Homemade chocolate desserts are one of the simplest ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day and show love through food. This year, lets expand your love language to include making something simple and sweet for the ones you love on Valentine’s Day. Just one bite of these chocolate recipes is enough to bring all the feels.
It’s safe to say, that most of us think chocolate is one of the best gifts to receive. So, we propose, that this year we ditch the heart-shaped box of store-bought chocolates and make something from the heart. A homemade chocolate treat is an elite gift. It shows that you took the time, and it’s almost always better than anything store bought.
Why Make These Chocolate Recipes for Valentine’s Day
At Abuela’s Counter, we pride ourselves in keeping things delicious and easy. This courtesy extends to our dessert sections. These treats are perfect for gifting to friends and family. If you’re staying in for a cozy night, chocolate is the perfect (only) way to end a Valentine’s Day meal with your love.
Chocolate may not be the most traditional ingredient in Cuban cooking, but that hasn’t stopped us from loving it in our own way. We have a simple chocolate sauce instantly elevates many of our classic desserts. Then there is our rich, decadent Spanish hot chocolate, which is one of the few chocolate traditions many of us grew up with as we sipped slowly or used it for dunking churros or buttery bread.
These are chocolate recipes that both Abuela and Cupid would approve of.
Chocolate Natilla
Our Classic Natilla gets a rich chocolate upgrade in this creamy, light dessert. It is everything you want from a chocolate treat without feeling heavy. Serve it like a mousse with a dollop of whipped cream, or use it as a decadent cake filling. The bittersweet chocolate balances the sweetness beautifully, making it elegant and comforting all at once.
Catch us making Abuela’s Natilla on our You Tube Channel Here
Chocolate Brigadeiros
Brigadeiros are Brazilian chocolate truffles, and these bite-sized treats are packed with chocolate goodness. Chewy, rich, and incredibly simple to make, they’re always a crowd favorite. These are perfect for gifting — they can be made ahead and wrapped up as a sweet Valentine’s treat for friends and family.
Flourless Chocolate Cake
This flourless chocolate cake has a deeply decadent center that’s airy and fudgy all in the same bite. Think soufflé vibes without the stress. It’s indulgent, rich, and perfect for Valentine’s Day — no frosting or extra toppings needed to make it feel special.
Chewy and Fudgy Brownies
Not just because this recipe is ours — these are truly some of the best brownies you’ll make. Rich, buttery, and packed with semi-sweet chocolate, they have that signature crinkly top and a perfectly fudgy center. A classic chocolate dessert that works for Valentine’s Day or any day you’re craving something sweet.
Because sometimes the simplest way to say “I love you” is through something homemade and chocolatey.
