Get impressed and have fun February 14th with these 36 Valentine’s Day dessert recipes together with truffles, cupcakes, and small-batch desserts which can be excellent for two. From wealthy chocolate cake and crème brûlée to festive Valentine’s Day cupcakes and straightforward sparkle sweetheart cookies, there’s one thing on this record everybody will love.
![pink and red sparkle Valentine's day cookies](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sparkle-sweetheart-cookies-2.jpg)
For those who’re in search of Valentine’s Day dessert inspiration, I’ve 36+ Valentine’s Day Dessert Recipes gathered collectively for you at this time. And I’ve much more printed in my Valentine’s Day recipes part… simply in case you want greater than 36 decisions! 😉
As a broadcast baking cookbook writer, I’ve made my justifiable share of seasonal desserts. February is actually considered one of my favourite baking months, as a result of the flavors of wealthy chocolate, candy berries, and buttery purple velvet thrive. (In fact all of the pink sprinkles are a beautiful bonus.)
For those who’re in want of Valentine’s Day dessert recipes, look no additional. I’ve you coated!
Fan-Favourite Valentine’s Day Dessert Recipes
![white chocolate raspberry cheesecake bars](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/white-chocolate-raspberry-cheesecake-bars-3.jpg)
![Mini pound cakes with raspberry icing and sprinkles](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/mini-vanilla-pound-cakes-with-sprinkles.jpg)
White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Bars
Simpler and faster than a full cheesecake, white chocolate raspberry cheesecake bars are creamy, candy, and swirled with layers of selfmade recent raspberry sauce. They’re baked in a 9-inch sq. pan and sit on an Oreo cookie crust.
Mini Vanilla Pound Truffles
These lovely mini vanilla pound truffles are moist, flavorful, and splendidly buttery. For those who don’t have a mini Bundt cake pan, use mini loaf pans or perhaps a common loaf pan—see recipe Word.
![chocolate raspberry cake cut open with raspberries and mint on top sitting on a marble cake stand with pink backdrop behind it.](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/chocolate-raspberry-cake-3.jpg)
![stack of frosted sugar cookie bars](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/frosted-sugar-cookie-bars.jpg)
Chocolate Raspberry Cake
There’s a lot to like about this ultra-rich chocolate raspberry cake. Layers of moist darkish chocolate sponge, silky chocolate buttercream, and selfmade raspberry cake filling are enrobed in an expensive chocolate raspberry ganache.
Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars
Prime these sugar cookie bars with pink frosting and cargo them up with Valentine’s Day sprinkles. Folks go ABSOLUTELY NUTS each time I make them. And so they’re fairly straightforward, too!
![slice of red velvet cake on a black plate](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/red-velvet-cake-slice.jpg)
![slice of red velvet cake on a black plate](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/red-velvet-cake-slice.jpg)
![overhead image of homemade strawberry cake on a marble cake stand](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/homemade-strawberry-cake-4.jpg)
![overhead image of homemade strawberry cake on a marble cake stand](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/homemade-strawberry-cake-4.jpg)
Crimson Velvet Cake
Crimson velvet cake is the queen of layer truffles. My selfmade recipe yields a buttery cake with hints of vanilla and cocoa flavors, all topped with tangy cream cheese frosting.
Do-it-yourself Strawberry Cake
Filled with strawberry taste, this selfmade strawberry cake has strawberries contained in the cake and within the frosting too. 100% actual elements—no boxed combine right here!
![slice of chocolate cake on a plate](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/triple-chocolate-cake-4.jpg)
![slice of chocolate cake on a plate](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/triple-chocolate-cake-4.jpg)
![whipped cream and raspberry sauce topped cheesecake pie with 1 slice removed.](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/cheesecake-pie.jpg)
![whipped cream and raspberry sauce topped cheesecake pie with 1 slice removed.](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/cheesecake-pie.jpg)
Triple Chocolate Cake
That is my favourite selfmade chocolate cake recipe. With an excellent moist crumb and fudgy, but gentle texture, this chocolate cake recipe will quickly be your favourite too.
