Valentine’s Day Desserts That Set Hearts Aflutter

Valentine's Day is much more than a day to say “I love you”. It is a day where every small gesture, such as a thoughtful bottle of wine or a homemade dessert can go a long way.

Why settle for a box of chocolates or a gift! These desserts will sweeten up your Valentine's Day and are super easy to make!

Red Dessert Pizza with Raspberries and Mixed Fruits:

LIST OF INGREDIENTS:

• 3 1/3 CUPS of selfrising flour

• 9 OZ. of raspberries

• 7 OZ. of ricotta cheese

• 2/3 CUP of cantaloupe

• 4 OZ. of blueberries

• 4 OZ. of blackberries

• 1 1/2 OZ. of shelled pistachios

• 1 1/2 OZ. of granulated sugar

• One peach

• Mint or lemon balm

• Cane sugar

METHOD:

1. To make red dessert pizza with raspberries and mixed fruits, first blend 5 oz of the raspberries with 3 tbsp sugar, then strain through a sieve to remove the seeds.

2. Spread the resulting sauce over two thin circles of dough, then sprinkle the edges with cane sugar and bake in a fan oven for 15-18 minutes at 400°F.

3. Remove from the oven, leave to cool, then top the pizzas with the peach wedges, the remaining raspberries, the blueberries, the sliced melon, the pistachios, the ricotta, lemon balm or mint leaves, as well as pistachios, Greek yogurt and/or edible flowers to taste.

Source:

https://www.lacucinaitaliana.com/italian-food/menu/10-valentines-day-desserts-that-set-hearts-aflutter