Edible Valentine's Day Gifts to win their heart (and their stomach!)

They say the way to someone's heart is through their stomach... and there's nothing more heartfelt than a homemade gift, especially one you can eat!

This Valentine's Day, skip the lines, the fake sales or the stressful dinner reservations and impress your date with a gift that will make them hungry for more.

We've compiled both sweet and savory edible gifts, to suit any taste or budget!

Jump to: chocolate truffles, pistachio treats, cookies, cakes, pizza and bread

Chocolate Truffles

Nothing says Valentine's Day more like a box of chocolates: make it even more special by crafting these delicious bites yourself! They're easier to make than you think and you can customise them to highlight your love's favorite flavors.

Homemade Chocolate Truffles Recipe by LizzieVO

Earlier today, I was craving for some chocolate truffles. 🤔So I thought to myself, “why go all the way to a chocolate store to buy some when you can make some!” 🤷🏻‍♀️😅😂 Here are a few pieces of my first-hand experience of making my very own #homemade #chocolate #truffles before they vanished. �…

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Gluten Free~ Almond and Cocoa Truffles covered in Vanilla or Milk Chocolate Recipe by Bayou Creek Farmstead

I’m continually experimenting with new ingredients. Hoping to find a versatile cookie for all seasons, I set out to create an easily stored, rich cookie with distinct cocoa flavor. This recipe can be modified to add color or flavor to your chocolates for any occasion.

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Amazing Vegan Chocolate Truffles Recipe by Galit Berger

This Truffles recipe made with so little ingredients, make sure you use a high quality ingredients.

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Chocolate and Pistachio

Ever wanted to learn how to make the viral Dubai Chocolate at home? Dessert-master Eric will show you how to make the crispy, creamy pistachio filling which can be used to create chocolate bars, crêpes, and more!

Pistachio Filling - aka Dubai Chocolate Recipe by Eric

Recently learned this trend so made some! This makes about 2 cups or so.

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Love pistachio but want something a little simpler? Try these milk chocolate and pistachio shortbread cookies for that iconic flavor combo without the hassle.

Milk Chocolate Glazed Pistachio Shortbread Cookies Recipe by fenway

A classic buttery shortbread cookie filled with salted Pistachios and drizzled with creamy milk chocolate for a delicious flavor combination!

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Valentine's Cookies

Looking for more adorable cookie ideas? We've got you covered with a whole assortment of heart-shaped treats. Here are some of our favorite recipes:

Macadamia and Pecan Sandies (Valentine’s Cut-Out Cookies) 💕 Recipe by Chris Gan

These are decadent, buttery cookies with a very crumbly texture. Dipping them in chocolate makes them even better! Happy V-Day! 💝 #Holiday #Love #Gift #Dessert

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Palmier Cookies Recipe by Ricardo

Called palmiers, pig’s ears, palm hearts, or elephant ears, they are the simplest, easiest, and quickest cookies in my repertoire. But only make them if you find puff pastry made with butter! #palmier #palmeritas #palmeras #palmiers #cookies #sweet #butterfly #elephant #ears #puff #pastry #sugar #ba…

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Heart cookies Recipe by Noor

Great recipe for Heart cookies.

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Valentine's Cakes

More of a cake person? Try one of these lovely ideas, including classic red velvet cakes, honey cakes or molten lava cakes.

Red Velvet Mini Cupcakes Recipe by Sonya Bankester

Family recipes are the best! My Aunt always made red velvet layered cake for Thanksgiving and Christmas. She decided it was time to “pass the spatula” to the next generation. This is the tenth year of the nieces and great nieces getting together to “learn” the recipe. Hilarity reins. #GlobalApron 20…

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Honey Vanilla Pound Cake Recipe by Lauren

Simple and delicious pound cake sweetened with the addition of honey. This honey vanilla pound cake is all around a delicious dessert. #cake

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Drunken Cherry in Molten Lava Cake Recipe by Spoonful Passion

This chocolate lava cake recipe involves cherries that have been soaked in kirsch / cherry liquor. The combination of chocolate and cherry reminds me of my all-time favorite black forest cake. Feel free to substitute cherry with any other fruits of your liking :)

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Savory Treats

Does your sweetheart have less of a sweet tooth? Savory treats like homemade pizza, decorated bread and fancy quiches can be just as satisfying as a box of chocolate!

Maybe for dinner, try making your own pizza dough (shape it into a heart maybe? ❤️) and top with your love's favorite additions. You can't go wrong with a cosy pizza night for two:

Artichoke, Sun-dried Tomato, and Goat Cheese Pizza Recipe by Ricardo

I came up with this combination one evening when these ingredients were the only ones I had at hand. It was a hit. #Italian #Gruyère #Fontina #Mozzarella #olives #dinner #meal #party #handheld #flatbread

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Gift your special person an edible bouquet of flours! 💐 Try one of these beautifully decorated bread ideas:

Garden Focaccia Bread Recipe by spicequeen

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Garlic Bread Flower Recipe by Kristen Pond

This recipe makes 2 separate loaves. Remember as you go through the steps, you will be doing each part twice past step 7 for the separate loaves.

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When in doubt, serve them up some special french toast for breakfast in bed:

Swirl Bread French Toast Recipe by Raven

A great way to use up day-old bread and that last bit of milk in the fridge. In the photo, I used lemon blueberry swirl bread, It’s also good with cinnamon and cinnamon rasin swirl bread as well. #CookEveryPart #GlobalApron #EarthDay milk and bread

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