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Valentine's Day Make-ahead

  • How To make Crepes

    25 min
    Vegetarian
    Homemade French crêpes are so much fun and surprisingly easy to make using a simple blender batter and a nonstick skillet. They can go sweet or savory, depending on your preference!
  • Chocolate Ganache Torte

    1 hr, 15 min
    This over-the-top rich chocolate ganache torte is made with two pounds of chocolate, a stick of butter, and a cup of cream. It earns being called Death-By-Chocolate!

  • 16 min
    Gluten-Free
    This dark and dreamy chocolate pudding is just minutes away in the microwave! (Plus some time to chill!) This recipe is so easy and fool-proof, you're going to love it.
  • Walnut Mocha Torte

    1 hr, 25 min
    German-style torte made with ground walnuts, whipped eggs, and bread crumbs, and a mocha whipped cream frosting.
  • Strawberry Mousse with white chocolate

    1 hr
    Gluten-Free
    This smooth and creamy Strawberry Mousse is made with fresh strawberries, cream, gelatin, sugar, lemon juice and white chocolate. It's the perfect make-ahead dessert!
  • Close up of the best chocolate cheeescake with dripping ganache frosting on a white background.

    14 hrs
    Calling all chocolate lovers! This Triple Chocolate Cheesecake is rich, creamy, and decadent. The chocolate cookie base is the perfect crisp foundation for the luscious, creamy filling. The whole thing is topped with none other than chocolate ganache. Make this chocolate cheesecake for a rainy day or your holiday table.
  • Whole choclate layer cake with chocolate swiss meringue buttercream swirls on top, dusted with powdered sugar against a dark background

    2 hrs, 10 min
    This rich, tender chocolate cake is easy enough to make for a casual dessert but can be a showstopper for any special event. It comes together with just one bowl, a whisk, and 30 minutes in the oven. This homemade chocolate layer cake is a chocolate lover’s dream.