Soirées and Celebrations


Valentine's Day

Seduction by Chocolate

Dark Chocolate Truffle

Feel the romance of Valentine’s Day with seductive ideas and rich, sinful chocolate desserts.
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Select a couple of items from the menu or serve small portions of each for two. “Speak the language of love with an elegant Dark Chocolate Truffle for your special someone,” says Sebastien Canonne, co-owner of the world-renowned French Pastry School in Chicago. “The simple elegance of truffles, combined with the magic of chocolate and Plugrá European Style Butter, will make you a star with your valentine.”

Chocolate Dessert Bar
No matter what desserts you choose to celebrate with, Plugrá European-Style Butter unlocks the secret to the richest, creamiest chocolate desserts. Make them your own creations for a Valentine’s Day that will not soon be forgotten.


Flavored Butters
Cakes and Frostings
Cookies/Bars
Other Desserts
Perfect Pairings

Dessert and Beverage Pairings

Pairing the perfect beverage with chocolate isn’t always a simple task. This Valentine’s Day, pairings from Chef Dennis Pitchford of The Plugrá Culinary Institute take away the mystery with recommendations for our featured chocolate menu.

  • Flourless Chocolate Cake
    Pedro Ximenez Sherry (made with Pedro Ximenez grapes), often referred to as “PX” Sherry, is a true Spanish Sherry. It is thick and syrupy sweet, and could be considered a dessert on its own
  • Dark Chocolate Truffle
    Fortified fruity wines such as Banyuls (made from the Grenache grape) exhibit hints of cocoa or chocolate in the aroma, as well as cherry raspberry or other berry fruit, and are classic companions to chocolate. For these truffles, Cornet & Cie Banyuls Rimage, 2006 would be a good choice 
  • Tiramisu Pinwheels
    Tawny Port     is generally a good match for Tiramisu. When enjoying Port with a dessert, there’s no need to purchase 20-, 30- or 40-year old Ports. Your dessert pairing makes a younger port just as enjoyable as an well-aged variety
  • Chocolate Mousse
    Depending on the sweetness/density of the mousse, an Italian Brachetto d’Acqui would be a nice match. Brachetto d’Acqui is a sparkling wine that is unique to the Piedmonte region of Northern Italy. The label Rosa Regale is probably the best-known Brachetto d’Acqui in the United States and can be found in most wine stores
Atmosphere

Set the Scene for Romance

Create the quintessential Valentine’s Day atmosphere—perfectly sinful after a romantic evening out, or complementary to a meal of your own creation for a tempting evening in.

Décor and Atmosphere

  • Place chocolate truffles in a decorative box tied with silk ribbon, and present them to someone special
  • Hide your favorite love poems around the house for your Valentine to discover throughout the evening
  • On a cold evening, consider the warm romantic glow of a fireplace and a fireside picnic

Fare with Flair

  • Try pairing Dark Chocolate Orange Butter with delicate, buttery croissants for a decadent breakfast treat
  • Make an impact with the Flourless Chocolate Cake or Chocolate Mousse by using readymade adornments from your local bakery or learn how to make your own
  • For added whimsy, try baking the Flourless Chocolate Cake in a heart-shaped mold
Soundscapes
  • Set the mood with music. Visit www.itunes.com to create a romantic playlist with albums such as John Coltrane’s Coltrane for Lovers, Nothing But The Best—The Frank Sinatra collection, and Norah Jones’s Come Away with Me

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