Valentine’s Day symbolises the celebration of love and romance between a couple. Lovebirds work hard to impress their significant other by giving them gifts and surprises and going on dates during Valentine’s Week. For your love-filled surprises, we will share some easy and quick recipes that go with the theme of Valentine’s Day.
Valentine’s Week presents you with a unique and exciting opportunity to showcase your love and impress your lover. Couples often like to go on dates, plan surprises, and give each other gifts as a way to express their feelings for each other. Some people like to stay in and cook for their loved ones themselves and some host Valentine’s Day-themed parties. Well, for them, we found out the easiest way to make a delicious dessert with minimal effort. Scroll down to learn tempting recipes for making Valentine’s Day treats in this article.
Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Easy to make and known for being a sensual dessert, chocolate-covered strawberries are just the right match for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients For Making Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
- Strawberries (20 or more depending on size and the number of servings)
- 1 cup white chocolate
- 2 cups brown chocolate (chocolate melts or chocolate bark)
- Rainbow or Heart Sprinkles (as per your preference)
Directions To Make Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
- Thoroughly wash the strawberries and let them dry in a container or plate, keep them aside for at least half an hour.
- Melt both chocolates separately by using a double-boiler technique.
- Stir the melted chocolates in separate bowls for a smooth paste.
- Dip strawberries in the melted chocolate, one at a time. Rotate it in the bowl of chocolate and hold it over to let the excess chocolate drip off (Chocolate Strawberries).
- Place the strawberries dipped in chocolate on parchment paper in lines and use a spoon or brush to spread white chocolate over them in a fashionable pattern.
- Freeze them for about an hour or you can also serve them as it is, depending on your personal choice.
- Further, garnish them with rainbow or heart-shaped sprinkles and enjoy!
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Red Velvet Brownies
This Valentine’s Day, bake the red velvet brownies at home using a cake mix with this easy recipe.
Ingredients For Making Red Velvet Brownies
- 1 box of red velvet cake mix – dry, unprepared
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 cup butter
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 cups powdered Sugar
- Mini brown or white chocolate chips
- 1 cup cream cheese – softened
- 1/2 cup raspberry preserves – or jam
- 1 1/4 Tsp Vanilla extract
Directions To Make Red Velvet Brownies
- Mix one box of red velvet cake mix, 1/2 cup melted butter, 1 egg, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup sour cream, and half a packet of mini chocolate chips in a bowl and stir until smooth.
- Evenly spread the batter onto a baking tray or parchment paper.
- Bake it in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Check the consistency with a toothpick and take them out.
- Prepare the cream cheese frosting in a different bowl while the brownies are coming up hot in the oven.
- Mix 1 cup of softened cream cheese and 1/4 cup of softened butter in a bowl and whisk them together until you attain a creamy texture.
- Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar while stirring constantly. Stop stirring when it is nice and thick and your cream cheese frosting is ready. You refrigerate it until the brownies (5 Minute Brownie) are baked.
- In another bowl, prepare the raspberry glaze by combining 1/2 cup of raspberry preserves or jam, 2 tablespoons of water, and 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla in a saucepan and warm all the ingredients on low heat. Later, drizzle some raspberry sauce on it and sprinkle some mini chocolate chips.
- After the brownies are out of the oven, let them cool down completely. Then, spread cream cheese frosting over the top and then, the raspberry glaze.
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Valentine's Day and Love Celebrations
Valentine's Day is a holiday that symbolizes the celebration of love and romance between couples. It is typically observed on February 14th each year. Lovebirds often make special efforts to impress their significant others by giving them gifts, planning surprises, and going on dates during Valentine's Week, which is a week-long celebration leading up to Valentine's Day.
Valentine's Day Recipes
During Valentine's Week, many couples like to cook for their loved ones or host Valentine's Day-themed parties. This article provides two recipes for Valentine's Day treats: chocolate-covered strawberries and red velvet brownies.
Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Ingredients:
- Strawberries (20 or more, depending on size and servings)
- 1 cup white chocolate
- 2 cups brown chocolate (chocolate melts or chocolate bark)
- Rainbow or heart-shaped sprinkles (optional)
Directions:
- Thoroughly wash the strawberries and let them dry in a container or plate for at least half an hour.
- Melt both types of chocolate separately using a double-boiler technique.
- Stir the melted chocolates in separate bowls to achieve a smooth consistency.
- Dip each strawberry in the melted chocolate, one at a time, rotating it in the bowl to coat it.
- Hold the strawberry over the bowl to let excess chocolate drip off.
- Place the chocolate-dipped strawberries on parchment paper in lines.
- Use a spoon or brush to spread white chocolate over the strawberries in a fashionable pattern.
- Freeze the strawberries for about an hour, or serve them as is, based on personal preference.
- Garnish the strawberries with rainbow or heart-shaped sprinkles, if desired.
Red Velvet Brownies
Ingredients:
- 1 box of red velvet cake mix (dry and unprepared)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup butter
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- Mini brown or white chocolate chips
- 1 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup raspberry preserves or jam
- 1 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Directions:
- In a bowl, mix the red velvet cake mix, melted butter, egg, water, sour cream, and half a packet of mini chocolate chips until smooth.
- Evenly spread the batter onto a baking tray or parchment paper.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Check the consistency with a toothpick and remove from the oven when done.
- While the brownies are baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting by whisking together softened cream cheese, softened butter, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
- Gradually add powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture while stirring constantly until it reaches a thick and creamy texture.
- Refrigerate the cream cheese frosting until the brownies are baked and cooled.
- In a saucepan, warm raspberry preserves or jam, water, and vanilla extract on low heat to create a raspberry glaze.
- Drizzle the raspberry glaze over the cooled brownies and sprinkle with mini chocolate chips.
- After the brownies have cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting over the top.
- Enjoy the delicious red velvet brownies!
These recipes are meant to add a delightful touch to Valentine's Day celebrations and can be prepared with minimal effort. Whether you choose to make chocolate-covered strawberries or red velvet brownies, these treats can be a sweet surprise for your loved ones.
