Chocolate is actually good for us. Let me rephrase that before you make a run on the store. Dark chocolate is actually full of good things like antioxidants that help to keep our bodies healthy. Consuming a little dark chocolate each day has a beneficial effect.

Remind your sweetie of that on Valentine’s Day. As long as you purchase dark chocolate, they don’t have to feel guilty about eating sweets. Use some dark chocolate to create homemade chocolate desserts to enjoy on Valentine’s Day.

A favorite chocolate dessert is lava cakes. Just like the name implies, once you cut into the cake, the gooey chocolate runs out of the center. Use a stencil to create a powdered sugar heart on top of each one.

When making chocolate desserts that call for melted chocolate it is important to do it right. We have all had those boo-boo’s in the kitchen with chocolate that we’d rather not mention. For instance, turning the burner on high will not melt the chocolate any faster—neither will adding water to the pan and swirling the chocolate around. All you’ll end up with is a very expensive mess.

Chocolate bricks are not cheap so use them sparingly and wisely. If you need to melt chocolate, do so in a non-stick saucepan. Chocolate melts best over low heat.

You don’t need to stir the chocolate for it to melt. Once the chocolate takes on a glassy appearance, it has melted. The chocolate can be removed from the heat and stirred into the recipe.

Even a hint of chocolate in the dessert can be tasted by us chocolate connoisseurs. If you are making a cake, add a bit of melted chocolate to turn it into a chocolate pound cake or a chocolate cheesecake.

For a sinful dessert create icing to top your chocolate creations. A chocolate cake, cupcake, or pie covered in chocolate icing or chocolate sauce makes it heavenly. Only those with a really sweet tooth can handle such a chocolate dessert. It is not for newbies.

There are tons of chocolate desserts you can create for Valentine’s Day to surprise your gal or guy. Try out some chocolate truffles or a chocolate trifle bowl dessert. Chocolate is also an aphrodisiac so watch out if you eat too much!

Valentine Chocolate Recipe

What You Need:

8 (1 oz) squares milk chocolate

How to Make It:

This is really simple!

Place the chocolate squares in a microwave safe bowl.

Microwave on high 1 minute remove the bowl and stir.

Continue at 30 second intervals until the chocolate is completely melted and
smooth being sure to stir after each 30 seconds.

Allow the mixture to cool about 5 minutes.

Lay wax paper on a flat surface and spread the chocolate mixture on the wax
paper to desired thickness.

Place the chocolate on the wax paper in the refrigerator for 10 minutes or until
the chocolate is firm but still pliable.

Remove and place on the flat surface.

Use heart shaped cookie cutters of different sizes to cut out the solid chocolate
hearts.

Serving Size:  24 to 32 hearts

You can add special flavorings like orange or raspberry to make these extra special.

These chocolates would be perfect if you are proposing to pop the ring in while it’s still a little warm. What a great way to propose! If you are looking for more ideas on how to propose to your sweetheart this valentines day here are over 100 proposal ideas.

Cherish You Strawberry Delight

What You Need:

1/2 C semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 C heavy whipping cream
2 T orange juice
2 C fresh strawberries, sliced
4 slices pound cake, cubed

How to Make It:

Place the chocolate chips into a small saucepan.

Pour the whipping cream over the chips.

Place the pan on low heat and stirring constantly melt the chips until they are
smooth.

Remove the pan from heat and blend in the orange juice.

Cool the mixture about 30 or until room temperature.

Place the sliced strawberries in the bottom of dessert cups.

Layer the pound cake on top of the strawberries.

Spoon the chocolate mixture over the top.

Serving Size:  4

What better way to tell your loved ones how much you cherish them.  Serve this
dessert and they will have no doubts.  Not fond of strawberries then use
raspberries, orange slices or your favorite fruit instead.