Valentine’s Day Gummy Hearts Recipe

Introduction

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with these delightful homemade gummy hearts. They combine a fruity red layer with a creamy white top, making them as charming as they are tasty. Perfect for gifting or enjoying as a sweet treat.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup tapioca starch
• 1 and 1/2 tbsp white rice flour
• 3 tbsp granulated sugar
• 7 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp raspberry syrup
• 3 drops red food coloring
• 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
• 1/4 cup tapioca starch
• 2 tsp white rice flour
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 3 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp coconut milk

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup tapioca starch, 1 and 1/2 tbsp white rice flour, and 3 tbsp sugar until well combined.
2. Step 2: Add 7 tbsp water, 1 tbsp raspberry syrup, 3 drops red food coloring, and lemon juice if using. Whisk until the mixture is smooth. Set aside.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup tapioca starch, 2 tsp white rice flour, and 1 tbsp sugar. Whisk together thoroughly.
4. Step 4: Pour in 3 tbsp water and 1 tbsp coconut milk to the dry ingredients in the small bowl. Whisk until the batter is smooth and consistent.
5. Step 5: Prepare your steamer by adding about 2 cups of water to a large pot and bring it to a boil. Place a heart-shaped silicone mold inside a bamboo basket steamer.
6. Step 6: Pour the red batter into each cavity of the mold, filling about 4/5 full.
7. Step 7: Cover the steamer and steam the red layer for 7-8 minutes over medium heat.
8. Step 8: After steaming the red layer, pour about 1/2 teaspoon of the white batter on top of each red gummy.
9. Step 9: Steam again for another 7-8 minutes until the white topping is set.
10. Step 10: Remove the mold from the steamer and let the gummies cool completely before carefully unmolding them.
11. Step 11: Repeat the process with any remaining batter until all gummies are made.

Tips & Variations

• For a different flavor, swap raspberry syrup with strawberry or cherry syrup for a new fruity note.
• Use natural food coloring from beet juice or pomegranate juice for a more natural red hue.
• The lemon juice is optional but adds a nice brightness to the red layer.
• Make sure to cool gummies completely to help them set properly and make unmolding easier.

Storage

Store the gummies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Avoid refrigeration as it causes the gummies to harden quickly. After 2 days, the texture may become firmer and less enjoyable.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other molds instead of heart-shaped ones?

Yes, you can use any silicone mold shapes you prefer. Just keep in mind that cooking times may vary slightly depending on mold size and thickness.

What if I don’t have a bamboo steamer?

You can use any steaming setup that fits your silicone mold, such as a metal steamer basket or a heat-safe colander over boiling water. Just ensure the mold is covered and properly steamed.

Valentine’s Day Gummy Hearts Recipe

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These Valentine’s Day Gummy Hearts are a delightful homemade treat featuring two layers—the vibrant red raspberry layer topped with a creamy white coconut layer. Made with tapioca starch and rice flour, these steamed gummies are chewy, subtly sweet, and perfect for celebrating the season of love with a fun, colorful snack.

• Author: Ruby
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 16 minutes
• Total Time: 31 minutes
• Yield: Approximately 12 gummy hearts (depending on mold size) 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Steaming
• Cuisine: Asian-inspired
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Red Layer Ingredients

• 1/2 cup tapioca starch
• 1 and 1/2 tablespoons white rice flour
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 7 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon raspberry syrup
• 3 drops red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

White Layer Ingredients

• 1/4 cup tapioca starch
• 2 teaspoons white rice flour
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon coconut milk

Instructions

1. Prepare Red Layer Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the tapioca starch, white rice flour, and granulated sugar until well combined to ensure even mixing.
2. Add Red Layer Wet Ingredients: Pour in the water, raspberry syrup, red food coloring, and optional lemon juice to the dry mix. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and consistent. Set aside.
3. Prepare White Layer Dry Ingredients: In a small mixing bowl, combine tapioca starch, white rice flour, and granulated sugar. Whisk to blend all dry components evenly.
4. Add White Layer Wet Ingredients: Add water and coconut milk to the dry mix and whisk until the batter is smooth and well incorporated.
5. Set Up Steamer: Add about 2 cups of water to a large pot suitable for steaming and bring it to a rolling boil over medium heat. Place your heart-shaped silicone mold inside a bamboo basket steamer ready for use.
6. Pour Red Batter into Mold: Carefully fill each heart cavity of the silicone mold with red batter, filling each about four-fifths full to allow room for the white layer.
7. Steam Red Layer: Cover the steamer with its lid and steam the red batter for 7-8 minutes over medium heat. This will cook the red base until set but still tender.
8. Add White Layer Topping: After steaming the red layer, use about half a teaspoon to pour the white coconut batter over each gummy, topping the red layer gently without mixing.
9. Steam White Layer: Replace the lid and steam the gummies for another 7-8 minutes or until the white layer appears firm and set on top.
10. Cool and Unmold: Carefully remove the mold from the steamer and let it cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, gently pop the gummy hearts out of the silicone mold.
11. Repeat: Repeat the steaming layers process with the remaining batter batches until all gummies are prepared.
12. Storage Instructions: Store the finished gummies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days to maintain their chewy texture. Avoid refrigeration as it will cause the gummies to harden prematurely.

Notes

• The optional lemon juice in the red layer enhances the raspberry flavor and adds a subtle tang.
• Use a bamboo basket steamer and a silicone mold for best results; alternatives might affect texture.
• Do not refrigerate gummies as cold temperatures cause them to harden quickly.
• Consume within 2 days for optimal freshness and texture.
• Ensure water in the steamer does not dry out during cooking by checking occasionally.

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