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These Cupid-Approved Valentine's Day Desserts Will Make Your Heart Skip a Beat - POPSUGAR United Kingdom

Posted: 21 Jan 2021 09:10 AM PST

It doesn't matter if you're in a relationship, casually dating, or single — the best part about Valentine's Day is definitely the desserts. From plates of cookies to festively decorated cakes and extravagant multilayer cheesecakes, there are so many sweets that can make you fall in love. And baking them is almost as fun as eating them . . . almost. From delectable cupcakes to supersweet pastries, these recipes are made with a whole lot of love.

We've rounded up some of the best V-Day recipes that include some of the holiday's most popular flavours and colours, including chocolate, red velvet, strawberry, and more. Whether you're having a romantic night with your one true love or you're spending time with your galentines, these treats will make anyone's heart skip a beat. Keep reading for the most mouthwatering Valentine's Day dessert recipes, ahead.

— Additional reporting by Lauren Harano

Easy dessert recipes to sweeten up your New Year’s Eve party - Times of India

Posted: 31 Dec 2020 12:00 AM PST

No celebration or festivity is complete without a hearty and delightful dessert. And if it's a New Year's Eve party, a delicious sweet dish is a must. With the year 2021 around the corner, many of us are planning to organize parties for our friends, family and loved ones. Also, 2020 has been an eventful one in its own way with the coronavirus pandemic forcing people all over the world to stay indoors. Thus, ending the year with a sweet bite is also a way of entering into the new year on a cheerful note.

If you are organizing a New Year's Eve party at your home and are worried about what to cook for dessert, here we are to your rescue!

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02/6​Chocolate Nutella Pudding

1. Chop 1/2 cup any chocolate; set aside. Whisk 1/4 cup each of cornstarch, sugar and cocoa powder, and 1 tsp. salt in a saucepan. Very slowly add 3 cups milk, whisking constantly, until lump-free. Cook over medium heat for 7–10 minutes.

2. Remove from heat. Whisk in one-quarter of the chopped chocolate until smooth. Add remaining chocolate in three additions, whisking after each addition, until chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. Add 1 tsp. vanilla essence.

3. Place 1 cup Nutella in a medium bowl and add about 1/2 cup warm pudding mixture. Whisk until smooth, then whisk in remaining pudding mixture until incorporated. Chill until completely set.

4. Meanwhile, crush ½ cup dried fruits (almonds, cashews, walnuts, raisins) and cook in 2 tbsp. butter over medium heat until butter is browned. Let cool.

5. When the pudding is chilled, transfer to a large bowl and whisk until smooth before serving. Top with dried fruits and a sprinkle of sea salt.

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03/6​Chocolate Mousse with Berries

1. In a saucepan, melt 1/4 cup chocolate chips with 1 tbsp. water; stir until smooth. Stir a small amount of hot chocolate mixture into 1 egg yolk (lightly beaten); return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in 1 tsp. vanilla essence. Quickly transfer to a small bowl. Stir occasionally until completely cooled.

2. In a small bowl, beat 1/2 cup whipping cream until it begins to thicken. Add 1 tbsp. sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Fold into cooled chocolate mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Garnish with whipped cream and raspberries/strawberries before serving.

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04/6​Strawberry Sorbet

1. Place 1/4 cup lemon juice, 2 cups powdered sugar and 3.5 cup fresh strawberries in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth.

2. Transfer to a freezer container; freeze until firm and serve.

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05/6​Peanut Butter Fudge

1. Melt 500 gm. white candy coating in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in 1 cup creamy peanut butter and 1 cup chopped walnuts.

2. Spread into a greased square pan. Chill until firm. Cut into squares and serve.

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06/6​Chocolate Dipped Apple Rings

1. Preheat oven to 120 C. Core 1 kg. apples and cut crosswise into thin slices. In a shallow bowl, mix 1.5 cups sugar and 2 tbsp. cinnamon. Dip apple slices in sugar mixture to coat both sides. Arrange in a single layer on parchment-lined baking sheets.

2. Bake for 1 hour, turn and bake again for 60 minutes until apples are dry. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

3. In the top of a metal bowl over simmering water, melt 350 gm. semisweet chocolate; stir until smooth. Dip apple slices in chocolate, place on parchment paper and decorate with sprinkles. Let stand until set and serve.

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