MORE VALENTINE CUPCAKES

I'm not a big fan of valentine candy but I am a huge fan of valentine cupcakes.  Here are a few ideas if you are looking to make something for your valentine.

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EASY CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Just in time for Valentine's Day.  These little morsels of chocolate are heavenly and so easy to make.  

DIY Valentine’s Day cards for your sweetheart

Want to make something special for someone special this Valentine’s Day? Craft your way to true love on February 14 with homemade Valentine’s Day cards that have the power of Cupid’s arrow. They’re simple to make and the 3D accents make a unique touch that will surprise and delight your valentine.

A few basic office / craft supplies are all you’ll need to make them. If you don’t already have these supplies on hand, you can get everything you need at Walmart.com. Making your own cards is a simple and easy money saver, and a fun and enjoyable activity to do with kids.

PEPPERMINT MOUSSE PARFAITS

Aren't these just the cutest little peppermint mousse parfaits?  My sister made these for a family gathering using these small 4 ounce cups.  The little parfaits were topped with peppermint sticks and  mini Oreo cookies that were  dipped in white chocolate and rolled in crushed peppermint.

You can check out the recipe HERE !

Valentine Dessert Ideas

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Valentine Props & Decorations

Here are some cute valentine craft ideas.  These are perfect if you are looking for props for valentine photos.

Hearts and Ribbons

VALENTINE PARTY IDEAS

POPSUGAR

MOM AND WIFE

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Valentine Cookie Ideas

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Cristin's Cookies

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Valentine Cupcake Ideas & Inspirations

Truly Madly Sweetly Cupcakes

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Valentine Cake Ideas & Inspirations

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Brownie Marshmallow Cupcakes

This is one of my all time favorite cakes.  A rich chocolate brownie cake topped with marshmallows and chocolate. It's an old fashioned recipe that my mother used to make when I was a child and did I mention how great it smells while baking?

Check out the recipe at Sweet Southern Blue !

Chocolate covered strawberry cakes

Check out how to make these cute little bite size strawberry cakes at Sweet Southern Blue.

CHERRY MOUSSE IN HANDMADE CHOCOLATE CUPS

FOR CHOCOLATE CUPS

• Chocolate almond bark or chocolate of your choosing (2 squares of the almond bark made 5 cups)
• small paper liners

Place liners in mini muffin pan. The will help the chocolate cup keep its shape.

Melt your chocolate in the microwave at 30 second intervals until melted (my microwave took one minute to melt 2 squares of chocolate).

Spoon the chocolate into the paper liners until almost full. Let the chocolate sit for a few minutes, just until it starts to set around the edges. There are a couple of ways to remove the center. You can grasp a candy cup by the top edge of the paper and carefully remove it from the tin and invert it over you bowl of chocolate or a piece of wax paper, letting the excess drip out. This will leave a thin, even coating on the sides and bottom of your candy cup.

Scoop I used  - Purchased at my local Walmart

I found that using a small melon baller or cookie scoop worked much better since you don't have to remove the cups of chocolate from the muffin tin. Once the edges have started setting, simply take the melon baller/cookie scoop and scoop out the center the way you would make a melon ball. The chocolate should be soft and will scoop out easily.  

FOR CHERRY MOUSSE 

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup of heavy whipping cream
• 1 cups white chocolate chips (I used Ghirardelli)
• 3 tablespoons of cherry jello
• Red food color – optional

* This will fill about 20 chocolate cups.



DIRECTIONS

1. Place mixing bowl and beaters in freezer to chill.
2. Melt white chocolate chips in microwave for 30 seconds. Keep microwaving the chips in 30 second intervals until melted and set aside to cool a little.
3. Beat whipping cream until desired thickness in reached. (if you have never used whipping cream, it should have a similar consistency to Cool Whip)
4. Pour the melted chocolate into the whipped cream. Add powdered jello and fold the
5. chocolate and jello powder into the whipped cream. If you over mix it, the cream you worked so hard to fluff will fall. It will still taste great so if it happens, do not stress about it.
6. Place you mousse into a piping bag or zip lock bag with corner cut. Pipe it into your chocolate cups. Top it with chocolate curls, cherries, or more chocolate.

Strawberry Cheesecake Pudding

I used to think that banana pudding was the best....until I came up with this version! This cheesecake pudding,loaded with strawberries and vanilla wafers , is irresistible!! ♥

Strawberry Cheesecake Pudding

Ingredients:
1 pint fresh strawberries, chopped
1 package (4 ½ cup servings) cheesecake instant pudding mix
1 (14oz) can condensed milk
1 cup water
2 cups Cool Whip
Vanilla wafers

Combine condensed milk and water in a small bowl. Add the pudding mix and stir until dissolved. Refrigerate until soft set (approximately five minutes). Gently fold in Cool Whip

Evenly layer the vanilla wafers, pudding mixture, and strawberries into six dessert cups.

Top it with a scoop of Cool Whip and a vanilla wafer if desired.

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Strawberry Valentine S'mores

Ingredients:

Small heart shaped marshmallows

Heart shaped Dove chocolate candies

Graham crackers

Chocolate chips for melting

Cut graham crackers into small squares. Place a Dove chocolate heart on top of each square. Cut a small heart shaped marshmallow in half. Place half of the marshmallow, sticky side down, on top of the chocolate heart. Drizzle with melted chocolate.

*Pop them in the microwave for a few seconds right before eating to soften, if desired.

Cupid Treats

 These cute little bite size treats will not last long, so double the recipe!  I made them one day while I was at my daughter’s apartment. Everyone kept asking what I was making, but when I started putting the frosting between the crackers…..the kitchen was full. Lol     What is that smell? They look so good! Can I have one? You have to love college kids and their appetites!

Ingredients:

7 graham crackers

12 oz Chocolate flavored coating or chocolate chips

Strawberry frosting

Candy heart sprinkles

1.) Cut each graham cracker into eight squares.

2.) Melt chocolate coating or chips in a small bowl in the microwave

3.) Coat each square into the melted chocolate then place on wax paper to harden.

4.) Sprinkle candy hearts over chocolate covered crackers before it dries.

5.) When chocolate is dry, use your favorite strawberry frosting to sandwich between two crackers.

Cupid Treats

Ingredients:

7 graham crackers

12 oz Chocolate flavored coating or chocolate chips

Strawberry frosting

Candy heart sprinkles

1.) Cut each graham cracker into eight squares.

2.) Melt chocolate coating or chips in a small bowl in the microwave

3.) Coat each square into the melted chocolate then place on wax paper to harden.

4.) Sprinkle candy hearts over chocolate covered crackers before it dries.

5.) When chocolate is dry, use your favorite strawberry frosting to sandwich between two crackers.