Valentine’s Day is a dream come true for those in love – and those who love chocolate. As the perfect pairing for the holiday, a special recipe that’s simple to create in your kitchen seems ideal for the occasion.
We turned to our friends at L’Auberge Provencale in White Post, VA, for an assist. This award-winning Virginia wine country inn captures the spirit of Provence stateside with its gorgeous accommodations and grounds, farm-to-table restaurant, modern luxury amenities, and more.
“Valentine’s Day is a special time of year for lovers to make special treats for their loved one,” says innkeeper Celeste Borel. “Here in the Shenandoah Valley, we have made many a Valentine’s Day – especially with chocolate! Looking over the archives of recipes, we thought we would share this easy but delicious recipe that you can easily make at home.”
For a non-chocolate dessert, check out this recipe for raspberry curd mousse.
- 2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 4 Tb. + 2 tsp. flour
- 1/4 tsp. baking powder
- 3 Tb. unsalted butter, softened
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 pint raspberry sorbet, softened
- 2-1/2 cup vanilla ice cream, softened
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 2 tsp. sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- Fresh raspberries
- BROWNIES: Line 8″ square pan with buttered parchment paper or foil.
- Melt chocolate and butter in double boiler (hot, but not boiling water), stirring until smooth.
- Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt and set aside.
- Blend egg and sugar using mixer at medium speed. Add vanilla.
- Gradually add chocolate mixture.
- Stop mixer when combined, and mix in dry ingredients and walnuts using a wooden spoon.
- Spread batter in pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 19 minutes until it is springy to the touch, but not dry. Cool completely, invert onto rack and remove paper.
- Mix ice cream and sorbet together by folding in together.
- Spread over cooled brownies.
- Top with whipped cream and raspberries.
- Chill for 10 minutes before serving.
- You can reserve the whipped cream and raspberries if you want to freeze ahead and remove the brownies 15 minutes before serving; then top.
- Chef’s Note: This recipe is easy and fun, and we hope it helps with your romance this Valentine’s Day!
