Valentine's Day Dessert Box
A delightful homemade dessert box featuring chocolate truffles, heart-shaped cookies, and fresh strawberries, perfect for celebrating love on Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
Chocolate Truffles
- 200 g dark chocolate Chopped
- 100 g heavy cream Can substitute with coconut cream for lactose-free option
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Heart-Shaped Cookies
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter Softened, can use plant-based butter for vegan option
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 ea egg Can substitute with aquafaba for vegan option
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ cup milk
- Fresh strawberries to serve Wash and hull before serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all the ingredients and measure them precisely.
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it gently simmers. Pour over chopped dark chocolate in a bowl and let sit for about a minute before stirring until smooth.
- Chill the chocolate mixture in the refrigerator for about one hour until firm.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine flour and baking powder, then gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4-inch thickness, cut with heart-shaped cookie cutters, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden, then cool completely.
- Scoop out the chilled truffle mixture and roll into small balls, coating with powdered sugar or cocoa powder if desired.
Notes
Store leftover cookies and truffles in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or refrigerate for up to a week. Can be frozen for up to three months.