Valentine’s Day Afternoon Tea

Easy to make, sweet and flaky, these Buttermilk Raspberry Scones are everything you love about the season. Make a batch and enjoy a cup of tea!

The tasty White Chocolate–Almond Scones are delicious with or without clotted cream and lemon curd.

These Cream Scones are a decadently delicious scone that's easier to make than you can believe. With a soft, delicate texture and lightly sweet flavor, they are a go-to scone to make any day of the week. Utterly perfect for afternoon tea, or a casual teatime break in the middle of a busy day.

These moist and delicious scones are easy to make and perfect for a Valentine's Day Afternoon Tea.

I begin making these during the holidays and continue through Valentine's Day. The white chocolate and cranberries is a simply delicious combination. And, of course, they're red and white!

Looking for more scone recipe ideas? You won't want to miss these delicious ones!

Simple and sweet these delicious heart-shaped valentine Strawberry Shortcakes are perfect for teatime.

"A savory blend of vibrant vegetables is highlighted with the flavors of onion and garlic in a warm cup of Watercress Bisque with Crème Fraîche."

With a hint of spring, this Cream of Asparagus Soup is deliciously easy for Afternoon Tea.

"Sherry fresh thyme, sweet onions, and extra virgin olive oil combine to create a delicious Shrimp Bisque." Which makes a perfect addition to the savory course.

Delight guests with a visual treat in Creamy Chicken Morsels in Beggar’s Purses. Wonton wrappers hide a rich, melty center sure to warm the heart.

Presented in tempting bite-sized morsels, Canadian Bacon with Chow-Chow on Cornbread Rounds features warm slices of meat atop freshly-baked disks of the southern classic.

Welsh Rarebit Croustades with Plum Tomatoes offers a crunchy treat for guests: Melba toast topped with a flavorful cheese mixture and fresh tomato slices.

"Prosciutto, roasted red peppers, and chicken salad create a delicious tea sandwich."

"This recipe for Apricot, Olive, and Pecan Tea Sandwiches provides the perfect savory for you next tea luncheon."

More than 31 Afternoon Tea sandwich recipes and pro tips on making them ahead.

Charm guests with Triple-Layer Chocolate Cake, a pièce de résistance crowned with buttercream frosting, rich ganache, berries, and a sprinkling of delicate blossoms.

Royal Icing and edible rose petals elevate a sweet treat in Rose Sugar Cookies.  

Beautiful Raspberry-Almond Tea Cakes on a sweet occasion!

These sweet Almond Macarons with Vanilla Swiss Meringue Buttercream are the perfect treat to savor and share.

These golden Honey-Lavender Shortbread cookies with strawberry preserves—flavored with vanilla, honey, lavender, and cardamom—sandwich a layer of strawberry jam.

These Heart Shaped Pavlova desserts are crisp on the outside, pillowy and soft on the inside, and incredibly delicious topped with vanilla whipped cream and fresh fruit. They're special, perfect for Valentine's Day, anniversaries, and holidays, and deceptively easy to make.

Rich, creamy and silky, this chocolate French Ganache Tart with Chocolate Almond Shortbread Crust is the easiest, fanciest dessert you will ever make.

These Chocolate Ganache Mini Tarts are a chocolate lover's dream. A tender toasted almond shortbread crust is filled with an irresistible chocolate ganache that's so easy, you won't believe it.

These decorative cupcakes make the perfect centerpiece for a Valentine's Day Afternoon Tea.

Easy to make, delicious bites of chocolate mint truffles are perfect for teatime!

"Who will be getting a kiss from you this Valentine's Day? A raspberry meringue one."

These pale pink, strawberry heart cookies are an easy addition to the dessert course.

"Treasure the company of dear ones who gather to sample a feast of sentimental favorites, including our Red Velvet Scones with Cream Cheese Glaze, certain to cause hearts to flutter."

"A pastry treat worthy of the Candleford Post and Telegraph. Luscious fruit filling spills from these dainty envelopes, baked until the crust is flaky and golden brown."

Nothing says Valentine’s Day quite like a heart-shaped Linzer cookie. And while I would never, ever, turn down chocolate and red roses, secretly, it just might be those heart-shaped cookies that make the day extra special.

"This a spectacular gluten-free Strawberry-Macadamia Flourless Torte to make while Florida strawberries are in season."

One of the easiest desserts also happens to be delicious and oh-so-perfect for Valentine's Day!

This 2 Minute Strawberry Mug Cake is a sweet microwave treat that brings to mind, Strawberries and Cream. And the reminder that the strawberry season isn't too far off.

"Adding a little fruit purée to your buttercream frosting gives you a berry flavour and vibrant colour atop your sponges."

Another simple treat for the perfect Valentine's Day Afternoon Tea. Simple with few ingredients.