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Best White Chocolate Recipes for Valentine's Day

By , About.com Guide

Most people think of dark chocolate or milk chocolate for Valentine's Day. But why not give white chocolate a try? While it's not a true chocolate, since it doesn't contain any chocolate liquor, white chocolate is delicate and delicious. It melts in your mouth because its melting temperature is very close to body temperature. And it's wonderful in these easy recipes. Be careful when melting white chocolate, since it can seize and burn very easily. Melt at low temperature on the stovetop, or at 40 to 50% power in the microwave. Then make these recipes and enjoy!

1. White Chocolate Wedges

White Chocolate WedgesLinda Larsen
This recipe is a cross between a brownie and a cake. It's very simple to make, but is beautiful, with a complex flavor.

2. White Chocolate Cashew Cookies

White Chocolate Cashew CookiesLinda Larsen
This indulgent cookie is really special. You can use your favorite nut, of course, but there's something about the buttery richness of cashews that complements the white chocolate to perfection.

3. White Chocolate Cupcakes

White Cupcakes RecipesLinda Larsen
Finely chopped white chocolate folded into a cake mix batter adds great tenderness and flavor. I like to top these cupcakes with a dark chocolate frosting, but you can use any frosting you'd like.

4. Black and White Brownies

Black and White BrowniesLinda Larsen
Brownies are topped with melted white chocolate, then a fudgy frosting in this fabulous recipe. The white chocolate is beautiful and is the perfect complement to this ultra rich brownies.

5. Black and White Brownie Pie

Black and White Brownie PiesLinda Larsen
A brownie pie is incredibly all by itself. Add white chocolate chunks to the batter and drizzle white chocolate on top and you've taken this recipe to another level.

6. Crockpot White Chocolate Bread Pudding

This fabulous recipe uses dried cherries or cranberries to add a flavor and color contrast. If you have a newer crockpot, be sure to check this at about 1-1/4 hours, because as we know, the new crockpots cook hotter.

7. White Chocolate Mousse Cake

This incredible cake starts with a cake mix. The filling is made of cream cheese and melted white chocolate, it's topped with a white chocolate glaze, then frosted with a buttercream frosting. Words do not do justice to this cake.

8. White Chocolate Pecan Pie

This recipe isn't like a traditional pecan pie; it's better! There's no corn syrup or baking. White chocolate mousse and dark chocolate mousse are layered together in a pie crust, then chilled (or frozen) to perfection.

9. White Chocolate Cranberry Drops

Candy made with white chocolate chips, orange peel, dried cranberries, and slivered almonds is not only gorgeous, it's delicious. Enjoy some with a cup of tea for a coffee break, or fill a heart-shaped box with these cookies for the perfect Valentine's gift.

10. White Chocolate Cheesecake

The first person to add white chocolate to cheesecake should be awarded the Nobel Prize. Really! This ultra-smooth and ultra-rich cheesecake recipe must be cut into small pieces because it's so decadent. Bake it in a heart-shaped pan for Valentine's Day!

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