Straightforward Cheesecake Pie
This cheesecake pie is ideal for cheesecake lovers who need a faster, simpler different to creating a traditional cheesecake. The sleek and creamy filling is made with simply 6 easy elements, and there’s no water bathtub step required. (And also you don’t want a springform pan, both!)
![pink and red sparkle Valentine's day cookies](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sparkle-sweetheart-cookies-2.jpg)
![pink and red sparkle Valentine's day cookies](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sparkle-sweetheart-cookies-2.jpg)
![hand holding a peanut butter Valentine's Day cookie.](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/peanut-butter-valentines-day-cookies-2-600x900.jpg)
![hand holding a peanut butter Valentine's Day cookie.](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/peanut-butter-valentines-day-cookies-2-600x900.jpg)
Sparkle Sweetheart Cookies
Enjoyable and festive sparkle sweetheart cookies glisten with Valentine’s Day sprinkles and a chocolate coronary heart nestled on high. This straightforward cream cheese drop-style sugar cookie dough requires simply 30–60 minutes of chilling earlier than baking. Or use chocolate hearts on these chocolate cherry blossoms for an additional nut-free cookie possibility.
Peanut Butter Sweethearts
And a peanut butter model, too! Delicate-baked and additional thick peanut butter Valentine’s Day cookies are loaded with chocolate-peanut butter taste. They’re like my peanut butter blossoms, now all dressed up for Valentine’s Day.
![close-up of heart-shaped Valentine's Day cookie decorated with pastel purple royal icing with xoxo piped on top.](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/valentines-day-conversation-heart-sugar-cookies.jpg)
![close-up of heart-shaped Valentine's Day cookie decorated with pastel purple royal icing with xoxo piped on top.](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/valentines-day-conversation-heart-sugar-cookies.jpg)
![heart sugar cookies with Nutella glaze on a baking sheet](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/nutella-glaze-recipe.jpg)
![heart sugar cookies with Nutella glaze on a baking sheet](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/nutella-glaze-recipe.jpg)
Valentine’s Day Coronary heart Sugar Cookies
Do-it-yourself Valentine’s Day cookies are as cute as dialog coronary heart candies… however are way more scrumptious to eat! Use my beloved sugar cookies recipe as the bottom and high with royal icing. Craving a chocolate model? Use this recipe for chocolate sugar cookies and comply with the identical adorning steps.
Delicate Cream Cheese Cookies With Nutella Glaze
These gentle cream cheese cut-out cookies with Nutella glaze are really the softest sugar cookies. The dough is straightforward to work with, the cookies maintain their form fantastically, and every chunk is clean and creamy. An added bonus is that the Nutella glaze units on high, making the cookies handy for stacking, storing, and gifting.
![red velvet cookies dipped in white chocolate with Valentine's Day heart sprinkles on top](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/white-chocolate-red-velvet-valentines-day-cookies-2-600x900.jpg)
![red velvet cookies dipped in white chocolate with Valentine's Day heart sprinkles on top](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/white-chocolate-red-velvet-valentines-day-cookies-2-600x900.jpg)
![stack of chocolate raspberry crinkle cookies.](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/chocolate-raspberry-crinkles-600x900.jpg)
![stack of chocolate raspberry crinkle cookies.](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/chocolate-raspberry-crinkles-600x900.jpg)
White Chocolate Crimson Velvet Cookies
Made out of scratch, these white chocolate purple velvet cookies are gentle and chewy, easy to make, and completely festive. Dunk in pure white chocolate and high with colourful sprinkles.
Chocolate Raspberry Crinkles
Identical to chocolate crinkles, however with the added taste of actual raspberries these chocolate raspberry crinkles are soft-baked and chewy, deeply wealthy and fudgy, and coated in a raspberry-confectioners’ sugar topping that melts in your mouth.
