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Easy Valentine’s Day Desserts You Can Make at Home
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items Looking for a sweet way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? These easy, delicious dessert recipes are perfect for sharing with your partner, friends, or just treating yourself.
Thanks to the red coloration of these cookies, they're so fitting for the holiday! Once you have the buttery base of the cookie, make an indentation in the center of each one so you can spoon a dollop of fluffy cream cheese on top.
Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies Recipe - The Pioneer Woman
Not only are these chocolate-dipped coconut macaroons just delectable, but you can customize them to your heart's desire by swapping dark chocolate for milk or white chocolate, then adding chopped nuts or pink and red sprinkles.
Chocolate Macaron Recipe For Beginners - Sugar Geek Show
Ree says it best, "This is just yummy! Fudgy and rich." The lack of flour makes it extra ultra moist and dense. And while the recipe is a bit more sophisticated than a standard chocolate cake, a sprinkle of powdered sugar instead of icing actually ma...
Flourless chocolate cake
Breakfast in bed is made so simple yet so delicious with these homemade doughnuts. You'll just pop some canned biscuits into the air fryer to make them happen. Add food coloring to the vanilla glaze for a pink or red finish.
Easy Air Fryer Donuts Recipe (With Video) | The Kitchn
Just as lovely to look at as it is to taste, this tender lemon cake has an easy-to-make raspberry jam filling for the perfect kiss of fresh flavor. That same raspberry jam is also mixed into the frosting for an added pink hue.
Lemon Raspberry Cake - Baker by Nature
Start your Valentine's Day off right with a batch of biscotti. They have a rich coffee flavor that's made even better with dual chocolate dip and drizzle. Of course, you just have to dunk them into a steaming cup of joe!
Espresso Biscotti - Barley & Sage
You can use a cookie stamp or a special embossed rolling pin to get that darling floral print on your shortbread cookies. They also have a delicious melt-in-your-mouth, buttery flavor infused with plenty of lemon zest and juice.
Lemon Shortbread Cookies (Flavorful!) - Sally's Baking Addiction
The beloved combination of cookies and cream gets an exciting enhancement with the addition of fresh, juicy raspberries. Plus, since it's a no-bake dessert that uses just six ingredients, you can quickly make it for any last minute V-Day plans.
Easy Oreo Icebox Cake with Fresh Whipped Cream - Little Sunny Kitchen
A trip to Paris is romantic, but making these French eclairs from the comfort of your home is so much easier. They have a light and puffy shell, a coating of chocolate, and a whipped vanilla filling that's simply heavenly.
Perfect Classic Chocolate Eclairs (Foolproof Recipe)
These chocolate cupcakes have a sweet surprise that makes them extra special: raspberry creme. They're just like the cupcakes you remember as a kid, only they're pink for Valentine's Day. Don't forget the sprinkles!
45 Cute Valentine's Day Cupcakes to Satisfy Your ...
Add a pop of red to your Valentine's Day treat table with these decadent red velvet brownies. They're swirled with a cheesecake topping to make them look even more impressive.
Red Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting (with Video)
Chocolatey and boozy at the same time? Yes, pease! This chocolate martini recipe combines two creamy, sweet liqueurs and a bit of vodka. Don't forget to drizzle chocolate sauce in the glass for extra sweetness!
Chocolate Martini - Preppy Kitchen
If waking up to cinnamon rolls is your idea of true love, just wait until you try these cinnamon roll cookies. They look just like the morning treat and even have the sweet icing to boot!
Cinnamon Roll Cookies - Preppy Kitchen
Fudgy brownies get even more chocolatey by adding those chocolate creme-filled cookies you know and love. With the chopped up Oreos, they're a dream come true for any cookies and cream lovers.
Oreo Brownies - Sugar Spun Run
Try a build-your-own crepe bar for Valentine's Day this year! Put out bowls of Nutella, berries, whipped cream, or anything else your heart desires. Then, let your family fill up the thin pancakes however they like!
Nutella Crepes with Strawberries - RecipeTin Eats
Try a build-your-own crepe bar for Valentine's Day this year! Put out bowls of Nutella, berries, whipped cream, or anything else your heart desires. Then, let your family fill up the thin pancakes however they like!
