Valentine's Day is the sweetest day on Earth, every February 14th gifts are exchanged between lovers. The sweetest gift you can give is a homemade gift, and what best then homemade desserts. Who doesn't love chocolate so here is a list of easy chocolate Valentine's Day desserts. Chocolate dipped strawberries are a beloved for Valentine's Day and they are easy to make and will look so impressive.
Ingredients
• 1 3/4 to 2 cups (11.5- to 12-oz. Pkg.) Chocolate, Milk Chocolate or White Morsels
• 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
• 36 Strawberries Directions Line baking sheet with wax paper.
Microwave morsels and vegetable shortening in uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on Medium-High (70%) power for 1 minute; Stir. The morsels may sustain some of their primary shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until melted; cool slightly.
Dip strawberries about halfway into melted morsels; shake off excess. Place on prepared baking sheet; refrigerate until set.
For a ornamental touch:
Microwave 1/2 cup White or Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels or Baking Bars, in small, plastic bag on Medium-High for 1 minute; knead until smooth. Cut tiny projection from bag; squeeze to drizzle over strawberries. Refrigerate until set.
You can use many other kinds of fruit such as orange segments, apple slices, or banana slices. To package your gift try seeing for cheap tins or heart shaped boxes at your local craft store. If you are seeing for an interactive dessert you may want to try chocolate fondue. This is someone else easy yet impressive treat.
Ingredients
• 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 Dark Chocolate baking bars (8 oz.) finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon orange liqueur (optional) or orange juice
• 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
• Items for dipping: Marshmallows, fresh fruit (strawberries, orange segments, kiwi, melon and / or banana), cake cubes, pretzels, potato chips
Directions Heat cream in small, saucepan over low heat; bring just to a boil. Remove from heat. Add chocolate; stir until smooth. Add liqueur or orange juice and orange peel; mix well.
Transfer fondue to fondue pot; place over low heat
Skewer items for dipping and enjoy
If you are not into making your own desserts but want the feel of homemade there are many fellowships online that offer homemade fudge, chocolate dipped strawberries, chocolate dipped pretzels among other candy for delivery. You can buy these items and add your own touches to them like a handcrafted card or repackaging them into a box that you made with a photograph of the two of you one it. Have fun with it and be creative.
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