Valentine’s Day Deserts

Karli Larsen

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Strawberry Shortcake Fudge

INGREDIENTS:

Nonstick cooking spray

3 1/2 c. white chocolate chips

1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk

2 tbsp. strawberry Jell-O powder

1 tbsp. butter

1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

Pinch kosher salt

1 1/2 c. marshmallow crème

10 -14 drops pink food coloring

2 c. Nilla wafers

3/4 c. crushed Nilla wafers, for garnish

Pink sanding sugar, for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

-Line a square baking pan with parchment paper then spray with cooking spray.

-In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, strawberry Jell-O powder, butter, vanilla, and salt. 

-Reduce heat to medium-low and add marshmallow fluff and food coloring. 

-Remove from heat and immediately pour half into the prepared pan. Arrange a single layer of Nilla wafers on top of the fudge and pour remaining fudge over top. Sprinkle with crushed wafers and pink sprinkles. 

-Refrigerate until firm, 2 to 3 hours, then slice into squares.

Rosewater Lemonade Spritzer

INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoons rosewater

2 tablespoons lemon juice 

2 tablespoons honey

A few drops of pomegranate juice for color 

¾ cup sparkling water 

DIRECTIONS:

** Combine all ingredients, stir, fill with ice and enjoy!