Chocolate Marshmallow Hearts

Here's an easy, no-bake sweet treat that will surely render hugs and kisses from your loved one.

Makes 18  Prep Time 15 minutes, with 2 hours chilling time

500 grams dark chocolate, broken into small pieces
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups cereal (we used The Muesli-Granola Kitchen and Bakeshops No Nut-Sense Muesli)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
sprinkles for decorating (optional)

1  Place chocolate pieces in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave for 1 minute or until melted, making sure to stir at 20-second intervals. Reserve some for drizzling.

2  Stir in peanut butter and mix until well blended. Add the cereal, walnuts, and marshmallows. Line a 9" x 13" pan with foil, allowing the excess to hang over the edges. Lightly grease the foil, then press the mixture into the pan.

3  Drizzle melted chocolate over the top and smoothen using a spatula. Add the sprinkles over the chocolate.

4  Chill for 2 hours or until firm.

5  Once set, use the foil overhang to lift the chocolate batter out of the pan and onto a flat surface. With a 3-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out hearts. Store in an airtight container with wax paper between layers.

Photography by David Hanson │ Recipe, Preparation and Styling by Liz Yap