Description
This Easy Valentine’s Popcorn recipe features fluffy air-popped popcorn coated in smooth melted white chocolate, sprinkled with colorful conversation hearts and festive Valentine sprinkles. It’s a quick and delightful sweet and salty treat perfect for celebrating Valentine’s Day or any love-filled occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Popcorn
- 10 cups popcorn (about 1/3 cup popcorn kernels)
White Chocolate Coating
- 2 cups (11 oz) white chocolate chips
Toppings
- 1/2 cup (3 oz) conversation hearts
- Valentine sprinkles, as desired
- Dash flaked sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil and set it aside for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Pop the Popcorn: Use an air popper or microwave popcorn bags to pop the kernels until you have approximately 10 cups of popcorn. Transfer the popcorn into a large mixing bowl, discarding any un-popped kernels.
- Melt the White Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the white chocolate chips in the microwave for 1 1/2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds to ensure smooth melting. Be careful not to overcook or burn the chocolate, as this will ruin the coating.
- Coat the Popcorn: Pour the melted white chocolate over the popcorn and gently toss using a spatula or spoon until all popcorn pieces are evenly coated with the chocolate.
- Spread and Decorate: Quickly spread the coated popcorn evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Immediately scatter the conversation hearts and Valentine sprinkles evenly over the popcorn to decorate while the chocolate is still melted.
- Set the Popcorn: Allow the popcorn to cool at room temperature or place it in the fridge until the white chocolate hardens completely. Once set, break the popcorn into small clusters or pieces.
- Serve or Store: Serve the popcorn immediately or store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, preserving its freshness and crunch.
Notes
- This recipe combines sweet white chocolate with the salty crunch of popcorn, enhanced by conversation hearts and festive sprinkles—perfect for Valentine’s Day celebrations or gifting.
- Use an air popper or microwave bags for a quick and oil-free popcorn base.
- Do not overheat the white chocolate to avoid burning and achieve a smooth coating.
- Optional dash of flaked sea salt adds a gourmet touch balancing the sweetness.
- Store popcorn in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crispness up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 2 cups)
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
