Classic Valentine's Day Food Ideas for Party
Delight your special someone with these classic Valentine's Day recipes, featuring sweetheart caprese skewers, romantic raspberry brie bites, and chocolate-dipped strawberry hearts. Perfect for a party or a romantic evening, these easy-to-make treats are sure to impress.
Equipment
- Small wooden skewers
- Platter
- Oven
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- 2-inch cookie cutter
- Microwave-safe bowl or double boiler
Ingredients
Sweetheart Caprese Skewers
- 1 Cherry or grape tomatoes red ones for the theme!
- 1 Small mozzarella balls bocconcini or ciliegine
- Fresh basil leaves
- Balsamic glaze store-bought
- Small wooden skewers
Romantic Raspberry Brie Bites
- Puff pastry sheet store-bought, thawed
- 4-6 oz Brie cheese wheel
- Raspberry preserves or jam
- Fresh raspberries for garnish
Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Hearts
- Fresh strawberries medium to large, ripe
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- White chocolate chips for drizzling
- Sprinkles, chopped nuts, or edible glitter for decorating
- Parchment paper or wax paper
Instructions
Sweetheart Caprese Skewers
- Wash and dry cherry tomatoes and basil leaves, then drain mozzarella balls.
- Thread tomato, basil, and mozzarella onto skewers, repeating the pattern until the skewer is full.
- Arrange skewers on a platter and drizzle with balsamic glaze just before serving.
Romantic Raspberry Brie Bites
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), then unroll puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut pastry circles or hearts, place half on parchment-lined baking sheet, and top with brie and raspberry preserves.
- Cover with remaining pastry cutouts, sealing edges with a fork, and make a small cut on top for steam.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown, cool slightly, and garnish with fresh raspberries.
Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Hearts
- Wash and thoroughly dry strawberries to ensure chocolate adheres properly.
- Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave or double boiler until smooth.
- Dip each strawberry two-thirds into melted chocolate, let excess drip, and place on parchment paper; drizzle with white chocolate and add decorations before chocolate sets.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes until chocolate is completely set.
Notes
For the Caprese skewers, use fresh, ripe ingredients for the best flavor. When making the Brie bites, ensure the puff pastry is fully thawed but still cold enough to work with easily. For the chocolate-dipped strawberries, perfect drying is key for a smooth chocolate coating. Feel free to experiment with different chocolate types and toppings for variety. These recipes are best enjoyed fresh, but Caprese skewers can be assembled a few hours ahead and drizzled just before serving, and Brie bites can be stored at room temperature for a day. Leftover chocolate-dipped strawberries should be refrigerated and consumed within 1-2 days.