However you feel about February 14, one thing is always true: you’re going to need dessert.
So why not indulge in something delicious, decadent and definitely V-Day appropriate?
Think rich caramel, salty pistachios, smooth cream, tangy berries and of course, sinfully good chocolate.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Chocolate roulade with coffee cream
Chocolate roulade with coffee cream
This recipe has chocolate, raspberries, coffee cream and hazelnut and takes just 30 minutes to make. If that doesn’t make your mouth water then absolutely nothing will.
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Chocolate pistachio puddings with chocolate fudge sauce
Chocolate pistachio puddings with chocolate fudge sauce
Chocoholics beware – you are sure to go nuts over these indulgent puddings sprinkled with wholesome pistachios and showered in a rich chocolate fudge sauce.
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Chocolate fondue
You can dip just about any fruit that takes your fancy into chocolate fondue, bananas would be a good addition, as would marshmallows.
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Molten chocolate lava cakes
Sink your spoon into the delicate cake and watch the molten chocolate goodness ooze out. Serve with fresh raspberries and softly whipped cream.
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White chocolate and raspberry mille-feuilles
White chocolate and raspberry mille-feuilles
Not only do these white chocolate and raspberry mille-feuilles look amazing, they taste just as good. They are surprisingly quick and easy to make so you don’t need an excuse to whip up a batch and surprise your loved ones.
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Tiramisu cake with berries
Rich, chocolatey tiramisu cake with mascarpone cream and plump, fresh raspberries makes a fine end to a special dinner.
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Hugs and kisses cupcakes
These romantic cupcakes are ideal for an engagement party or baby shower.
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Ice-cream affogato
Affogato is a popular Italian dessert that often combines coffee with ice-cream and often, a splash of booze. We’ve used Irish cream here, but you could substitute your favourite liqueur.
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One-bowl chocolate velvet cake
One-bowl chocolate velvet cake
This rich cake with chocolate glaze is made in one bowl for ease and less cleaning. Cut into finger sized slices for an elegant afternoon tea plate.
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Praline rocky road ice-cream
Just a few extra ingredients and about half an hour in the kitchen and you can turn regular chocolate ice-cream into a delicious and very sophisticated dessert.
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Chocolate fondants with mascarpone coffee ice-cream
Chocolate fondants with mascarpone coffee ice-cream
Warm chocolate pudding cakes with a molten chocolate core served with mascarpone coffee ice-cream make an elegant yet indulgent dessert.
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How to make crème brûlée
Crack through the burnt toffee to the creamy custard underneath!
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Vanilla and hazelnut strawberry galette
Vanilla and hazelnut strawberry galette
The perfect sweet treat for your next brunch or morning tea!
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Staggeringly easy blueberry custard pastries
Staggeringly easy blueberry custard pastries
Sweet, smooth custard and delicate blueberries sandwiches between layers of tender puff pastry make an impressive, yet jaw-dropping simple dessert.
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Berries and cream with white chocolate strawberries
Berries and cream with white chocolate strawberries
This sublime berry and cream meringue, decadently topped with white chocolate-capped strawberries, is pleasing to the eye and palette. Grace the table with it it to mark any special celebration.
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Sprinkle (funfetti) blondies
The funfetti we used contained multicoloured star confetti and coloured sprinkles.
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Chocolate, honey and red berry parfait
Chocolate, honey and red berry parfait
The ideal summer treat.
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Decadent black forest trifle
Boozy poached cherries, sweet mascarpone cream and a fluffy chocolate sponge make for one truly decadent dessert
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Waffle ice-cream sandwiches
The ice-cream melts quickly so work with one sandwich at a time and serve immediately.
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Marbled chocolate thins
This pretty marbled chocolate thins are easier to make than you’d expect, marbling the chocolate can be almost therapeutic once you get the hang of it. Avoid rapid cooling and don’t put the sheets in the fridge to set, you want the chocolate to be set firm but not brittle when you’re ready to use the cutters.
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Chocolate roulade with coffee cream
Chocolate roulade with coffee cream
This recipe has chocolate, raspberries, coffee cream and hazelnut and takes just 30 minutes to make. If that doesn’t make your mouth water then absolutely nothing will.
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Chocolate love pots
With a name like chocolate love pots, you can’t go past these little pots of chocolately goodness when planning a romantic dinner.
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Roasted rhubarb custard tart
The rich redness of the rhubarb manages to make this dish look both striking and sophisticated. Few will be able to resist the charms of the deliciously tart topping hiding a rich creamy custard filling.
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Hot chocolate souffles
Souffle has a reputation for being a difficult dish to tackle, but these individual hot chocolate souffles are certainly worth the effort, especially topped with Irish cream liqueur and ice-cream.
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Classic recipe for chocolate mousse
Classic recipe for chocolate mousse
With just four simple ingredients you can whip up this silken dessert that’s good enough to be on a restaurant menu.
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Praline rocky road ice-cream
Just a few extra ingredients and about half an hour in the kitchen and you can turn regular chocolate ice-cream into a delicious and very sophisticated dessert.
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Cherry Ripe choc cheesecake
Infused with rich dark chocolate, crushed biscuits, cherry ripe bars and sour morello cherries, this enticing cheesecake dusted with cocoa is almost too good to share.
