You’re looking for a sweet treat to impress your loved one on Valentine’s Day. You’ll find perfect pies, from Chocolate Lava to Strawberry Heart, and savory options too. What catches your eye?
1. Chocolate Lava Pie
Decadent Chocolate Lava Pie oozes warm, rich chocolate with every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 ounces best-quality bittersweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and sugar.
- Melt chocolate and butter in a double boiler or in the microwave.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and vanilla extract.
- Add the flour mixture to the chocolate mixture and stir until just combined.
- Pour in the egg mixture and stir until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into 4 (6-ounce) ramekins.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are set, but the centers are still slightly jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool in the ramekins for 1 minute.
- Run a knife around the edges of each pie to loosen it, then invert onto plates.
- Serve immediately, with vanilla ice cream if desired.
2. Strawberry Heart Pie
Sweet strawberry filling in a heart-shaped crust, perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, confectioners’ sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Add the cold butter and use a pastry blender to work it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the heavy cream, stirring with a fork until the dough comes together.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter or a knife to cut out the heart shape.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and salt.
- Arrange the strawberry mixture in the center of the heart-shaped crust, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
- Fold the edges of the crust up over the filling, pressing gently to seal.
- Brush the crust with the beaten egg and cut a few slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Allow the pie to cool before serving.
3. Savory Steak And Mushroom Pie
Savory steak and mushroom pie is a hearty dish perfect for Valentine’s Day dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- 1.5 lbs steak, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup of mushrooms, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup of chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons of butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry and place it in a 9-inch pie dish.
- In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the steak to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the mushrooms, onion, and garlic to the skillet and cook until the vegetables are softened.
- Add the chicken broth, tomato paste, and thyme to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Pour the steak and mushroom mixture into the pie crust.
- Dot the top of the pie with the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Bake the pie for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
4. Raspberry Rose Petal Pie
Indulge in a sweet and romantic Raspberry Rose Petal Pie.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon rose petal jelly
- 1 sheet of frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Fresh rose petals for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Roll out puff pastry and place in a 9-inch pie dish.
- In a bowl, mix raspberries, sugar, and cornstarch.
- Arrange the raspberry mixture in the pie crust.
- Drizzle rose petal jelly over the raspberries.
- Roll out remaining puff pastry for the top crust.
- Place the top crust over the filling and crimp edges.
- Cut a few slits in the top crust for ventilation.
- Brush the top crust with beaten egg and milk.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh rose petals before serving.
5. Chicken And Leek Pie
Savory Chicken And Leek Pie for a romantic dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless chicken
- 2 medium leeks
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 pie crusts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out one of the pie crusts and place it in a pie dish.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the sliced leeks and cook until they are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, and stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the liquid has reduced slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the chicken and leek mixture into the pie crust.
- Roll out the second pie crust and use it to cover the pie.
- Crimp the edges to seal the pie and cut a few slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
- Bake the pie for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
6. Lemon Meringue Pie
Tangy lemon filling and toasted meringue topping make this pie perfect.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup water
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Make the crust by combining flour, sugar, and salt, then adding butter until mixture forms a dough.
- Roll out the dough and place in a pie dish, trimming edges to fit.
- In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, lemon juice, and water.
- Pour the lemon mixture into the pie crust and bake for 15 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the meringue over the lemon filling and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow the pie to cool before serving.
7. Spicy Shrimp And Spinach Pie
Spicy shrimp and spinach pie is a savory Valentine’s Day treat.
Ingredients
- 1 package frozen spinach, thawed
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pie crust
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Roll out the pie crust and place it in a 9-inch tart pan.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, spinach, cheddar cheese, heavy cream, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the shrimp and spinach mixture into the pie crust.
- Brush the edges of the pie crust with the beaten egg.
- Bake the pie for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
8. Sweet Potato And Caramel Pie
Sweet potato and caramel pie is a unique dessert perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 1 pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Bake sweet potatoes for 45 minutes, or until tender.
- Scoop out sweet potato flesh and mash in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together heavy cream, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Add the cream mixture to the mashed sweet potatoes and stir until combined.
- Stir in caramel sauce and eggs until well combined.
- Roll out the pie crust and place in a pie dish.
- Fill the pie crust with the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the filling is set.
- Allow the pie to cool before serving.
9. Blueberry And Mascarpone Pie
Indulge in a rich Blueberry And Mascarpone Pie this Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the pie crust and place it in a 9-inch pie dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix until well combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries and mascarpone cheese.
- Pour the filling into the pie crust.
- Bake the pie for 40-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.
- Allow the pie to cool before serving.
10. Asparagus And Goat Cheese Pie
Savory asparagus and goat cheese pie perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet of frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry and place on a baking sheet.
- Arrange the asparagus in a spokes-like pattern, leaving a 1-inch border.
- In a bowl, mix the goat cheese, cheddar cheese, parsley, and garlic.
- Spread the cheese mixture over the asparagus, leaving a small border.
- Fold the edges of the pastry up over the filling, pressing gently.
- Brush the pastry with the beaten egg for a golden glaze.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
11. Peach And Cream Pie
Indulge in a sweet and creamy peach pie perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
- 2 cups peaches, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Roll out the pie crust and place it in a 9-inch pie dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, granulated sugar, flour, salt, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Arrange the sliced peaches in the pie crust.
- Pour the cream mixture over the peaches.
- Bake the pie for 40-50 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
- Allow the pie to cool before serving.
12. Beef And Onion Pie
Savory beef and onion pie perfect for Valentine’s Day dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef
- 1 large onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups puff pastry
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is softened.
- Add the beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
- Stir in beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Roll out puff pastry and place on a baking sheet.
- Spoon the beef mixture onto one half of the pastry, leaving a 1/2 inch border.
- Brush edges with beaten egg and fold the other half of pastry over.
- Press edges to seal and cut a few slits in the top.
- Brush top with remaining egg and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
13. Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
Rich and decadent chocolate pie with a creamy peanut butter filling.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs and sugar.
- Stir in melted butter until crumbs are evenly moistened.
- Press crumb mixture into a 9-inch pie dish.
- Bake crust for 10-12 minutes, then let cool.
- In a separate bowl, melt chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second increments.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- In a large bowl, combine melted chocolate, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture until well combined.
- Pour filling into cooled pie crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
14. Cherry And Almond Pie
Sweet cherry filling and crunchy almond crust come together in a delicious pie.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherries
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Make the almond crust by combining almond flour, granulated sugar, and confectioners’ sugar in a bowl.
- Add unsalted butter to the bowl and mix until a crumbly mixture forms.
- Press the mixture into a pie dish to form the crust.
- Fill the crust with cherries and bake for 40 minutes.
- Whisk together eggs, almond extract, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Pour the egg mixture over the cherries and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.
Conclusion
You’ll indulge in these decadent pies on Valentine’s Day, but can you resist their charm on other days too? Rich aromas, velvety textures, and explosive flavors will leave you craving more. With each bite, you’ll fall in love with the Chocolate Lava, Strawberry Heart, and Raspberry Rose Petal pies – which one will you devour first?