Valentine’s Day Sweet Treats
Woo you valentine with these irresistibly delicious treats.
Strawberry Panna Cotta
Strawberry panna cotta is an easy no-bake dessert, perfect to make the evening special on Valentine’s Day. Dig into this sophisticated yet simple, fruity delight and indulge in its creamy goodness.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
650g (20oz) Strawberries
1/2 cup (120ml) Whole milk, divided
1¼ cups (300ml) Heavy cream
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1/3 cup (65g) Sugar
7g Gelatin
Pinch Salt
Directions
Puree and strain the strawberries to a smooth paste.
In a bowl whisk gelatin and milk and leave it undisturbed for 10 minutes.
Simmer heavy cream, milk, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan until sugar dissolves.
Remove from heat, add vanilla extract and stir in gelatin and immediately whisk until smooth and dissolved.
Add the strawberry puree and whisk until incorporated.
Pour into the serving dishes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours and serve chilled.
Healthy Red Velvet Fudge
Wondering how to make a healthier version of your valentine’s dessert? This Red velvet fudge fits your choice that is packed with protein, healthy fats, and the goodness of beets hidden in an ultra-smooth vegan delicacy.
Prep Time: 1 hour
Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 36 pieces
Ingredients
12 oz(340 gms) cashews
1½ cups unsweetened almond milk
1 cup (250g) roasted beet puree
4 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp stevia extract
Himalayan salt
1 cup (220g) melted cacao butter
4 scoops (80g) vegan protein powder
¼ cup(20g) unsweetened cocoa powder
Directions
Add the cashews, almond milk, and beet puree in a covered container and refrigerate overnight.
The next day, blend the mixture adding in vanilla extract, stevia, and salt.
Add the protein powder, melted cacao butter, and cocoa powder and blend again.
Place parchment paper in an 8x8 inch cake tin and scoop the mixture into it.
Spread it out and refrigerate overnight.
Slice, serve, and enjoy!