Valentine's Day Recipes - Coastal Living

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Waialua Chocolate Tart with Sable Crust

Even the crust is chocolate, thanks to two tablespoons of cocoa powder added to the dough. Serve with tangy fruit, such as raspberries and blackberries, for a tropical twist.

Recipe: Waialua Chocolate Tart with Sable Crust

Photo: Jean Allsopp

Chocolate-Espresso Pots de Crème with Benne Seed Coins

This mousselike dessert and benne seed cookies are an indulgent twist on milk and cookies. Tip: Instant espresso powder blends best but fine-ground instant coffee works too.

Recipe: Chocolate-Espresso Pots de Crème with Benne Seed Coins

Photo: Fran Gealer

Chocolate-Bourbon Cake

Believe it or not, this cake has only 1½ tablespoons of flour. Not a fan of bourbon? The recipe is still a winner without it.

Recipes: Chocolate-Bourbon Cake

Photo: Alan Richardson

Oregon Chocolate-Cherry Cookies

A semisweet chocolate drizzle gives these gooey-on-the-inside, crisp-on-the-outside sweets a professional look.

Recipe: Oregon Chocolate-Cherry Cookies

Photo: Howard L. Puckett

Christmas Eve Hot Chocolate

A triple dose of liquors—coffee liqueur, crème de cocoa, and brandy—creates a smooth, adults-only hot cocoa that’s ideal for a chilly day.

Recipe: Christmas Eve Hot Chocolate

Photo: Fran Gealer

Chocolate Earl Grey Pound Cake

Earl Grey tea infuses a traditional pound cake with unexpected floral flavor.

Recipe: Chocolate Earl Grey Pound Cake

Photo: Sara Gray

Chocolate Truffle Loaf with Raspberry Sauce

This easy, make-ahead dessert sounds fancy but employs basic pantry staples.

Recipe: Chocolate Truffle Loaf with Raspberry Sauce

Photo: Ray Kachatorian

Tres Leches Boston Cream Cake

A few extra ingredients, such as buttermilk and sweetened condensed milk, take a standard cake mix to a whole new level.

Recipe: Tres Leches Boston Cream Cake

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Cranberry-and-Pistachio Brownie Bites

Infuse homemade brownies with bits of dried cranberries and pistachios for a flavorful texture twist. If you’re craving a Northwestern spin, sub in dried cherries and hazelnuts.

Recipe: Cranberry-and-Pistachio Brownie Bites

Photo: Jay Graham

Mousse au Chocolat

A crisp cookie garnish makes this indulgence even more elegant. Cover and chill the mousse without the garnish until ready to serve.

Recipe: Mousse au Chocolat

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