Nutella Crepes with Strawberries - RecipeTin Eats
Inspired by the French dessert, this no-bake cake makes things easier by only using seven ingredients! But don't worry, with layers of graham crackers, creamy filling, and ganache, it's still plenty creamy, light, and chocolatey, too.
Éclair Cake Recipe - Allrecipes
If you and your sweetheart go together like peanut butter and jelly, then this dessert is for you! The peanut butter cookies are filled with raspberry jam and white chocolate raspberry ice cream (or any ice cream you like best!). It's an unexpected b...
Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream Sandwich - Chocolate with Grace
After a romantic Italian dinner, this coffee-infused cake is sure to impress. The four-layer masterpiece of espresso-drenched sponge cake and fluffy frosting dusted with cocoa powder is a fun twist on tiramisu!
Tiramisu
Red fruit punch and mixed berries give this jello mold a pop of fruity sweetness and the perfect Valentine's Day color! You'll hear plenty of "oohs" and "aahs" when you bring it to the table.
The Jello Mold Mistress – of Brooklyn
Adding chocolate hazelnut spread to classic rice cereal treats is a great way to dress them up for the holiday. Mini marshmallows and nuts make for great toppings, too. They'll please both kids and adults alike.
Nutella Krispie Treats Recipe - The Pioneer Woman
The crisp pastry and velvety smooth filling is enough to make you fall in love! But you can also take it one step further by adding mini chocolate chips, chopped pistachios, or even Valentine's Day sprinkles to decorate.
Homemade Cannoli Recipe | Alex Guarnaschelli - Food Network
Making your own panna cotta is easier than you might think! If you have 15 minutes to spare, you can whip it up in no time. Just don't forget the sweet berry sauce for drizzling.
Panna Cotta Recipe - Allrecipes
Don't worry about strawberries not being in season. Get all that berry flavor and gorgeous pink hue thanks to both frozen strawberries and strawberry jam!
Strawberry Swirl Pound Cake
If you like rainbow cookies, you'll love this red and white spin! You'll get the perfect mixture of almond, raspberry, and white chocolate in every bite. And aren't the colors just perfect?
Almond Layer Cookies Recipe - The Pioneer Woman
You can't go wrong with a chocolate cake, but add a rich chocolate glaze and some festive sprinkles and you can call it a celebration. A celebration of love!
Chocolate Bundt Cake Recipe - Cooking Classy
Chocolate lovers will want a little extra love on Valentine's Day, and this sky-high trifle brings it! It's full of crushed Oreos, chocolate pudding, crumbled brownies, and whipped cream cheese.
Easy Chocolate Trifle Recipe | The Kitchn
Another red and fruity delight that you can make right out of the pantry is this easy peasy dump cake! It uses canned cherry pie filling and boxed cake mix, which you probably have on hand already.
Cherry Dump Cake - The Country Cook
These adorable mini cakes have three different flavors of glaze so you can choose the one that your sweetheart will like best. Or you can make all three and have a great time mixing and matching!
Mini Bundt Cakes | Bundtinis
Hot chocolate fans will love these cookies made with actual packets of hot cocoa mix! They even have the marshmallow on top, which is pretty much mandatory in our minds.
Hot Chocolate Cookies - Love From The Oven
Make this impressive chocolate mousse extra-special by serving it up in champagne coupes or wine glasses. Then top the airy chocolate treat with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Chocolate Mousse - RecipeTin Eats
This recipe will make even out-of-season strawberries taste sweet! The little bit of lemon zest will perk them right up. Serve with whipped cream, pound cake, or simply on their own.
Sweet Southern Sugared Strawberries (Strawberry Topping)
This chocolate cake is all kinds of decadent! It has a creamy coconut and pecan filling and the cake is decorated with a fluffy chocolate buttercream that's guaranteed to make you fall in love.
German Chocolate Cake - Tastes Better From Scratch
These mini cakes are a classic for a reason—it's simple yet scrumptious. Each one is layered with fresh whipped cream and slices of strawberries.
