Every year February 14th approaches and everyone anticipates it. Whether excited or depressed, Americans still recognize the significance of the day.
Surprise your Valentine with home-made treats this holiday! If it’s because you’re on a budget or just want a quiet night alone, homemade desserts are a great way to show how much you care.
There are a lot of choices to choose from when it comes to desserts. What’s important is to keep your significant other’s palate in mind. Below we have a couple of suggestions for simple, but delicious desserts.
Every year February 14th approaches and everyone anticipates it. Whether excited or depressed, Americans still recognize the significance of the day.
Surprise your Valentine with home-made treats this holiday! If it’s because you’re on a budget or just want a quiet night alone, homemade desserts are a great way to show how much you care.
There are a lot of choices to choose from when it comes to desserts. What’s important is to keep your significant other’s palate in mind. Below we have a couple of suggestions for simple, but delicious desserts.
Strawberries Filled with Cream:
This recipe is sweet and a different take on a typical strawberry dessert.
Ingredients:
• 16-18 large strawberries
• 1/3 cup mascarpone cheese
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) heavy whipping cream
• 2-3 (24-36 grams)tablespoons granulated white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1. Cut off strawberry stems so that the fruit can lie sit upright.
2. Using a large knife, cut an “X” into the strawberry almost to the bottom.
3. Push open the strawberry’s “petals” gently.
4. Set aside while you make the cream filling.
5. In a medium sized bowl, whip the marscarpone cheese and whipping cream until soft.
6. Add sugar and vanilla and whip until stiff peaks form
7. Add the cream into the strawberry openings. This is best performed by using a pastry bag with a star tip.
8. Cover and put in the fridge until ready to serve.
Molten Chocolate Cakes
Make individual chocolate cakes to easily share with a loved one.
Ingredients:
• 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 6 ounces (170 grams) semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 3 large eggs, separated
• 1/3 cup (65 grams) granulated white sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 tablespoon granulated white sugar
• 4 6-8 ounce molds, ramekins, or custard cups
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Butter cups generously and then set aside
3. Place a heatproof bowl above a pan with simmering water, melt butter and chocolate in the bowl and then set aside.
4. Add egg yolks and 1/3 cup of sugar in a separate bowl and beat with an electric mixer until pale, thick and fluffy. Then add in vanilla extract and melted chocolate mixture.
5. In another bowl, whip egg whites until frothy. Add cream of tartar and whip until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1 tablespoon of sugar and continue whipping until peaks are stiff.
6. Gently (over mixing will deflate batter) add eggs into chocolate mixture
7. Pour batter into molds. Place on baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes.
8. Remove from oven and let molds sit for a few minutes.
9. Feel free to add sugar or whip cream on top.
These two desserts are just a few ideas for Valentines. With many more recipes accessible at your fingertips, there are lots of sweet ways to share with your significant other on this special holiday. Also, don’t forget, if you’re not great in the kitchen, a chef can make these to perfection at a romantic restaurant as well.
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Surprise your Valentine with home-made treats this holiday! If it’s because you’re on a budget or just want a quiet night alone, homemade desserts are a great way to show how much you care.
There are a lot of choices to choose from when it comes to desserts. What’s important is to keep your significant other’s palate in mind. Below we have a couple of suggestions for simple, but delicious desserts.
Every year February 14th approaches and everyone anticipates it. Whether excited or depressed, Americans still recognize the significance of the day.
Surprise your Valentine with home-made treats this holiday! If it’s because you’re on a budget or just want a quiet night alone, homemade desserts are a great way to show how much you care.
There are a lot of choices to choose from when it comes to desserts. What’s important is to keep your significant other’s palate in mind. Below we have a couple of suggestions for simple, but delicious desserts.
Strawberries Filled with Cream:
This recipe is sweet and a different take on a typical strawberry dessert.
Ingredients:
• 16-18 large strawberries
• 1/3 cup mascarpone cheese
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) heavy whipping cream
• 2-3 (24-36 grams)tablespoons granulated white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1. Cut off strawberry stems so that the fruit can lie sit upright.
2. Using a large knife, cut an “X” into the strawberry almost to the bottom.
3. Push open the strawberry’s “petals” gently.
4. Set aside while you make the cream filling.
5. In a medium sized bowl, whip the marscarpone cheese and whipping cream until soft.
6. Add sugar and vanilla and whip until stiff peaks form
7. Add the cream into the strawberry openings. This is best performed by using a pastry bag with a star tip.
8. Cover and put in the fridge until ready to serve.
Molten Chocolate Cakes
Make individual chocolate cakes to easily share with a loved one.
Ingredients:
• 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 6 ounces (170 grams) semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 3 large eggs, separated
• 1/3 cup (65 grams) granulated white sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 tablespoon granulated white sugar
• 4 6-8 ounce molds, ramekins, or custard cups
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Butter cups generously and then set aside
3. Place a heatproof bowl above a pan with simmering water, melt butter and chocolate in the bowl and then set aside.
4. Add egg yolks and 1/3 cup of sugar in a separate bowl and beat with an electric mixer until pale, thick and fluffy. Then add in vanilla extract and melted chocolate mixture.
5. In another bowl, whip egg whites until frothy. Add cream of tartar and whip until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1 tablespoon of sugar and continue whipping until peaks are stiff.
6. Gently (over mixing will deflate batter) add eggs into chocolate mixture
7. Pour batter into molds. Place on baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes.
8. Remove from oven and let molds sit for a few minutes.
9. Feel free to add sugar or whip cream on top.
These two desserts are just a few ideas for Valentines. With many more recipes accessible at your fingertips, there are lots of sweet ways to share with your significant other on this special holiday. Also, don’t forget, if you’re not great in the kitchen, a chef can make these to perfection at a romantic restaurant as well.
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