30 Valentine’s Day Dessert Recipes
If you’re anything like me, Valentine’s Day means one thing; dessert first. It is the perfect excuse to treat yourself and the people you love to something sweet. Whether you’re planning a romantic dinner, a cozy night in, or a fun celebration with family and friends, desserts always steal the show.
From, rich chocolate treats and pretty pink bakes to quick no-bake sweets and shareable crowd-pleasers, In this post you will find 30 Valentine Dessert Recipes that are simple, delicious, and perfect for celebrating Valentine’s Day in a way that feels realistic and fun.
Thanks to a bunch of talented Food Blogger Friends for their amazingly delicious recipes I get to share with all of you…Maria’s Mixing Bowl, Jersey Girl Cooks, Swirls of Flavor, The Foodie Affair, Moore or Less Cooking, Like Mother Like Daughter, Kudos In the Kitchen with Renee, Midwestern HomeLife, Kim Schob, Life with the Crust Cut Off, This Mom Cooks, Midwestern Holidays, Manila Spoon, Butter with a Side of Bread, Sweet and Savory Meals, Blend with Spices, Best Christmas Desserts, Marathon and Motivation, Planning Inspired, Spaceships and Laser Beams, Maegan Kay Bakes, A Taste of Madness, a few from me too right here on Pam’s Daily Dish.
Helpful Tips on Valentine Dessert Recipes
- Plan Ahead for Stress-Free Baking: All the ingredients as well as the components to be made ahead should be prepared in advance so you can concentrate on assembling the desserts.
- Keep It Personal: Incorporate a little bit of a personal touch, such as a note, a preferred topping, or a special dessert decoration.
- Presentation Matters: Even simple desserts such as cupcakes look great with beautiful presentation. You should use small containers such as cute jars or trays and garnish with sprinkles or fruit.
30 Valentine’s Day Dessert Recipes
1. Valentine Charcuterie Board
This Valentine charcuterie board is the perfect treat for any Valentine’s Day gathering. A chocolate lover’s dream, this board is loaded with chocolate candies, chocolate-covered items of all sorts, and fresh berries and served with whipped cream for dipping. It’s the perfect way to show family, friends, or your sweetheart just how sweet you are to them!
Get the full recipe from: Pam’s Daily Dish
2. Maraschino Cherry Cupcakes
Maraschino Cherry Cupcakes are a dessert that is as charming as they are delicious. If you’re looking to add a touch of whimsy to your Christmas, Valentine’s Day or other holiday celebrations, you will love these scratch-made cherry cupcakes with cream cheese frosting.It’s the perfect finishing touch to these little delights, making them ideal for sharing with your sweetheart or gifting to loved ones anytime of the year.
Get the full recipe from: Jersey Girl Cooks
3. Easy Chocolate Truffle Recipe for Valentine’s Day
This Chocolate Truffle Recipe is made from creamy ganache and coated with seasonal sprinkles, nuts or cocoa powder. For an extra special treat served with fresh berries for Valentine’s Day!These tasty pieces of chocolate are a cinch to whip up, and look like they require some pro kitchen skills!
Get the full recipe from: The Foodie Affair
4. Valentine’s Heart Cinnamon Rolls
Simply delicious, freshly baked Valentine’s Heart Cinnamon Rolls for Valentine’s Day or any day! Only 3 ingredients needed to make these beautiful and delicious cinnamon rolls for your kids, sweetie or friends breakfast or dessert. You can have these cinnamon rolls on the table in 20 minutes!
Get the full recipe from: Moore or Less Cooking
5. Valentine’s Parfait
This Valentine’s Parfait is the perfect treat to serve at a Valentine’s Day party or for a romantic Valentine’s evening. It’s full of strawberry Jello, whipped topping, and fresh berries.When it’s time for an extra special Valentine’s Day treat, give these parfaits a try. This simple recipe is so delicious and so pretty!
Get the full recipe from: Maria’s Mixing Bowl
6. Eggless Strawberry Custard Cake with Chocolate Glaze – Valentine’s Day Recipe
Custard Powder Cake Recipe without Eggs. A wonderful cake recipe to serve with coffee.A simple and delicious eggless cake recipe using custard powder. The chocolate glaze is optional but it gives a beautiful look and taste to the dessert.
Get the full recipe from: Blend with Spices
7. Strawberry Sugar Cookies
These Strawberry Sugar Cookies are a soft, chewy sugar cookie bursting with real strawberry flavor in every bite! The dough comes together in just a few minutes, without any chilling – and the cookies bake into darling perfectly pink round cookies that are as pretty as they are delicious. These cuties are perfect for Valentine’s Day, spring brunches, or a fun twist for your holiday cookie plates!
