Want to make a thoughtful gesture this Valentine’s Day? Try creating your very own edible gifts. From rhubarb and custard kisses to white chocolate biscotti, these recipes are sure to make an impression with the object of your affection.
White Chocolate Biscotti
Does your Valentine like something sweet with their morning cup of coffee? A batch of these white chocolate biscotti will be sure to win them over.
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The Ottolenghi Test Kitchen’s Almond, Barberry and Orange Brittle with Aleppo Chilli
If your Valentine is an Ottolenghi fan, they’ll love this almond, barberry, and orange brittle from the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen team.
Nadiya Hussain’s Rhubarb and Custard Butter Kisses
These tender, buttery biscuits are sandwiched together with a combination of white chocolate and crushed rhubarb and custard candies – the perfect present for anyone with a sweet tooth.
Heart Cookies
Covered with bright pink icing and dotted with white hearts, these crisp lemon biscuits make for a charming gift.
Jamie Oliver’s Ultimate Hot Chocolate
Keep your loved one warm and cosy for the rest of winter with this hot chocolate recipe. These quantities make enough for 16 servings, so make a batch, pop it into a jar and wrap it up this Valentine’s Day.
Raspberry Marshmallow Cake
Your Valentine will be charmed by this raspberry marshmallow cake from Hope and Greenwood. Sweet, gooey, and appropriately pink, this cake has “Valentine’s Day” written all over it.
Marzipan Hearts
If you’re short of time, you can cheat this recipe by using naturally coloured ready-made marzipan instead of homemade.
