From the Heart

This Valentine’s Day we’re showing our friends and family how much we care with these homemade sweet treats. [Log In]( [America's Test Kitchen]( [find recipes]( [start free web trial]( Notes from the Test Kitchen [From the Heart. 2-14-2020]( This Valentine’s Day we’re showing our friends and family how much we care with these homemade sweet treats. This [Slow-Cooker Flourless Chocolate Cake]( is a decadent dessert that doesn’t require spending all day in the kitchen. For something that will match the Valentine’s Day decorations, [Red Velvet Cheesecake]( boasts [velvety layers]( encasing easy no-bake white chocolate cheesecake filling. Candy is a classic Valentine’s Day gift; make your own with our foolproof [Chocolate Truffles]( recipe. Want even more recipes for a chocolate lover? Check out the [Cook’s Country team’s chocolaty recipe recommendations]( for the holiday, and get every recipe, from sweet treats to hearty main courses, with an online [All-Access Membership](. FREE FOR TWO DAYS Slow-Cooker Flourless Chocolate Cake This decadent cake requires just a handful of ingredients and can be made ahead of time for an elegant and fuss-free Valentine’s Day finale. Removing the cake from the slow cooker when it is just slightly underdone is key because the cake continues to cook and firm up as it cools. [view recipe]( FREE FOR TWO DAYS Chocolate Truffles There are three keys to creating creamy, silky-smooth truffles. First, we start with melted chocolate, which allows us to stir—rather than whisk—the chocolate with the cream, reducing the incorporation of air that can cause grittiness. Second, we add corn syrup to smooth over the grainy texture of sugar and butter and introduce silkiness. Finally, we cool down the ganache gradually before chilling to prevent the formation of grainy crystals. [view recipe]( FREE FOR TWO DAYS Red Velvet Cheesecake This inventive cake combines two classic desserts: [red velvet cake]( and cheesecake. A mix of melted white chocolate and gelatin gives structure to the cheesecake, and we crumble a part of each red velvet cake round to use as decoration on the side of the triple-decker cake. For an easy frosting, we rely on a simple buttercream with a bit of cream cheese thrown in to unite all the layers. [view recipe]( Special Offer [All-Access Membership. 10,000+ Reliable Recipes. Free Shipping. Mobile App. 7,500+ Ratings. Join now and SAVE 33%.]( Recommended Equipment for These Recipes winner HIGHLY RECOMMENDED KitchenAid 6-Quart Slow Cooker With Solid Glass Lid [buy now]( Cleanup: ★★★   Cooking: ★★★   Ease of Use:★★★   This model wins for its well-designed, straightforward control panel with a countdown timer that is simple and unambiguous to set. The roomy, heavy stoneware crock cooks gently and evenly and never boils, so food emerges perfectly cooked. 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