Amazing Valentine Desserts
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Our Valentine desserts collection has the best recipes for February 14th. You’ll find decadent and romantic chocolate treats, fruit-forward options, no bake recipes, and dessert drinks!
Valentine Desserts Collection
When it comes to letting someone special know how much you care, nothing says “I love you” quite as well as a home cooked meal.
Light a few candles and stream soft music to set the mood.
When the meal is over, brew some espresso or tea, or indulge in Valentine cocktails to enjoy with one of these swoon-worthy Valentine’s Day dessert recipes!
Browse this recipe collection and watch our video for inspiration. Then, you’ll be able to make a decadent, romantic dessert to share with your Valentine.
Best Valentines Desserts
To make it easy for you to find exactly what you’re looking for, we placed these Valentine’s Day dessert ideas into the following categories:
- DECADENT CHOCOLATE DESSERTS
- FRUIT DESSERTS
- SIMPLE VALENTINE’S DAY TREATS
- DRINKABLE VALENTINES DESSERTS
Click on the link below each image to get the recipe.
Decadent Chocolate Desserts
Here are some of our best Valentine’s Day dessert recipes that include chocolate.
You’ll see some simple treats, but there are also over-the-top, decadent chocolate desserts that you and your Valentine are sure to love!
Rich, chocolatey treats are perfect for this holiday of love. Not only is chocolate delicious, but it also contains a natural stimulant called Tryptophan.
It is part of a natural “feel good” drug in the brain known as serotonin.
Although these chemicals do exist in chocolate, the quantity isn’t enough to cause an actual physiological reaction.
Still, chocolate is so sweet, silky, and smooth that it’s likely to fuel a little inner passion.
Outrageously Fudgy Brownies are a chocolate lover’s dream dessert! This treat is chocolatey, fudgy, soft, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Made with a truckload of chocolate and a sprinkling of coffee, the flavor is outrageously amazing!
Cherry Dr Pepper Cake is an incredibly flavorful 5-ingredient cherry chocolate cake recipe. Topped with homemade frosting and plenty of maraschino cherries, it comes together in just 40 minutes. It may be the easiest and tastiest of these Valentines desserts!
This Easy Chocolate Fudge Cake is moist and rich, combining a dense cocoa cake with silky chocolate frosting and chocolate chips — a triple chocolate delight! Create the ultimate Valentines Day dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or some homemade whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup!
Make Coca Cola Cake just like Cracker Barrel! This dessert takes the words indulgent and rich to a whole new level! With twice the amount of cocoa powder, it’s the ultimate in decadent chocolate Valentine desserts. A layer of fudgy frosting on top seals the deal!
Red Velvet Poke Cake is one of the most obvious Valentines Day desserts, with a rich, red hue and plenty of heart sprinkles on top. I use a cake mix as a shortcut, then splurge with white chocolate and marshmallow fluff in the filling. Super easy to make… and super romantic!
Need more chocolatey Valentine’s Day dessert ideas to choose from? Check out our chocolate desserts recipe index.
Fruit Desserts
When you want a romantic dessert for two, look no further than chocolate and fresh fruit. Strawberries are a popular choice, but you could use any fresh fruit you like.
Share a bowl of melted chocolate or hot fudge sauce for dipping, and before you know it, your Valentine may want you away from the table!
Strawberry Icebox Cake is one of our fantastic no bake Valentines Day desserts. It’s a favorite during the summer months, but the colors and flavors are just right for a romantic evening. With layers of juicy strawberries, fluffy whipped cream, and crushed graham crackers, it’s a light and dreamy cake that looks impressive too!
Rich Strawberry Brownie Cupcakes are topped with a luscious swirl of strawberry buttercream frosting and chocolate-dipped strawberries. They have all the fudgy flavor you love from a brownie, but they bake up in about half the time. These sweet cupcakes are one of the best Valentine desserts for sharing!
Who can resist a slice of creamy No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake with fresh berry topping? A combination of cream cheese and whipped cream makes the silkiest base, and a crunchy graham cracker crust ties it all together. It’s one of our lightest and most refreshing Valentines Day desserts!
How to Choose Fresh Berries for Your Desserts
- Check for color and texture. When you’re shopping for fresh strawberries (or any other type of berries), avoid any with dark leaves or mushy spots.
- Inspect all the berries. If the fruit is in a plastic container, check the underside for signs of mildew or mold.
- Clean them right away. To extend their life, place your fresh berries in a vinegar water bath as soon as possible after you get home. Make the solution with 1 cup of white vinegar and 8 cups of cool water.
- Dry before storing. Either pat them dry with paper towels or simply allow them to air dry before storing them in the refrigerator. Use them within 4-5 days for the best flavor and freshness.
Simple Valentine’s Day Treats
Not everyone can whip up a complicated dessert, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still present your true love with something impressive and delicious!
These Valentine’s Day dessert ideas are just as chocolatey as other recipes but perfect for novice bakers and experts alike.
My No Bake Chocolate Icebox Pie is the best dessert if you don’t consider yourself a very good baker. It all starts with a chocolate cookie crust, topped with a silky smooth filling and a homemade chocolate ganache. Assemble the base in 20 minutes or less, then freeze overnight and add your toppings just before serving.
This Chocolate Lovers Brownie Biscotti is the perfect solution if you’re looking for a lighter dessert. Made with 4 types of chocolate, plus coffee to enhance each one, they’re perfectly dunkable and sweet. Not only that, biscotti is super easy to make and is a beautiful food gift wrapped in cellophane and curly ribbons!
Drinkable Valentines Day Desserts
Some of the best dessert recipes for this holiday of love involve a straw and a beautiful cocktail glass!
Here are a few sip-worthy cocktail desserts and dessert drinks that will fill you with plenty of warm and fuzzy feelings.
This Classic Frozen Mudslide Cocktail Recipe makes enough for two, making it one of the best boozy Valentine desserts! Even better, it tastes just like the famous drink from at TGI Fridays — but you can make it any time you want at home. Stock up on gallons of vanilla ice cream and bottles of Kahlua liqueur, and don’t forget the whipped cream!
Make an Applebee’s Oreo Milkshake Copycat for a rich and creamy treat that’s ready in minutes — just combine, blend, and serve! Top with plenty of whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and extra Oreo Cookies. You could even add a few drops of red food coloring or themed sprinkles to make it more festive!
A Dreamy Strawberries and Creme Shake features swirls of sweet berry shake and whipped cream, made with just 3 ingredients! It’s perfectly sweet with real fruit flavor — nothing fake here. With extra whipped cream and fresh berries on top, it’s an impressive dessert that you can whip up in batches.
Kitchen Tools for Making Valentine’s Day Desserts
- Electric Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
- Mixing Bowls
- Wire Whisk
- Paper Cupcake Liners or Silicone Cupcake Liners
- Cooling Racks
Enjoy!
With love, from our simple kitchen to yours.
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Originally published February 2016, updated and republished January 2025
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