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easy chocolate truffles Credit: Ryan Liebe
easy chocolate truffles Credit: Ryan Liebe
easy chocolate truffles
Credit: Ryan Liebe
As far as Valentine’s Day desserts are concerned, there is no shortage of cakes, puddings, and tarts to bake. But what if you’re looking to make something a little different this year? Maybe you’ve decided to go all out with the savory courses and want a little treat that you can make ahead of time. Perhaps you just need a recipe that can be easily wrapped up and gifted to friends and neighbors. Whatever your reasons, this small but carefully curated list of unique sweet treats will be fun to make and a thrill to give.
We would be remiss not to pay homage to the grandaddy of Valentine’s Day ingredients: chocolate. From truffles to bonbons to eclairs, we’ve woven chocolate into half of this list. But we realize that some palates prefer a twist of bright citrus, or crave the crunch of a sugar cookie, so we’ve made sure to include those, too. While the typical box of chocolates won’t be going away anytime soon, this year try your hand at something a little more homespun and DIY—it’s a special way to show the people in your life how much they mean to you.
Easy Truffles
You just can’t help falling in love with this truffle recipe, and here’s why: Boasting a super short ingredient list and an even shorter prep time, it also includes a no-roll variation for extra ease.
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Valentine Heart Pops
Part cookie, party candy, you’ll delight the whole crew on Galentine’s day with these pretty pops.
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sesame caramels Credit: Bobbi Lin
Sesame Caramels
If the key to unlocking your crush’s heart is password-protected, try saying “open sesame” with these irresistible caramels.
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chocolates wrapping box chocolate covered cherries Credit: Chelsea Cavanaugh
Chocolate-Dipped Luxardo Cherries
Round out your nightcap with some homemade bonbons that will go especially well with a Manhattan. If you’ve never indulged in Luxardo cherries before, forget everything you know about those fluorescent red copycats and buy a jar of the original maraschinos.
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Lemon Jellies
Here’s a not-so-subtle way to tell your Valentine to pucker up: Gift them a box of these tart and tasty lemon jellies.
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Chocolate Eclair Hearts Credit: Anna Williams
Chocolate Eclair Hearts
Zelda Fitzgerald once said, “Nobody has ever measured, not even poets, how much the heart can hold.” In this case, however, we happen to know these pastry hearts can hold the perfect amount of silky smooth chocolate whipped cream.
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sesame caramels Credit: Bobbi Lin
sesame caramels
Credit: Bobbi Lin
chocolates wrapping box chocolate covered cherries Credit: Chelsea Cavanaugh
chocolates wrapping box chocolate covered cherries
Credit: Chelsea Cavanaugh
lemon jellies
lemon jellies
Chocolate Eclair Hearts Credit: Anna Williams
Chocolate Eclair Hearts
Credit: Anna Williams
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Planning a Picnic? Here’s How to Pull It Off Smoothly, From Packing Your Tote to Choosing the Perfect Location What to Cook on the Grill This Father’s Day Make Mom Lunch Not Brunch with Our Marvelous Mostly Make-Ahead Menu Mother’s Day Baking Projects You and Your Mom Can Tackle Together
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