Get the full recipe from: Best Christmas Desserts
8. Red Velvet Cake Balls
Red Velvet Cake Balls are easy to make with red velvet cake and your favorite cream cheese frosting. Dip them in white chocolate for a delicious bite sized treat!These red velvet cake balls would make a perfect Valentine’s day treat! They are the perfect easy and delicious bite sized treats.
Get the full recipe from: Like Mother, Like Daughter
9. Cream Cheese Cookies with Cheesecake Topping
These cream cheese cookies with cheesecake topping feature soft, tender cookies topped with a smooth, lightly tangy cheesecake-style layer. The combination creates a rich yet balanced dessert that feels indulgent without being heavy, making it perfect for Valentine’s Day, holidays, special gatherings, or anytime you want a simple cookie with an elegant twist.
Get the full recipe from: Kudos Kitchen by Renee
10. Chocolate Valentine Cookie Sandwiches
Chocolate Valentine Cookie Sandwiches are the perfect Valentine’s Day treat. Rich, buttercream frosting is sandwiched between decadent chocolate cookies, and the outside edge of the frosting is then decorated with pink and white sprinkles. Making these cookie sandwiches is incredibly easy and straightforward. It only takes a few minutes and a few simple steps.
Get the full recipe from: Pam’s Daily Dish
11. Red Velvet Brownies (from Cake Mix)
Fudgy Red Velvet Brownies from cake mix are loaded with cream cheese filling, chocolate chips, and Oreos. Super decadent and easy to make for Valentine’s Day and random Tuesdays.This really easy red velvet brownie recipe starts with a simple boxed mix so you can whip them up quickly when your sweet tooth craves gooey red velvet Oreo brownies.
Get the full recipe from: Midwestern HomeLife
12. Chocolate Strawberry Dessert Sticks
These Chocolate Strawberry Dessert Sticks are perfect for Valentine’s Day! They are easy to make with brownies, strawberries, marshmallows, chocolate and sprinkles. It is a fun holiday treat to make with kids and they are also great for a school party. These brownie dessert kabobs are very easy to put together with just a few simple ingredients.
Get the full recipe from: Marathons and Motivation
13. Browned Butter Valentine’s Day Blondies
These “pretty in pink” blondies have a beautifully nutty flavor from the browned butter and gobs of chocolate tucked inside! They are the perfect treat to make for handing out over Valentine’s day.
Get the full recipe from: This Mom Cooks
14. No Bake Chocolate Marquise
For the ultimate sweet treat this Valentine’s Day, it has to be this – CHOCOLATE MARQUISE! This rich and decadent French chocolate dessert is similar to a mousse but with a denser, truffle-like texture. Made with dark chocolate, butter, sugar, eggs, and cream, it’s a dream for chocolate lovers and can be served slightly soft or half-frozen. Easy, yummy, NO BAKE, and perfect for the chocolate lover in you!
Get the full recipe from: Manila Spoon
15. White Chocolate Valentine’s Day Chocolate for Two
Easy White Chocolate Valentine’s Day Chocolate for Two. This is the perfect last minute dessert recipe to make to share with your sweetheart.Perfect for an intimate Valentine’s celebration, a cozy night in, or a thoughtful homemade treat for someone special.
Get the full recipe from: A Taste of Madness
16. Strawberry & Whipped Cream Cake
This super easy Strawberry and Whipped Cream Cake is a soft, moist strawberry cake topped with fluffy cream cheese whipped cream frosting and juicy macerated strawberries. Assemble as a layer cake for an impressive presentation. Perfect cake for Valentine’s Day, special occasions, or no reason at all.
Get the full recipe from: Midwestern Holidays
17. Valentine’s Whoopie Pies
Festive red velvet Valentine’s Whoopie Pies made from scratch with butter, sugars, buttermilk, cocoa powder & red coloring! Soft & decadent heart shaped pies filled with silky cream cheese frosting everyone loves!
Get the full recipe from: Butter with a side of Bread
18. Delicious Chocolate Raspberry Torte
This Chocolate Raspberry Torte is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It combines rich chocolate and tangy raspberries to create a delicious and indulgent treat.This decadent dessert is also great for holidays such as Valentine’s Day or Christmas, but it’s easy enough to make for any day of the week.
Get the full recipe from: Pam’s Daily Dish
19. Strawberry Mousse Recipe
Strawberry Mousse is light and silky smooth, made effortlessly with everyday ingredients in just 30 minutes and chilled until ready to serve. This is the perfect light dessert to serve for a backyard barbecue.
