Looking for something delicious for Valentine’s Day? These recipes are easy to make and won’t break the bank. They also make the perfect last minute Valentine’s Day gift. Whether you’re looking for sweet or savory, this list is sure to have the perfect choice.
10 Easy Valentine’s Day Recipes!
Heart Brownies – Do you have a chocolate lover in your life? Then this easy recipe is the perfect Valentine’s Day meal! For this recipe, you simply make your favorite brownie recipe (from a box or mom’s special recipe) and then sprinkle on a cup of conversation hearts. Bake as directed and wow! Fancy Valentine’s Day Brownies. Recipes from Bake Your Day.
Homemade Chocolate Truffles – The word truffle may scare you, but these are actually easier than you think! First, take 3 dozen chocolate sandwich cookies (I used Oreos) and crush them in a plastic bag. Then, put the cookie crumbs and 8 ounces of cream cheese into a blender. Blend until completely mixed. Place the mixture in a bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour. Then, roll into 1″ balls and place on a baking sheet with wax/parchment paper. Refrigerate for one hour. Now comes the fun part!Melt 12 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate baking squares in the microwave for about 1-2 minutes (again, I like to add a little bit of milk or oil to make it smoother). Then, remove the chocolate balls from the fridge and drop them one by one into the melted chocolate until completely covered. Finally, melt 4 ounces of hot pink melted chocolate waffles and drizzle over truffles.Yum !
Valentine’s Day White Chocolate Popcorn – It only takes 10 minutes to make this dessert, so it’s the perfect last minute gift! Melt 12 ounces of white chocolate in a double oven or microwave. Then, place 8 cups of popcorn in a bowl and pour over the melted chocolate. Stir well with a spoon. Spread the popcorn evenly on a covered baking sheet (you can use parchment paper, wax paper, or aluminum foil). Sprinkle evenly with salt. Finally, add as many garnishes and conversation hearts as you want.Yum ! Cool for about 10 minutes and eat! Recipe from Give Me the Oven.
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Hearts – This recipe is so easy, you only need two ingredients:Strawberries and a type of chocolate that can be melted, like chocolate chips. Wash the strawberries, remove the stems and cut them in half. Then poke a toothpick through the top of both strawberries to make your heart shape. Melt the chocolate (if it’s too thick, you can use a little extra milk or oil) and coat the strawberries. Optional:Drizzle with some red frosting/chocolate. Go HERE for a full photo tutorial from One Little Project.
Two Ingredient Fruit Dip – You only need two ingredients to make this recipe:8 ounces of room temperature strawberry cream cheese and 7 ounces of marshmallow creme. Just mix them together and serve with your choice of fruit. This recipe is ready in a minute and makes a very tasty dip. Sweet! Recipe from Culinary Classics.
Bacon Hearts – Add this to any breakfast and it’s an instant Valentine’s Day meal! To make these bacon hearts, first preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Then, cut the bacon in half. Using two slices of bacon cut in half, shape them into hearts on a sheet pan (make sure the pan has sides to prevent grease from spilling out). Bake for 18 – 25 minutes, or until crisp. Dip in melted chocolate for a dessert.Yum ! Recipe from Paper Mama.
Heart-Shaped Rice Krispies – In this recipe, you just make some old-fashioned rice krispies with a little twist. Melt ½ tablespoon of butter and 2 drops of food dye of your choice. Then, add a cup of mini marshmallows until they are completely melted. Add one cup of Rice Krispies and stir well until all of the cereal is completely coated. Butter your hands and heart-shaped cookie cutters. Press the Rice Krispies mixture into the cookie cutter and press onto the parchment paper. Continue doing this until none are left. WOW! From Pint Size Treasures Recipes.
Tomato Soup and Heart Shaped Grilled Cheese – This recipe has more steps because it’s a true lunch recipe, but it’s still easy to make! Start by melting a bucket of soup. Heat the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Then, add 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1 small garlic clove and saute for 2 minutes until softened. Next, over low heat, add 1/4 tsp. Paprika, 3 chopped fresh basil leaves, and 3 oz. of softened Neufchatel cheese (can be substituted for cream cheese). Then, gradually store in 3/4 cup milk and 1 can of condensed tomato soup. Once the milk and soup are blended, turn the heat to medium and add 1 can of baby tomatoes. Stir until hot! Serve with grilled cheese (use heart-shaped cookie cutters to make hearts!) , and you’re done! Recipe from Make Myself at Home.
Valentine’s Day Shirley Bobble – Shirley Bobble is a great way to make Valentine’s Day happy for the kids! Personally, I still love Xulan Popovers because they are a great dessert that only takes two minutes to make. All you need to make them is:Seven-Up, ginger ale, or Sprite, Grenadine, and cherries. First, fill a nice glass with ice. Then, pour the soda over the top of the glass. Sprinkle pomegranate sauce on top (I like to make mine redder than in the picture because they’re sweeter!) and some cherries. Done! If you want a red-themed dinner, these are the perfect addition. The adult version? Add 1 ounce of vodka and make a “Dirty Shirley”. yum! Recipe from Pen and Paper Flowers.
Mini Heart Pizzas – To make these mini heart pizzas, you’ll need a large and a small heart cookie cutter. (You can get these at the dollar store this time of year!) First, preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Next, take a package of Pillsbury thin pizza crust and roll it out. Use a large cookie cutter to cut out hearts and place them on a greased baking sheet. Next, use your small cookie cutter to cut out small hearts from the pepperoni slices. Spread a thin layer of jarred pizza sauce over the hearts and cover with chopped mozzarella cheese and hearts. Bake for 5 to 8 minutes, until browned, and you’ve got pizza! Recipe from The Nerd’s Wife.
What are you making this Valentine’s Day?
