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Sultry desserts laced with spicy ingredients like ginger, cayenne, and pepper make the perfectly unexpected addition to your Valentine's Day. Familiar favorites get a deliciously spicy kick that turns up the heat in the best way possible. In search of a unique treat to share with your sweetheart? From red-hot cinnamon ice cream to peppercorn-dotted chocolate bark, we have the spicy and sweet dessert recipes that will make you fall in love all over again.
Spicy Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies
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Cocoa powder, cinnamon, and cayenne combine to create irresistibly fudgy cookies. A crinkly exterior and gooey center make this recipe a winner for Valentine's Day or any time you have a chocolate craving.
Cinnamon Red Hot Ice Cream
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This easy 4-ingredient recipe boasts a rich, velvety texture and a spicy-sweet bite from a red hot candy syrup. Use your ice cream maker to make magic on the official day of love.
Ginger Snap Brownies
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Get your sugar fix from this mouthwatering cross between a ginger snap and brownie. Coffee, sour cream, and a host of hot spices create a bold but balanced flavor that is deliciously one-of-a-kind.
Cantaloupe Cayenne Sorbet
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Sweet, spicy, and boozy? Yes, please. Chef John's sorbet is packed with luscious flavor made from a blend of vodka, cantaloupe chunks, rice wine vinegar, and cayenne.
Chef John's Peach Tartlets
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Fragrant Chinese five-spice powder, fresh peaches, and buttery pastry come together in this enticing tart recipe. Create a tender, juicy, and slightly peppery dessert in just under an hour.
Fireball® Horchata Pops
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“This sweet and spicy dairy-free ice pop combines the mellow cinnamon flavors of horchata with the bracing fiery flavor of Fireball® whiskey,” says recipe creator Matt. “A touch of cayenne extends the heat beyond the ice.”
Nana's Spicy Pumpkin Chocolate Cookies
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A touch of cayenne takes things up a notch in this sugar-coated cookie recipe. Brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and milk chocolate candies combine to make the ultimate edible valentine.
Pistachio, Pink Peppercorn, and Currant Bark
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This striking chocolate confection is a surefire way to make your loved ones swoon. With just 4 ingredients and no baking required, you'll have time to create this impressive dessert and truly enjoy the day.
Mexican Chocolate Chile Cake
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A slice of sumptuous chocolate cake on Valentine's Day is a must, and this red chile pepper-laced recipe fits the bill perfectly. A soft, buttery sponge and rich ganache topping guarantees you'll end the day on a sweet note.
Spicy Mango-Basil Paletas
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Try these fruity treats for a playful dessert that will take you back to the days of schoolyard love. Leave one mango in chunks to add texture or puree all for a silkier experience.
Blackberry and Ginger Cream Scones
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Start your Valentine's Day off the right way with a delicate, buttery scone loaded with fresh blackberries. Add an extra teaspoon of ground ginger for a bite of sweet, fiery goodness that will have you feeling the love all day.
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