Get the full recipe from: Sweet and Savory Meals
20. Mini Red Velvet Cakes
Mini Red Velvet Cakes recipe is an easy from-scratch cake recipe for your Valentine’s Day dessert. Mini cake layers have a deep intense red color and are flavored with cocoa powder for a delicious chocolate flavor and topped with a homemade buttercream frosting.
Get the full recipe from: Swirls of Flavor
21. Chocolate Cheesecake Cookie Bites
Chocolate Cheesecake Cookie Bites are amazing little bites of deliciousness! You won’t believe how easy they are to make! Indulgent and irresistible, they’re perfect for Valentine’s Day sharing, date nights, or gifting a sweet homemade treat to someone special.
Get the full recipe from: Life With The Crust Cut Off
22. Valentine’s Day Red Velvet Cake Balls
These Valentine’s Day red velvet cake balls are so simple to make. Grab a red velvet cake mix paired with cream cheese chocolate, and sprinkled with red, pink, and white sprinkles. This cake mix cake ball recipe is crazy simple but so addictive to enjoy.
Get the full recipe from: Kim Schob
23. Valentine’s Day Cracker Toffee – Easy!
This sweet and salty confection is not only delicious but also super easy to make. With its layers of crisp crackers, buttery toffee, and melted candy & chocolate, it’s a festive, crowd-pleasing treat that looks as good as it tastes.
Get the full recipe from: Maegan Kay Bakes
24. Valentine’s Day Milkshake
Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to indulge in sweet treats with your loved ones. This iconic dessert beverage is a delightful and indulgent way to show your appreciation and affection for your significant other.
Get the full recipe from: Planning Inspired
25. Dark Chocolate Crunchy Clusters
These dark chocolate crunchy clusters only have 3 simple ingredients and that’s with the sprinkles. See what makes these crunchy and double the delicious. Have fun making these gems for the people you love.
Get the full recipe from: Pam’s Daily Dish
26. Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Hearts
Chocolate covered peanut butter hearts are a lovely treat for Valentine’s Day to share with your loved ones. These chocolate covered peanut butter hearts are a delicious treat for Valentine’s Day. Your family is going to love the simple, chocolatey sweets and their fun heart shape.
Get the full recipe from: Spaceship and Laser Beams
27. Mini Chocolate Valentine Pretzel Twists
These mini chocolate Valentine Pretzel Twists are made with only 3 ingredients for the most delectable salty, sweet treat. Enjoy!These little easy-peasy treats are a snap to make and so much nicer to give a homemade treat rather than a store bought box of chocolates. Have fun with these, go light or crazy with the sprinkles.
Get the full recipe from: Pam’s Daily Dish
28. Raspberry Prosecco Cheesecake Cups
These Raspberry Prosecco Cheesecake Cups are a rich, delicious fancy recipe, easy enough for weeknight dessert and fancy enough for parties. Colorful and creamy, these cups combine an Oreo crust with a raspberry, prosecco, and cheesecake filling.
Get the full recipe from: Maria’s Mixing Bowl
29. Pink Rice Krispie Treats
Pink Rice Krispie Treats are a fun dessert, with a gooey rice krispie treat dipped in pink chocolate and decorated with sprinkles!They only take 3 simple ingredients and the same number of steps to whip them together and then you have a delicious treat that will be enjoyed by all! These pink rice krispy treats are darling and perfect to celebrate Valentine’s day with regardless of their shape.
Get the full recipe from: Like Mother, Like Daughter
30. Chocolate Covered Valentine Pretzel Rods
These Chocolate Covered Valentine Pretzel Rods are fun and simple treats and made with only a few ingredients. Comes out looking beautiful and tastes delicious. Show someone how special they are with a homemade Valentine treat. Enjoy!
Get the full recipe from: Pam’s Daily Dish
Frequently Asked Questions on Valentine Dessert Recipes
Are homemade Valentine desserts better than store-bought?
Homemade desserts add a personal touch that makes Valentine’s Day feel extra special. Even simple recipes can feel thoughtful and meaningful when made with love.
Can Valentine desserts be made with pantry staples?
Many Valentine desserts use simple ingredients like flour, sugar, cocoa powder, butter, and chocolate, making them easy to prepare anytime.
How can I make Valentine desserts feel extra special?
Focus on quality ingredients, thoughtful presentation, and a personal touch like handwritten notes or themed packaging to make desserts truly memorable.
Sweet moments call for something sweet, so it’s the perfect collection of Valentine’s day dessert recipes to spread the love of delicious homemade treats. From chocolate treats to refreshing fruit-based treats to no-bake treats, these recipes are easy to make and will show you how Valentine’s day treats don’t have to be elaborate to feel so special.”
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