Homemade Strawberry Shortcake - Sally's Baking Addiction
Inspired by Lofthouse cookies, these heart-shaped treats are soft and tender. To really make them special, add pink frosting and cute sprinkles to decorate.
Valentine's Day Cookies - Sally's Baking Addiction
Make two of these chocolatey desserts—one for you and one for your admirer! They only take seven minutes to make and taste so decadent with a scoop of ice cream.
Brownie in a Mug - Celebrating Sweets
This dessert looks like a floating cloud—so you know that Cupid would approve. Not to mention it's topped with a pile of sweet, juicy strawberries!
Strawberry Pavlova Recipe - NYT Cooking
Adding cola to cake batters helps to make them light and fluffy. You're one and only will love this vintage treat! Don't forget the cherry on top for that pop of Valentine's Day red.
Coco-Cola Cake Recipe - Allrecipes
Chocolate and peanut butter are a match made in heaven so it only makes sense to combine them in this homemade brownie recipe. The peanut butter chips on top are an added bonus.
Peanut Butter Brownies - Preppy Kitchen
Just like red velvet cake, these cookies are made with buttermilk, cocoa powder, and red food coloring. Plus, they have two types of chips so they're extra chocolaty.
Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies - Sally's Baking Addiction
Imagine this melty, rich pot of chocolate on your next date night! Or serve it up for a fun Valentine's Day party. Either way, you'll want to have strawberries, pound cake, and pretzels for dipping.
Perfect Chocolate Fondue - Mel's Kitchen Cafe
Ice cream lovers will appreciate this nostalgic dessert. It has a crushed chocolate wafer cookie base, vanilla ice cream, and fresh strawberries.
Best Neapolitan Ice Cream Bars Recipe - The Pioneer Woman
This rich chocolate cake is decorated with chocolate buttercream, fresh raspberries, pistachios, and chocolate curls. Don't worry, it tastes as good as it looks!
Chocolate Raspberry Cake - Sally's Baking Addiction
Chocolate ganache cake sounds way fancier than it is, making it perfect for impressing your date! Pour the chocolate ganache over the fluffy cake, then add swirls of peanut butter ganache for a bit of cute design.
Chocolate Ganache Cake (a.k.a Lazy Chocolate Cake) - Cake by Courtney
This cheesecake is light, fluffy, and has a wonderfully creamy texture. Plus, it's super easy to decorate! All you have to do is spoon a sweet strawberry mixture over the cake, and you have an instant hit.
Strawberry Cheesecake - RecipeTin Eats
This is not up for debate: Nothing is more romantic than a plate of chocolate-covered strawberries! They're made even better when they're dunked, drizzled, and sprinkled with fun toppings! And since they only take 10 minutes to make, they're also a f...
Chocolate Covered Strawberries - Tastes Better From Scratch
That moment when the crust cracks, releasing a flood of molten chocolate? Pure indulgence. These mini cakes stand out for their hints of espresso and perfectly moist center. Pair them with fruit, a scoop of ice cream, and maybe even a glass of rosé w...
Molten chocolate cake
If your loved one is a fan of whiskey (or bacon, for that matter), this dessert is for you! It's an unlikely combination of sweet and salty that's out-of-this-world good.
Best Whiskey-Maple Sundaes with Bacon Recipe
The combination of chocolate and peanut butter is a match made in heaven—and so are you and your sweetie, so there's no better reason to make this decadent dessert. Top the cake with candies for even more of the winning combo.
Peanut Butter Cheesecake - Sugar Spun Run
This cake is pretty in pink—and perfect for a special occasion! Make it for your besties or the one you love most and say cheers with a glass of rosé wine.
Best Strawberries and Rosé Sheet Cake Recipe
Instead of an expensive box of chocolate truffles, try your hand at making your own! It's easy to do and will truly come from the heart.
Oreo Balls Oreo Truffles - Cooking Classy
Get creative with your red and white treats. Instead of red velvet cake, these red velvet sandwich cookies are simply divine!
Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies - Just so Tasty
Creamy, silky, chocolate-y pie is the way to anyone's heart. Especially if it's topped with whipped cream and chocolate curls!
