Sweet Valentine’s Day Desserts: 3 Best Options with Step-by-Step Recipes

Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to treat yourself and your loved one with delicious desserts. We at joy-pup have selected three of the best options that not only look beautiful but are also delicious. Read also how to prepare a red-themed dinner for Valentine’s Day.

Red Velvet

Ingredients (for a 20 cm diameter cake):

• 250 g flour
• 200 g sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 120 ml vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 240 ml buttermilk or milk with 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp red food coloring
• 200 g cream cheese
• 100 g softened butter
• 150 g icing sugar

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease a baking pan and dust with flour.
• In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• In another bowl, beat the eggs with the butter, then add the vanilla, buttermilk, and food coloring.
• Combine the dry and wet ingredients, stirring gently until smooth.
• Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
• For the frosting, beat the cream cheese with the butter and icing sugar until fluffy.
• Slice the cooled cake into layers and frost with frosting. Decorate as desired.

Chocolate Fondant with Liquid Filling

Ingredients (serves 4):

• 100 g dark chocolate
• 100 g butter
• 2 eggs
• 2 egg yolks
• 50 g sugar
• 30 g flour

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 200°C. Grease molds with butter and sprinkle with cocoa powder.
• Melt the chocolate and butter in a double boiler or microwave.
• In a bowl, whisk the eggs, yolks, and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Gently fold the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, then add the flour.
• Pour the batter into the molds, filling them about 3/4 full.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is still runny.
• Carefully remove the fondant from the molds and serve hot with berries or ice cream.

Chocolate-Dipped Berries

Ingredients:

• 200 g fresh strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries
• 150 g chocolate
• Shredded coconut or chopped nuts for garnish

Directions:

• Wash the berries and pat dry with paper towels.
• Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave until runny.
• Dip the berries in the chocolate until completely coated.
• Place the berries on parchment paper and sprinkle with shredded coconut or nuts.
• Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
• Serve chilled, beautifully arranged on a plate.

To be continued…