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


Chocolate-Mint Hearts
Someone may be dipping a pear in chocolate fondue this very moment, but for the rest of us, it's breezier to dip these Chocolate-Mint Hearts cookies in minty chocolate for a quick indulgence.
—Sheri Livermore, Waukesha, Wisconsin


Almond French Toast Hearts
I like to surprise my family at breakfast by having Almond French Toast Hearts on the table. Confectioners' sugar, strawberries and almond butter tastefully top off each bite.
—Donna Cline, Pensacola, Florida


Chocolate-Frosted Heart Cookies
These Chocolate-Frosted Heart Cookies are a real treat. I'm sure you'll love them! For a faster set, place cookies in the fridge after frosting. They'll be ready to eat in moments!
—Jackie Messina, Chardon, Ohio


Valentine Heart Cakes
Show your Valentine how much you care by serving up one of these adorable Valentine Heart Cakes this year. These sweet treats are a cinch to put together and offer limitless variations for the toppings of your choice!
—Taste of Home Test Kitchen


Have a Heart Cupcakes
Every now and then we all need a little love! Bake up a dozen of these little Have a Heart Cupcakes as a thank-you gift or for Valentine's Day.
—Taste of Home Test Kitchen


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


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




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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