Raspberry Valentine Bellini
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a toast! This special Bellini features raspberry purée for a festive and flavorful touch. In our opinion, there is no greater combo than raspberries and Prosecco! Whether you’re sharing this drink with a special someone or with friends, it’s a great way to celebrate the holiday.
Light Appetizers to Serve with the Raspberry Valentine Bellini
A raspberry Bellini is light, fruity, and a little elegant—so you want appetizers that feel fresh, not heavy, and won’t overpower the drink. Think salty, creamy, crisp, and mildly sweet.
Fresh & Savory (perfect balance to the sweetness)
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Prosciutto-wrapped melon (or pear) – classic salty-sweet combo
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Smoked salmon cucumber bites with herbed cream cheese and Member’s Mark™ Chopped Chives
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Mini caprese skewers (mozzarella pearls, cherry tomatoes, basil)
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Marinated olives with citrus peel or Member’s Mark™ Italian Herb Seasoning
Cheese-Focused (crowd-pleasers)
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Goat cheese crostini with honey or a hint of lemon zest
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Brie or camembert with crackers and fresh raspberries
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Ricotta whipped with olive oil + crostini
Light Finger Foods
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Mini quiches (leek, spinach, or mushroom—skip heavy meats)
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Phyllo cups with herbed cheese or fig jam
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Deviled eggs with chives or a touch of Member’s Mark™ Spanish Style Paprika
Fresh & Slightly Sweet (optional but lovely)
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Fruit and cheese skewers (strawberry + mozzarella, grape + cheddar)
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Almond biscotti or shortbread cookies (keep portions small)
Special Desserts to Serve with the Raspberry Valentine Bellini
Light & Citrus (perfect match)
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Mini lemon tarts or lemon bars (cut small)
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Lemon shortbread cookies
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Citrus olive oil cake (orange or lemon)
Creamy but Not Heavy
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Vanilla or lemon panna cotta topped with fresh raspberries
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Mini cheesecakes (plain or raspberry swirl)
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Mascarpone with berries & a drizzle of honey
Elegant + Airy
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Mini pavlovas with whipped cream and berries
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Angel food cake cubes with strawberries & raspberries
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Chantilly cream + berry cups
Bite-Size Treats
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Macarons (raspberry, vanilla, lemon)
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White chocolate–dipped strawberries
Raspberry Valentine Bellini
Ingredients
- 6 oz Fresh raspberries plus additional for garnish
- 3 tbsp Superfine sugar
- 2 tbsp Water
- 1½ tsp Fresh lemon juice
- 1 bottle (750 ml) Prosecco chilled
Instructions
- In a small food processor, purée raspberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, being sure to press the raspberries down to extract as much juice as possible. Discard solids.
- Place 3 Tbsp. raspberry purée into 4 champagne flutes.
- Slowly pour Prosecco to fill flutes halfway (Prosecco will fizz up). Stir to combine, then top off flutes with more Prosecco, stirring as needed. Garnish with fresh raspberries.