Whether you’re planning a romantic evening for two or a “treat yourself” brunch with your best friends, Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s Day are the perfect excuse to celebrate the people you love. And at California Giant Berry Farms, we believe the best way to say I love you is with the sweet flavors of berries.
From heart-shaped strawberry hacks to pink-hued spritzers, we’ve rounded up our favorite berry-filled recipes to make your celebrations extra special.
Start your Galentine’s Day with a show-stopping brunch dish that is as beautiful as it is delicious. This Burrata and Mozzarella Tartine features a medley of strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries roasted with balsamic vinegar and maple syrup until they are jammy and bursting with flavor. Spread over creamy cheese and crusty sourdough, it’s a sophisticated toast your friends will be talking about until next year.
Why settle for a box of chocolates when you can build a Valentine’s Charcuterie Board? This is the perfect centerpiece for a night in with your pals or a cozy date night. Load up a wooden board with:
Fresh California Giant raspberries and strawberries.
Pink sugar cookies and red velvet cupcakes.
Chocolate hearts and marshmallows for dipping.
Nothing says celebration like a sparkling drink. This Prosecco Pink Lemonade Berry Spritz is the ultimate party cocktail. By mashing fresh raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries into the lemonade before adding the bubbly, you get a natural, vibrant pink hue that perfectly matches the holiday theme.
Looking for a mocktail? Try the Sparkling Coconut Water Raspberry Lemon-Verbena Mocktail for a refreshing, alcohol-free alternative.
Elevate the classic chocolate-covered strawberry with a floral twist. These White Chocolate and Rose Covered Strawberries are soaked in rosé for a subtle infusion of flavor, then dipped in ombre-pink white chocolate. Garnish with edible gold flakes or pink sprinkles for a dessert that looks like it came straight from a high-end boutique.
If you’re short on time but want to add a romantic touch to any dessert, try the Strawberry Heart Hack:
Remove the green stem (calyx) by slicing a small "V" shape into the top of a California Giant strawberry.
Slice the berry in half vertically.
Each half will naturally form a perfect heart shape! Use these to decorate a Valentine’s Day Strawberry Cake or float them in your champagne.
Happy Valentine’s (and Galentine’s) Day!
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Recipes using 10 ingredients or less including:
