Baked Brie with Raspberry Coulis for Two recipe

1 small wheel brie, cut in half horizontally
2 sheets phyllo dough, cut in half
1/4 cup clarified butter
1/4 cup sweetened raspberry puree (seedless)

Place a half sheet of the phyllo on a flat surface.

Brush with butter, and place the 2nd sheet over the first, at a right angle to it.

Place half the brie in the center and pull up the sides of the dough, then twist the ends gently. Repeat for second brie.

Place these phyllo "purses" on a nonstick baking sheet and bake at 450 degrees F for about 5 minutes, until golden brown.

Present on a plate with drizzled raspberry puree, and drizzle more over the purses.

Garnish with fresh berries and mint leaf.

Satiny Raspberry Cheesecake Dip recipe

1/3 cup sour cream
8 ounces raspberry cream cheese spread
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 tablespoon raspberry-flavored liqueur

Combine the sour cream, cream cheese, sugar and liqueur in a small bowl and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.

Serve with pieces of fresh fruit, cubed angel food cake or vanilla wafer cookies.

Sweetheart Snack Mix recipe

1 bag M&M’S Brand Chocolate Candies for Valentine’s Day
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 bag STARBURST Friendship Hearts
12 pink or purple tulle 9-inch circles
12 (14-inch) strands thin purple or pink ribbon

In a mixing bowl, gently combine the M&M’S Brand Chocolate Candies for Valentine’s Day, STARBURST Friendship Hearts, dried cranberries, and marshmallows. Put 1/4 cup of the mixture in the center of a tulle circle. Gather the sides of the tulle up and around the mixture. Tie it closed with a ribbon strand.

Makes 12 bundles.

Valentine Chex Mix recipe

Red, white and pink make a lovely Chex® mix, especially when it's ready in just 30 minutes!

Prep Time: 10 min
Start to Finish: 25 min
Makes: 22 servings (1/2 cup each)

9 cups Rice Chex® cereal
1 cup white vanilla baking chips
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup butter or margarine
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup red, white and pink candy-coated chocolate candies
1/4 cup red or pink jimmies sprinkles

1. In large bowl, place cereal. In small microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips, peanut butter and butter uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Pour peanut butter mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated.

2. Place 1/2 of the cereal mixture in 1-gallon food-storage plastic bag. Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, stir candies and sprinkles into remaining cereal mixture. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes.

4. In serving bowl, mix both cereal mixtures. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Information: 1 Serving: Calories 200 (Calories from Fat 90); Total Fat 10g (Saturated Fat 5g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 160mg; Total Carbohydrate 25g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 16g); Protein 3g

Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 4%; Calcium 6%; Iron 15%

Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Special Touch:
Look for decorated cellophane bags in craft or paper goods stores. Fill with this extra-special mix and tie with festive ribbons for a Valentine gift

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