French Chocolate Silk Pie Recipe - Handle the Heat
If you're a fan of cheesecake, you'll go crazy for this version made with chocolate cookie crust. And the cherry on top? A delicious pile of sugary cherries, of course!
Cherry Cheesecake - Drive Me Hungry
This recipe makes two lava cakes so it's perfect for a romantic dinner with your valentine. Be sure to serve them warm to guarantee the melty dulce de leche center.
Dulce De Leche Lava Cake Recipe by Tasty
Send a kiss to your valentine with this classic dessert. Each one of the peanut butter cookies is dotted with a chocolate Hershey's Kiss.
Peanut butter blossom cookie
It doesn't get much easier than this red velvet treat. Grab two mugs and double the recipe for you and sweetie.
5 Minute Red Velvet Mug Cake - BAKE WITH ZOHA
A fruity galette is a beautiful addition to any Valentine's Day dessert spread. It's easier than pie but just as tasty, and best of all, it doesn't need to be perfect (just call it rustic!).
Cranberry Apple Galette - Teak & Thyme
This bright and creamy pie is a welcome addition to your rich Valentine's Day menu. Add some lime zest over the top for even more color and flavor.
Traditional Key Lime Pie - Brown Eyed Baker
This is one of Ladd Drummond's favorite desserts, and we can see why! The luscious, chocolatey filling is ultra comforting.
Easy Chocolate Pie Recipe - The Pioneer Woman
Warm brownies straight from the skillet is one of the best ways to serve this chocolate-y treat. If you want to really take it over the top, don't forget the coffee ice cream and a drizzle of syrup for good measure.
Skillet Mocha Brownie Sundae - The Pioneer Woman
Make these personal-sized heart-shaped lava cakes to enjoy after dinner. The pool of chocolate and peanut butter inside is just heavenly.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Lava Cakes - Sally's Baking Addiction
Having a Valentine's Day party for your household? Then a sheet cake is a great dessert, especially this vibrant red velvet one.
Red Velvet Sheet Cake - I Heart Eating
For a caffeinated boost to your Valentine's Day, make this gorgeous layered coffee toffee cake.
Best Coffee-Toffee Crunch Cake Recipe - The Pioneer Woman
The perfect dessert for two is a pair of mug cakes! Try this version that is great for chocolate lovers.
Best Mocha Mug Cake Recipe - The Pioneer Woman
Calling all coffee lovers! These mocha cupcakes have a ton of coffee flavor thanks to coffee extract and instant espresso powder.
Mocha Cupcakes Recipe with Espresso Buttercream Frosting
Treat yourselves to a whimsical bite with these ice cream sandwiches. It doesn't get better than chocolate and peanut butter.
Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwiches - Hummingbird Thyme
Although it's usually a summer treat, cherry pie is a perfect Valentine's Day dessert because of its rich color. Top it with fresh whipped cream.
Homemade Cherry Pie (With Thick Filling) - Sally's Baking Addiction
Make one giant cookie to share with your partner (okay, and probably your kids too!). It'll be the sweetest romantic gesture.
Giant Linzer Cookie - The Pioneer Woman
Store-bought puff pastry makes this fruity, chocolatey dessert so easy to make.
Strawberry Nutella Puff Pastry - The Pioneer Woman
Love coconut? These cherry macaroons dipped in chocolate are the perfect sweet bite with a pretty pink Valentine's tint.
Chocolate-Dipped Cherry Macaroons - The Pioneer Woman
These pink cookie hearts are perfect to make for a Valentine's Day celebration with your kids. Let them put the sprinkles on top to get in on the fun.
Chocolate Sugar Cookie Hearts - The Pioneer Woman
Nothing goes better with Valentine's Day than chocolate and strawberries. Go one step further with this cake that has a layer of Nutella on each cake.
Chocolate Strawberry Nutella Cake - The Pioneer Woman
Ree used to make these stenciled chocolate cookies with her mom every Valentine's Day. The fun is in coming up with ideas for what to spell!
Valentine Cookies - Crazy for Crust
Valentine's Day is the best holiday for chocoholics. These triple chocolate cookies are guaranteed to satisfy!
Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies - I Heart Naptime