It’s that time of year when love is in the air. Valentine’s Day celebrations are much anticipated by lovers everywhere hoping to strengthen a bond or start something new. Sweet treats have become staple Valentine’s Day recipes to enjoy. Spoil your special someone with these 4 Caribbean-inspired Valentine’s Day recipes.
1. Tropical Mango Cheesecake
A variety of mangoes grow aplenty in the Caribbean and are everybody’s favorite. They are sweet, juicy and full of texture. Combining this exciting ingredient with others into a cheesecake helps to create a treat that is sweet, memorable and exotic. Just what you need on Valentine’s Day! 
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2. Chef Irie’s Guava Cream Cheese Phyllo Tartlets
A Greek inspired spin on a Latin American favorite. In season 1 of Taste the Islands, Chef Irie deconstructed Guava Cheese Pasteles. He whipped the simple guava paste into a light fluffy mousse and served it cupped inside a crispy, flaky Phyllo tart shell. The result is a mouthwatering Valentine’s Day recipe for the ages. Really simple and amazingly delicious. Get the recipe…
3. Coconut Flan
Though flan has been around since Roman times, the Spanish Caribbean and Latin American cultures have made it so much more interesting by creating an array of amazing flavors. Coconut flan is sweet, velvety, delicious dessert that’s an unforgettable treat for you and your love on Valentine’s day. Get the recipe…
4. Chef Irie’s Passion Fruit Mousse
This light and fluffy mousse is a party for your mouth, rich and delicious. The distinct, exotic flavor of the passion fruit along with the rum creates a decadent delight. Chef Irie’s rum infused Passion Fruit Mousse is the perfect end to any romantic interlude. And it sets the stage for an intimate evening. Get the recipe…
5. Tres Leches
“Three Milks” is the English translation for the name of this delightful sponge cake. Extra light, it is literally soaked with three different types of milk. It is very popular in the Spanish Caribbean and is often served for birthday celebrations in Cuba and Mexico. Make it a delicious end to your Valentine’s Day this year. Get the recipe…
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