Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Valentine's Day Recipe Selections


Mango Sangria
by Dove Chocolate Discoveries



Ingredients:
· 1 bottle dry white wine (Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc work well)
· 3 tablespoons peach schnapps
· 2 packets DOVE CHOCOLATE DISCOVERIES™ Mango Dessert Sauce
· 1 orange, sliced
· 1 lemon, sliced
· 1 lime, sliced
· 5-6 mint leaves
· 3-4 large strawberries, quartered, or 1 pint raspberries
· club or lemon-lime soda and ice, for topping off glasses of sangria at table
Directions:
1. In a large pitcher, whisk together wine, schnapps and Mango Dessert Sauce.
2. Add sliced orange, lemon, lime, and mint leaves to pitcher. Chill sangria in refrigerator for several hours, or overnight.
3. To serve, spoon fruits into glasses, adding a few quartered strawberries or raspberries in each glass. Pour sangria over top of the fruit.
4. Top glasses off with a splash of soda and ice, if desired.
Chef’s Tip:
Substitute sparkling wine for white wine for a delicious Bellini!
MAKES 1 PITCHER, ABOUT 6 GLASSES.



Raspberry Daiquiri Swirled Brownies
By DOVE CHOCOLATE DISCOVERIES






Ingredients
- 1 box DCD Truffle Fudge Brownie Mix, prepared using recipe on box.
- 1 packet DCD Raspberry Daiquiri Mix
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 1 egg
Directions:
1. Prepare Brownie Mix batter as directed.
2. In a separate bowl, cream together softened cream cheese, Daiquiri Mix, and egg.
3. Pour brownie batter into prepared 8” baking pan, and drop dollops of Daiquiri cream Mixture on top of the brownie batter one inch apart.
4. Swirl together using a dinner knife. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Cut into 2” squares and serve.



Red Velvet & Merlot Fudge Trifle
by Dove Chocolate Discoveries






Prepare Red Velvet Pancake Mix as directed and bake in a loaf pan at 350 Degrees for 28-32 minutes, or until baked thoroughly. When cool, cut the cake into large chunks.

Prepare White Chocolate Mousse using DCD Mousse Mix and Chef Series White Chocolate.

In a wine glass, layer cake pieces, DCD Merlot Fudge Sauce, White Chocolate Mousse, and 

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Drown in Sweet Goodness this Valentine's Day by Catherine Godbey with Decatur Daily Living



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