Love is in the air ♥
As we come closer to the Valentine's Day, I thought it would be only right to have an entire blog post dedicated to the special occasion. I am aware that not everybody out there is a fan of Valentine's Day and some people might actually despise it. However, whether you enjoy V-day or hate it, whether you are going to be spending it with that special someone or with close friends or by yourself, in your room, watching films, this blog post is one that you should continue reading!
It is always nice to have some homemade treats every now and then and what makes it even better is having them Valentine's themed. These are a few DIY treats perfect for Valentine's Day that are delicious and easy to make, you can even make this on Valentine's Day as it is a really fun couples' activity.
Red Velvet Milkshakes
Ingredients:-
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
- 3 tbsp red velvet cake mix
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
Method:-
- Blend all the ingredients together until smooth.
THAT'S IT !!!! haha, how simple !
Chocolate Shortbread Heart Cookies
Ingredients:-
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- Sprinkles for decorating
Method;-
- Sift the flour, cocoa powder and salt together and set it aside.
- Using a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy for about 3 minutes. Mis in the vanilla extract and then slowly add the flour mixture and mix until combined. Between 2 sheets of waxed paper, roll the dough until 1/4 inch thick. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 175 degrees celcius. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
- Cut out the cookies in heart shapes using a cookie cutter and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes or until firm. Cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes and then transfer them to a wire cooling rack and cool completely.
- When cooled, dip the cookies into melted chocolate and sprinkle with sprinkles.
Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Filling
Ingredients:-
- 1 box red velvet cake mix
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Method:-
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, oil and vanilla extract
- Scoop out 1 tablespoon sized pieces of dough and drop them into powdered sugar to coat them. Place them on a cookie sheet, leave room between them.
- Bake for 7-10 minutes and let them cool.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add vanilla and slowly add powdered sugar.
- Pipe onto the bottom half of the cookies and sandwich the top cookie with them.
Valentine's Day Snack Mix
Ingredients:-
- Mini pretzels
- Popcorn
- Cereal of your choice
- Nuts of your choice
- Pink, red and white M&Ms or other chocolate/candy
Method:-
- Line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
- Place all of the ingredients together except the M&Ms and any other chocolates/candies. Mix well.
- Melt the different coloured chocolate individually. Using a spoon, drizzle the chocolate over the snacks and mix to until lightly coated.
- Add in more M&Ms and candy hearts and stir to combine. Keep in an airtight bag or mason jar.
White Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake
Ingredients:-
- 1, 9oz box chocolate wafer cookies
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup frozen raspberries
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp sugar
- 16oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 eggs + 2 egg yolks
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4oz white chocolate, melted
Method:-
- Preheat oven to 175 degrees celcius.
- In a food processor, blend wafer cookies until completely crushed and pour in melted butter and mix until moist. Transfer into a 9 inch square baking pan and press into an even layer with fingers.
- Bake for 8 minutes. Reduce temperature to 120 degrees celcius.
- Combine raspberries and 1 tbsp sugar in a food processor and blend until smooth. Strain through a fine sieve into a bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and remaining 1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp sugar until smooth. Add in eggs and yolks one at a time. Add flour and vanilla extract and mix until combines. Fold in white chocolate.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over the crust and spread evenly. Drop spoonfuls of raspberry puree on top and using a cocktail stick, marble it through the cheesecake mixture. Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes until the edges are pale golden. Let it cool completely on a wire rack and the refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
After food, the next thing is..... Clothes !!!!
For this occasion, you can go really glamorous or simple and sweet or comfy and lovely. Here are a few outfit ideas for Valentine's Day.
- Simple red dress
- Cream/ light gold statement necklace
- Diamond studs
- Gold bangle
- Glittery gold infinity bracelet
- Black and red, heart cut out dress
- Black skinny belt
- Black stilettos
- Black heart studs
- Black stack bracelets
- Black clutch
- Red lip and nail polish
- White sleeveless top
- Dark red high-low skirt
- Gold skinny belt
- Dark red pumps
- Glittery gold clutch
- Dark red feather earrings
- Gold and dark red ring
- Gold bangle
- Pale cream dress
- Black skinny belt
- Black mary jane pumps
- Black statement necklace
- Glittery gold bow studs
- Red lip
- Creamy white shirt
- Pale pink skirt
- Nude pumps
- Nude clutch
- Gold heart shaped studs
- Gold ring
- White jumper with a sparkly red heart
- Black skinny jeans
- Red converse sneakers
- Gold charm bracelet
- Red bow
- Brown cross body bag
- Cream jumper with a sparkly red heart
- Red skinny pants
- Red pumps
- Red handbag
- Sparkly red heart studs
I hope all of you have a great Valentine's Day filled with lots of love and happiness. For those of you out there who will be celebrating it with your other half, have an amazing day as it truly is a special occasion and even if you are single, ready to mingle, it does not mean you have to spend your day being sad or lonely. Go out there and have fun with your best mates or just treat it as a normal day.
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Happy Valentine's Day !!!! ♥
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