Ingredients

6 tablespoons Israeli (pearl) couscous 

1 tablespoon unsalted butter 

Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon 

8 ounces melted bittersweet chocolate (61 percent cacao) 

Vegetable-oil cooking spray 

Preparation

In a skillet over medium-high, toast couscous in butter, stirring constantly, until golden, 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with salt; let cool.

Stir couscous into melted chocolate. Lightly coat 1 1/2-to-4 1/2-inch heart-shaped cookie cutters with cooking spray.

Place cutters on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Fill with chocolate. Refrigerate until set, at least 30 minutes. Gently press chocolates out of cutters. Enjoy immediately, or store in refrigerator, covered, up to 3 days.