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Delicious Valentine’s Day Recipes to Try at Home

4 Feb 2025

by Chef's Play

Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love, and what better way to express your affection than through food? Dubai and the UAE have a rich culture of culinary indulgence, from luxurious chocolate desserts to fine pastries infused with gourmet ingredients. This Valentine’s Day, bring the romance of fine dining into your home with these three exquisite recipes: Decadent Chocolate Lava Cake, Pistachio & White Chocolate Mousse, and Gourmet Truffle Croissants. Whether you're planning a romantic dinner or a cozy breakfast in bed, these dishes will make your celebration unforgettable.

Easy & Romantic Recipes for Valentine’s Day

Decadent Chocolate Lava Cake

Chocolate desserts hold a special place in the hearts of dessert lovers in Dubai and the UAE, where premium-quality ingredients are highly valued. Dubai's thriving café culture and love for gourmet desserts make lava cake a popular choice in fine-dining restaurants and luxury hotels. With this recipe, you can bring that indulgence into your home.

Why Chocolate Lava Cake?

Chocolate is known as the food of love, and a warm, molten center makes this dessert even more tempting. It’s a perfect blend of texture and flavor—crisp on the outside, soft and gooey on the inside. Plus, it pairs beautifully with ice cream, fresh berries, or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

100g dark chocolate (70% cocoa) – Available on ChefsPlay
100g unsalted butter
2 eggs
2 egg yolks
80g caster sugar
40g all-purpose flour
1 tsp vanilla extract
A pinch of salt
Butter and cocoa powder for greasing ramekins

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F). Grease the inside of your ramekins with butter and lightly dust with cocoa powder.
Melt the dark chocolate and butter over a double boiler or microwave in short intervals, stirring until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until the mixture becomes pale and slightly thickened.
Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the eggs and sugar. Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Sift in the flour and fold until just combined.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared ramekins, filling about ¾ full. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
Let the cakes sit for 1 minute, then carefully run a knife around the edges and invert onto plates. Serve immediately with a scoop of Chef's Plays sugar-free vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Pistachio and White Chocolate Mousse

Pistachios have deep cultural significance in the Middle East, especially in the UAE, where they are used in a variety of traditional and modern desserts. This Pistachio and White Chocolate Mousse is a perfect way to impress your Valentine, combining the richness of pistachios with the creamy sweetness of white chocolate.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

100g white chocolate – Available on ChefsPlay
50g pistachio paste– Available on ChefsPlay
200ml heavy cream
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
Crushed pistachios for garnish

Instructions:

Melt the white chocolate over a double boiler and mix in the pistachio paste.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream, honey, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the white chocolate and pistachio mixture.
Divide into serving glasses and chill for at least 2 hours.
Garnish with crushed pistachios before serving.

Gourmet Truffle Croissants

Dubai is known for its love of fine dining and gourmet ingredients, and truffles are often featured in luxury dishes across the city’s top restaurants. These Gourmet Truffle Croissants bring that high-end culinary experience into your home, making for a decadent Valentine’s Day breakfast.