![chocolate lava cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on a white plate.](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/lava-cake.jpg)
![chocolate lava cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on a white plate.](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/lava-cake.jpg)
![Homemade chocolate truffles on Valentine's Day heart plate](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/homemade-chocolate-truffles-4.jpg)
![Homemade chocolate truffles on Valentine's Day heart plate](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/homemade-chocolate-truffles-4.jpg)
Chocolate Lava Truffles
Molten chocolate lava truffles are the last word chocolate dessert indulgence. Prime every heat chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream. You’ll be shocked at how rapidly this reader-favorite dessert comes collectively. (Psst… peanut butter lovers: strive these peanut butter chocolate lava truffles!)
Do-it-yourself Chocolate Truffles
Ditch the boxed candies this Valentine’s Day and make selfmade chocolate truffles. These further creamy truffles come along with simply 4 easy elements.
![chocolate fudge cake in ramekin with raspberry on top.](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/date-night-two-chocolate-fudge-cakes-2-600x900.jpg)
![chocolate fudge cake in ramekin with raspberry on top.](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/date-night-two-chocolate-fudge-cakes-2-600x900.jpg)
![red velvet seven layer bars](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Red-Velvet-Seven-Layer-Bars.jpg)
![red velvet seven layer bars](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Red-Velvet-Seven-Layer-Bars.jpg)
Chocolate Fudge Truffles for two
This small-batch recipe yields simply 2 chocolate fudge truffles… one for you and one to your sweetheart or finest buddy/child/sibling/guardian/any chocolate lover in your life.
Crimson Velvet Layer Bars
These purple velvet layer bars are all the things you’re keen on about traditional 7-layer bars, however they’re baked on high of a purple velvet cookie crust. These loaded bars are further chewy, gooey, buttery, and candy!
![chocolate cake pops dipped in chocolate on white plate.](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/chocolate-cake-pops-with-sprinkles-600x900.jpg)
![chocolate cake pops dipped in chocolate on white plate.](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/chocolate-cake-pops-with-sprinkles-600x900.jpg)
![pieces of sweetheart swirl bark](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/sweetheart-swirl-bark-6.jpg)
![pieces of sweetheart swirl bark](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/sweetheart-swirl-bark-6.jpg)
Chocolate Cake Pops
Youngsters and adults alike love chocolate cake pops (and vanilla cake pops). Prime with sprinkles for a festive contact! For finest outcomes, begin this recipe the night time earlier than.
Sweetheart Swirl Chocolate Bark
3-ingredient sweetheart swirl bark is wildly festive and extremely easy to make. Made out of semi-sweet chocolate and white chocolate tinted pink, the 2 are swirled collectively and topped with sweet hearts and Valentine’s Day sprinkles.
![chocolate covered oreo balls truffles topped with crushed Oreo cookie crumbs and arranged on green baking sheet.](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/easy-oreo-balls-2.jpg)
![chocolate covered oreo balls truffles topped with crushed Oreo cookie crumbs and arranged on green baking sheet.](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/easy-oreo-balls-2.jpg)
![zoomed in image of strawberry cheesecake truffles with a bite out of one showing the inside](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/strawberry-cheesecake-truffles.jpg)
![zoomed in image of strawberry cheesecake truffles with a bite out of one showing the inside](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/strawberry-cheesecake-truffles.jpg)
4-Ingredient Oreo Balls
Oreo balls are an excellent straightforward and downright irresistible 4-ingredient chocolate deal with you can also make at dwelling. Select common, golden, or one other taste of Oreo cookies, combine with a bit of cream cheese, and dunk in white or darkish chocolate.
5-Ingredient Strawberry Cheesecake Truffles
Straightforward strawberry cheesecake truffles come along with cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, recent strawberries, white chocolate, and graham crackers. Cheesecake is now a finger meals!
![slices of champagne cake roll on a white serving platter](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/champagne-roll-cake.jpg)
![slices of champagne cake roll on a white serving platter](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/champagne-roll-cake.jpg)
![close-up of chocolate covered strawberry cupcake filled with strawberry buttercream and sliced open.](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/strawberry-buttercream-filled-chocolate-cupcakes.jpg)
![close-up of chocolate covered strawberry cupcake filled with strawberry buttercream and sliced open.](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/strawberry-buttercream-filled-chocolate-cupcakes.jpg)
Champagne Cake Roll
This gentle and spongey champagne cake roll is flavored with decreased glowing wine and vanilla. Fill with champagne whipped cream to make an additional sparkly and celebratory dessert! Or if chocolate is extra your velocity, see my chocolate cake roll.
