1.No-Bake White Chocolate Raspberry Pie
Made with a simple graham cracker crust, rich white chocolate, and fresh raspberries
Ingredients
- 2 cups (12 oz/340g) white chocolate , chopped
- 1/2 cup (4 fl oz/115ml) cream
- 1/4 cup (2 oz/57g) butter
- 1/4 tsp vanilla paste
- 1 cup (5 oz/142g) fresh raspberries
- White chocolate shavings and extra raspberries for garnish
Instructions
- Butter and line a Cake Pan with 2 layers of cling wrap,allowing extra to hang off the sides. This will ensure you can lift the pie out easily once set. Set aside.
- In a large bowl combine the Graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Stir until the Grahams are fully coated and have absorbed all the butter.
- Transfer the crust mixture to the prepared cake pan. Press the crumbs down into the pan until you have a compact even crust. Set in the fridge to firm up.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl combine the white chocolate, butter, andcream. Microwave in 30-second increments until fully melted, about 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 minutes.Once melted, whisk in the vanilla paste until smooth.
- Remove the prepared crust from the fridge and arrange the raspberries on top of the crust. Lay them on their sides so they are not sticking up.
- Gently pour the white chocolate filling over the raspberries. Then, Carefully transfer the pie to the fridge to set until firm, this will take a minimum of 8 hours.
- Once ready to serve, lift the pie out using the cling wrap. Gently peel the cling wrap back and place the tart on a serving platter. Garnish with more fresh raspberries and white chocolate shavings.
- To store, cover the pie in cling wrap and place in the fridge for up to 4 days. Before serving let it sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to take the chill off it. Slice and enjoy!
Crust
- 2 cups (6 oz/170g) Graham cracker crumbs
- 3/4 cup (6 oz/170g) butter , melted
Mix the butter and Grahams and simply transfer the mix to the Cake Pan and press it down into one even layer
2.Rice Krispie Valentine Lollipops
All you need is marshmallows, butter, Rice Krispies cereal, red food coloring, vanilla-flavored candy coating, and some vibrant sprinkles.
Ingredients
- 1 10 ounce package large marshmallows
- 1/2 cup (4 fl oz/115ml) cream
- 1/4 cup (2 oz/57g) butter
- 1/4 tsp vanilla paste
- 1 cup (5 oz/142g) fresh raspberries
- White chocolate shavings and extra raspberries for garnish
Instructions
- Place butter and marshmallows in a large bowl bowl and heat on high in a microwave for 2 minutes. Remove, stir and heat for another 2 minutes. Take the bowl out of microwave and stir really well until marshmallows and butter are combined. Add food coloring and mix well. Add rice krispies to the bowl and stir to combine, working fast.
- Mold mixture into a large square, about 9 X 13 X ½ inch thick, on a sheet of wax paper, let cool slightly and cut out heart shapes with a cookie cutter and set aside.
- Melt candy coating in a small sauté pan according to package directions. Spread a thin coat of the candy coating on the top of the heart shapes, place in a wide flat bowl or on a plate and coat generously with candy sprinkles. Insert lollipop sticks in the bottom of each heart or serve on their own as cookies.
3.No-Bake Strawberry Nutella Cheesecakes
These no-bake strawberry Nutella cheesecake cups feature brownie chunks layered with a delicious Nutella and cream cheese mixture, then topped with whipped cream and strawberries.
Ingredients
- 4-6 brownies brownie chunks or chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 3/4 cup nutella
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch salt
- 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 12-18 strawberries halved (about 3 small ones per cup)
- Whipped Cream
Instructions
- Divide the crumbs or brownie chunks between 4 to 6 individual cups.
- In a large bowl, with a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese and Nutella until smooth. Add vanilla and salt, mix to combine.
- In a medium bowl, with a hand mixer, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Using a spatula, fold the whipped cream into the Nutella mixture until combined.
- Pipe or spoon the filling on top of the bottom layer. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
- Before serving, add strawberries and whipped cream.
- If desired, garnish with chocolate shavings, mini chocolate chips, or chocolate sauce.
4.Sweetheart Swirl Bark
An easy recipe for Valentine’s Day sweetheart swirl bark filled with pure chocolate, pink swirls, festive sprinkles, and lots of conversation hearts!
Ingredients
- 6 ounces (170g) white chocolate, coarsely chopped*
- 2 ounces (about 1/2 cup) pink candy melts*
- 8 ounces (226g) semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped*
- candy hearts and sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
- Melt the white chocolate and pink candy melts together. Use a double boiler or microwave. If using microwave, stir the chocolate every 20 seconds to help avoid seizing. Set aside.
- Melt the semi-sweet chocolate. Pour onto prepared baking sheet and spread out into a large rectangle. Drizzle the white chocolate mixture on top. Use a toothpick or knife to swirl the layers together. Decorate the top of the bark with candy hearts and sprinkles.
- Allow the chocolate to set uncovered at room temperature or in the refrigerator. (Usually takes about 45 minutes in the refrigerator.) Once hardened, break into pieces as large or as small as you want.
- Store bark in an airtight container at room temperature in a cool, dry place for up to 1 week or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
5.Valentine's Day Chocolate-Dipped Wafer Cookies
Store-bought wafer cookies get a delicious makeover when dipped in chocolate and topped with heart-shaped sprinkles, frosting, and other goodies.
Ingredients
- 1 bag Wilton Candy Melts (Chocolate Chips or White Melting Wafers)
- 1 Package vanilla wafer cookies (or chocolate or pink Wafer Cookies)
- 2 tablespoons Sprinkles
Instructions
- Slowly melt the chocolate or candy melts in a microwave safe bowl.
- Dip the ends of each Wafer Cookies in the melted chocolate.
- Lay each dipped wafer cookies on a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper
- Decorate with Sprinkles or non-perils.
- Allow the melted chocolate or candy melts to harden before storing in an air tight container.