Aldi’s Cute Cheese Assortment for Valentine’s Day Has Us Head Over Heels
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022
Aldi wants to win your heart with its Valentine's Day cheeses!
Looking for a way to say “I love you” on Valentine’s Day? I can whole-HEART-edly endorse starting with the tastebuds. You could give the gift of chocolate. But our beloved discount grocer, Aldi, is offering an adorable Valentine’s Day cheese assortment.
It’s perfect—because cheese is one of the 5 things you need to buy at Aldi.
Here Are the Cheeses to Choose From
The cheeses are all Aldi Finds, so start looking for ’em ASAP on January 29. Each cheese is only $3.99 for 5.3 ounces, so mix and match with abandon:
- Wensleydale Cheese with Raspberries and White Chocolate: Let’s say you have a sweet tooth, while your sweetheart is a sucker for savory flavors. How do you choose? The Wensleydale cheese is a balanced combo, and even better: it’s heart-shaped.
- Mature Cheddar: The English cheddar also comes in a Valentine’s Day-ready heart shape and is wrapped in a classic Valentine’s Day bright red wax.
- Wensleydale Cheese with Gin and Rhubarb: Spread on freshly-baked crusty French bread or on homemade crispy crackers. Yum!
Feel like making a Valentine’s Day-inspired cheese board? Here’s your guide.
More Heart-Shaped Foods That Are Too Cute
Feel the love—Aldi has all sorts of heart-shaped Aldi Finds to look for on January 29. Here are our top picks:
- Reggano Valentine’s Day Pasta: It’s heart-shaped, need we say more? Serve with a romantic dinner.
- Shortbread Cookie Hearts: They come in cherry or strawberry, and we just can’t decide between them.
- Chocolate Truffle Hearts: It’s a Valentine’s Day classic through and through.
- Valentine Hearts Fruit Flavored Snacks: When you need a heart-shaped snack fit for a lunchbox!
Find a Tasty Way to Say I Love You:
Conversation CupcakesEnjoy frosting sweet sentiments onto these valentines cupcakes by baking a batch ahead of time using no-fuss cake mix. You don't even need a heart-shaped muffin tin to make them. — Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Your sweetie will love these other Valentine's Day cupcakes, too.
Tuxedo StrawberriesDress up special occasions with these high-fashion fruit treats! The strawberries are easy to decorate, and folks love them. —Gisella Sellers, Seminole, Florida
Stay in and make your significant other one of these easy Valentine's Day dinners.
Chocolate Pecan FondueWhen our kids have friends sleep over, I like to surprise them with this chocolate treat. Our favorite dippers include fruit, marshmallows, cookies and pound cake. —Suzanne McKinley, Lyons, Georgia
Editor's tip: Pair these sweet desserts with a few savory Valentine's Day appetizers for a balanced holiday spread.
Dipped Cherry CookiesOur seven children and four grandkids voted this festive, flavorful cookie a “keeper.” We gave a batch to our mail carrier, in thanks for trudging through so much snow, and she asked for the recipe. —Ruth Anne Dale, Titusville, Pennsylvania
Check out even more Valentine's Day cookie recipes.
Chocolate Cream CupcakesMy favorite hockey team the Boston Bruins inspired these cupcakes. Add a love note on top using a little white icing. —Alisa Christensen, Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Take a look at these Valentine's Day cake recipes.
Heart-Shaped Cinnamon Coffee CakesI enjoy making this lovely coffee cake for anniversaries, Valentine's Day and other special occasions. I found the recipe more than 30 years ago, and I've been making it ever since. The delicious treat is a hit with family and friends.
-Norma Hammond, Leland, Iowa
Raspberry Coconut BallsMy family loves Hostess Zingers, especially the raspberry flavor coated with coconut, inspiring this treat to make for school bake sales. We can make about four dozen in 30 minutes, and they sell out fast! —Pam Clark, Wheaton, Illinois
Marbled Meringue HeartsPretty pastel cookies are a fun way to brighten any special occasion. Replace the vanilla with a different extract for a change of flavor. —Laurie Herr, Westford, Vermont
Here are some romantic Valentine's Day dinners to make at home.
Slow-Cooker Chocolate Pots de CremeLunch on the go just got a whole lot sweeter. Tuck jars of rich chocolate custard into lunch bags for a midday treat. These desserts in a jar are fun for picnics, too. —Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado. Impress your partner with these romantic desserts.
Chocolate Framboise ParfaitsHaving unexpected company? Make a fabulous dessert in minutes and relieve some of the stress of presenting a beautiful finish to the meal! It doesn’t get any easier than these quick, delicious parfaits. —Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida
Butter CookiesThis great butter cookie recipe is a favorite of my nephews, who love the creamy frosting. —Ruth Griggs, South Hill, Virginia
Cranberry-Kissed Chocolate SilkI combined fresh cranberry salad with the rich custard known as pots de crème, and the result is ever so elegant compared to the usual desserts. —Carmell Childs, Clawson, Utah
Mini Cherry CheesecakesThese little cheesecakes make a fun dessert that's just right for cooks who don't have a lot of time for fussy recipes. Plus, you get to eat a whole mini cheesecake yourself! —Kay Keller, Morenci, Michigan
Valentine CutoutsCool, fruity and creamy, these gelatin valentine cut outs are noticeably richer than plain gelatin. They're a fun finger food that can be easily cut into whichever shape you'd like for any holiday or theme.
—Annette Ellyson, Carolina, West Virginia
Nutella-Stuffed StrawberriesGourmet strawberries are pricey to order but easy to make. We serve strawberries with hazelnut spread as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or dessert. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
Shortbread HeartsThese flaky cookies melt in your mouth. Dipped in chocolate, they look festive.—Barbara Birk, St. George, Utah
Originally Published: January 03, 2020
