuff for the inside of the heart!

Step 1:

Lightly spray your heart mold with nonstick spray, then gently wipe it out with a paper towel.

You don’t want oil pooling anywhere—just a very thin coating. This helps the chocolate release easily later and gives you that pretty, shiny finish on the outside of the heart.

Step 2:

Melt your candy melts according to the directions on the package (usually in 30-second microwave intervals, stirring between each).

Once smooth, begin adding candy melts into the mold one spoonful at a time.

As you add the melts, tilt and rotate the mold with your hands so the chocolate swirls and coats the sides evenly. You can gently tap or turn the mold to help it flow into curves and edges. If needed, use the back of your spoon to guide chocolate into spots it doesn’t naturally reach.

You don’t want the layer super thick—but you do want full coverage. Too thin = cracks later.

Step 3: 

Place the mold in the refrigerator and allow the chocolate to harden completely.

This usually takes about 10–15 minutes depending on thickness.

Step 4:

Repeat Steps 2 and 3 three to four times. Yes, really.

Layering is what makes the heart strong enough to not break when removing from the mold. Focus especially on the edges, corners and crevices. These spots need a little extra thickness so the heart holds its shape.

Step 5:

Once your chocolate shell is thick and fully hardened, use a knife to gently trim and clean up the top edges. This helps get the mold off more easily...and makes it look prettier :)

Step 6:

Now for the slightly nerve-wracking part—don’t rush this step.

Turn the mold over and gently begin peeling the mold away from the chocolate, starting at the top of the heart and slowly working downward. Let the mold pull away little by little as the chocolate releases.

The inside may look a little rough—and that’s totally normal. The outside should be smooth, shiny, and beautiful.

Step 7:

Melt a second color of candy melt/chocolate and drizzle it over the heart.

While the drizzle is still soft, add sprinkles if you’d like. This is where you can really customize—pink, red, white, gold, hearts, names…all the fun Valentine things.

Let set for a few minutes until firm.

Step 8: 

Place your chocolate heart into a gift box lined with confetti, shred, or tissue paper.

Be sure to add candies or treats underneath so when it breaks open, there’s a fun surprise inside. This is the magic moment kids love most!

Here they are ready for Valentine's Day! I added a ribbon and hair bow to finish it off.

Don't forget to pack the mallet so your kids can break them open. It's super fun to watch, and my kids look forward to it every year!

Let me know if you end up trying this and how it turned out! Happy Valentine's Day!

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