Valentine’s Day isn’t complete without chocolate and dessert! So, of course, I made way more than I should have.
Chocolate Ganache Tart
I used this recipe, substituting 1 13.5 oz can of coconut milk for the heavy cream. I also added rosewater, since I saw a similar recipe for a chocolate tart with it included. But that made the tart (which otherwise would have been awesome) taste like crap. I actually threw the rest away after me and Jon split half a slice. And I never throw things like that away. But there’s no way I was going to eat the rest. Oh well. Lesson learned! At least it looked pretty.
Pecan Linzer Cookies with Raspberry Jam
I used this recipe, substituting margarine for the butter, Ener-G egg replacer for the egg, and raspberry jam insted of the cherry. THESE ARE SO GOOD. I had to add a bit of water to the dough to make it roll-able, but otherwise this recipe is fantastic.
Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing
Cupcakes are from Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World. Icing is of a store-bought, vegan variety because I didn’t feel like making any. I used cinnamon candies and Valentine DOTS to decorate the cupcakes. Wait, what?! Valentine DOTS?!
Yes. You heard read me right: Valentine DOTS!
I love the new DOTS holiday-themed gumdrops. Sadly, I missed the opportunity to purchase and review the Christmas ones. Hopefully they’ll bring them back this year! But these Valentine DOTS are fantastic. Cherry, Vanilla, and Passion Fruit. Do flavors get any better than that? I mean, honestly. And the boxes are just so adorable. I mean, these don’t have bat gumdrops with orange slices for mouths, but they’re still cute.
And, last but not least…
Homemade Chocolates
I just can’t justify spending ridiculous amounts of money on vegan chocolates + shipping when I can make my own at home. This year I decided just to make my favorite flavors + one new kind. Cordial cherries, peanut butter, cherry creme (all favorites), and orange creme (new). I really like the orange creme! I’ll definitely make them again. They’ll be great for Halloween, too!
And that’s it. Valentine’s Day 2010.
I’m not sure if I’ll be doing anything special for Saint Patrick’s Day or not. We’ll see! Either way, Happy Holidays!
– Andrea
Tags: 2010, candy, chocolate, cookies, cupcakes, Valentine's Day
Very Vegan Holiday 
February 16, 2010 at 9:40 am |
I missed the V’Day dots!! DANG!! I’m going to go by Walgreens to see if i can find some that are half-price
February 16, 2010 at 10:57 am |
I feel like you’ve previously posted directions/recipe for the chocolates…if that’s correct, can you direct me toward it? Thanks!! 🙂
Also, where did you find vegan cinnamon candies? I haven’t looked for a while, but the last time I searched I couldn’t find vegan ones.
(oh, and everything looks beautiful, as always, by the way)
February 16, 2010 at 11:12 am |
Yummy! Everything looks AMAZING. too bad about the rose water- i’ve never cooked with it myself. Please do post a link to your chocolates recipe- they’re so lovely.
February 16, 2010 at 12:50 pm |
So, I just finished reading through your latest updates, and I have to say… your blog is amazing! You always have so cute ideas!
Too bad, but the parks are fun!
And I read that you’re going to WDW, how fun! I just came back from Disneyland Paris, and really enjoyed our time there… however, Disneyland Paris is not very vegan friendly
Have a great day,
C
February 17, 2010 at 5:28 am |
You made a lot of beautiful V-Day treats! It’s a shame about the tart, it looks so rich and delicious.
And I wish we got Valentines Drops here!
February 19, 2010 at 8:21 pm |
You are SUCH a good baker… everything looks beautiful! I am jealous :p