Are you looking for a sweet way to express your feelings – and show off your skills – on Valentine’s Day? We have 5 dessert recipes that will make the night a special one. Even if you dine out on Valentine’s Day, plan the dessert course at home and indulge in one of these confections. Read on for the recipes.
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1. Black Truffle Ice Cream with Truffle Honey Florentines
Make this creamy & rich vanilla ice cream with black truffles and truffle honey tuile cookies, adapted from David Lebovitz’s frozen treat bible, “The Perfect Scoop.” Earthy truffle aroma is subtle and nicely balanced by bourbon vanilla.
2. Chestnut Hot Chocolate
This easy-to-make cocoa is similar to a European-style hot chocolate. Made with our fully-cooked sweet chestnuts, it’s thick, rich and just sweet enough. What a decadent treat for a cold Valentine’s night served with some toasted brioche for dipping.
3. Blood Orange & Fennel Olive Oil Cake with Mascarpone Cream
Show off your baking skills with this olive oil cake recipe which is both delicious and easy to make using our exclusive Jean Reno olive oil. Dense, sweet and moist, it’s a dessert show-stopper.
4. Foie Gras Crème Brûlée
For a completely unexpected dessert, try our creamy, sweet custard enriched with foie gras in this luxurious recipe, made for two. The custard can be made ahead and wait in the refrigerator until you are ready to sear the foie gras and caramelize the top with a torch. Serve with Sauternes.
5. Dark Chocolate Chestnut Truffles
Make your own chocolate truffles with this easy recipe which includes the earthy sweetness of chestnuts. Incredibly tasty chocolate bites are perfect for sharing …
What’s your favorite sweet indulgence? Tell us in the comments.
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