Crème brûlée (French for "burnt cream"; pronounced /ˌkrɛm bruːˈleɪ/ in English, IPA: in French) is a dessert consisting of a rich custard base topped with a layer of hard caramel, created by burning sugar under a grill, blowtorch or other intense heat source. It is usually served cold in individual ramekins.The custard base is normally flavoured with just vanilla, but it can be enhanced with chocolate, a liqueur, fruit, etc. Sometimes the hardened sugar on top will be given a Maillard reaction, or caramelization, by igniting a thin layer of liqueur sprinkled over the top.

For Valentines Day, what better way can you show your love and care than with a delicious homemade dinner. Tyler's gooey, decadent chocolate cake would make a delicious, rich dessert. Or maybe a flourless chocolate cake or a classic French creme brulee would suit your tastes better. No matter what, here are some interesting ideas for Valentine's

Valentine food and recipe ideas with easy starters, mains and desserts as well as cocktails and champagne and wine ideas. They all contain aphrodisiacs too!

A sinfully sensual dessert!

These delicious chocolate cupcakes with gooey chocolate and raspberry filling are a perfect dessert for valentine's day!:) The recipe also shares a technique to make some patterns on your cupcakes while baking them

These delicious chocolate recipes have been collected by the team at Hotel Chocolat. Some fantastic ideas for chocolate desserts, lite snacks and even James Bond 007 style chocolate martini's!