Chocolate Pizza Heart
I found this recipe in an old cookbook and changed a few ingredients to suit my family's taste. They really enjoy this candy. You'll love how fast, fun and simple this Chocolate Pizza Heart is! Get the kids to help you spread the toppings.
—Becky Thesman, Enid, Oklahoma

Strawberry Towers
A few years ago, I hosted a Valentine's Day party for friends with a heart theme. This stunning grand finale Strawberry Towers recipe received rave reviews.
—Nancy Donato, Uniontown, Ohio

Sour Cream Sugar Cookies
I make these Sour Cream Sugar Cookies for my family and our neighbors every Valentine's Day. The heart-shaped treats stay soft for at least a week. I like to decorate them with pink frosting and then pipe lacy designs with white frosting.
—Carolyn Walton, Smoot, Wyoming

Walnut Chocolate Hearts
I've been making these cute Walnut Chocolate Hearts cookies with mom since I was a little girl. They're certainly one of my favorites and very fast to make.
—Maria Hull, Bartlett, Illinois

Be-My-Valentine Pizza
Refrigerated pizza dough makes short work of this cute and crusty, heart-shaped entree. Topped with pepperoni, three kinds of cheese, olives, onions and sauce, this yummy Be-My-Valentine Pizza will steal the show…and hearts of any age when you bring it in.
—Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Strawberry Valentine Cookies
Start a new Valentine's Day tradition with these pretty, whimsical Strawberry Valentine Cookies. Strawberry is a perfect complement to the chocolate glaze.
—Marna Heitz, Farley, Iowa

Red Velvet Heart Torte
I bake this scrumptious, fruit-topped Red Velvet Heart Torte every February 14th for my husband's birthday. The heart shape is really pretty for Valentine's Day, plus it's easier to make than it looks.
—Amy Freitag, Stanford, Illinois

Puff Pastry Hearts
These adorable cream-filled Puff Pastry Hearts are perfect for Valentine's Day or any time you want to serve a loving treat.
—Sarah C. Vasques, Milford, New Hampshire

Fruit-Filled Cupcakes
Kids will really love the fruity surprise tucked inside these sweet Fruit-Filled Cupcakes. And because the recipe is so easy and quick, they'll love to help make them! Candy hearts with cute messages also make fun toppers for these sweet treats.
—Margaret Wilson, Hemet, California


Hearts & Arrows Chocolate Garnishes

Create a pretty chocolate garnish for your Valentine's Day desserts using these easy steps:

  • Trace the design several times on a piece of paper. Place the paper on a baking sheet and cover with waxed paper.

  • Melt semi-sweet, milk, vanilla or white chocolate. The amount of melted chocolate needed depends on the number of garnishes you are making. Fill a pastry bag or a resealable plastic bag with melted chocolate. Cut a small hole in the bottom corner of the bag. The more detailed the design, the smaller the hole in the bag should be. But remember, when finished, thicker designs will be sturdier and easier to remove.

  • Following traced designs, pipe chocolate onto waxed paper. Refrigerate until the chocolate is firm, about 15 minutes.

  • Just before serving, carefully remove the hearts with a metal spatula. If designs are not to be used immediately, store in a cool dry place in a covered plastic container until needed.


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