Chocolate Coated Strawberry Cupcakes
To make these chocolate coated strawberry cupcakes, make this recipe for further moist chocolate cupcakes, fill them with candy strawberry buttercream, and high them with wealthy chocolate ganache.
![Nutella filled cupcake](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/strawberry-nutella-cupcakes-5.jpg)
![Nutella filled cupcake](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/strawberry-nutella-cupcakes-5.jpg)
![chocolate peanut butter cheesecake bars](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/chocolate-peanut-butter-cheesecake-bars.jpg)
![chocolate peanut butter cheesecake bars](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/chocolate-peanut-butter-cheesecake-bars.jpg)
Valentine’s Day “Cupid” Cupcakes
Festive Valentine’s Day cupcakes are the last word declaration of affection: strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla multi function! Fill with Nutella and garnish with a chocolate coronary heart for an attention grabbing Valentine’s Day deal with.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars
Severely indulgent and creamy, these chocolate peanut butter cheesecake bars are like consuming a peanut butter cup in cheesecake type. You may high with purple and pink sprinkles for a festive contact.
![strawberry cupcakes with white chocolate strawberry frosting topped with white chocolate dipped strawberry](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/homemade-strawberry-cupcakes.jpg)
![strawberry cupcakes with white chocolate strawberry frosting topped with white chocolate dipped strawberry](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/homemade-strawberry-cupcakes.jpg)
![cheesecake in a loaf pan cut into slices](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/small-batch-cheesecake-4.jpg)
![cheesecake in a loaf pan cut into slices](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/small-batch-cheesecake-4.jpg)
White Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes
Additional fluffy white chocolate strawberry cupcakes mix creamy white chocolate and actual strawberries. Diminished strawberry puree and freeze-dried strawberries are the secrets and techniques to the actual (nothing synthetic!) strawberry taste.
Creamy Small Batch Cheesecake
Thick and wealthy creamy small batch cheesecake is baked in a loaf pan and yields solely 5 slices. Serve with strawberry topping or raspberry dessert sauce for the proper cheesecake recipe to share with the fortunate few closest to your coronary heart (and your kitchen).
![Homemade creme brûlée with a spoon](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/best-creme-brulee-recipe-3.jpg)
![Homemade creme brûlée with a spoon](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/best-creme-brulee-recipe-3.jpg)
![6 inch chocolate cake with chocolate ganache on top sitting on a pink cake stand.](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/6-inch-1-layer-chocolate-cake.jpg)
![6 inch chocolate cake with chocolate ganache on top sitting on a pink cake stand.](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/6-inch-1-layer-chocolate-cake.jpg)
Crème Brûlée
Flecked with espresso and flavored with pure vanilla, that is my favourite crème brûlée recipe. It seems to be white-tablecloth-restaurant fancy, however is shockingly easy to organize and at all times wows dinner visitors. Made with 6 easy elements, you can and will succeed while you comply with my recipe for this iconic dessert.
Small 6-Inch Chocolate Cake
This 1-layer 6-inch chocolate cake serves 4, so it’s excellent for everytime you want a scaled-down cake. It’s also possible to use this chocolate cake batter to make a small batch of 6 cupcakes.
![overhead image of heart shaped chocolate hand pies drizzled with chocolate topping](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/chocolate-hand-pies-4.jpg)
![overhead image of heart shaped chocolate hand pies drizzled with chocolate topping](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/chocolate-hand-pies-4.jpg)
![Slice of tiramisu being removed from pan.](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/homemade-tiramisu-recipe-600x900.jpg)
![Slice of tiramisu being removed from pan.](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/homemade-tiramisu-recipe-600x900.jpg)
Chocolate Hand Pies
Scrumptious chocolate hand pies come along with chocolate pie dough (!!) and a simple chocolate ganache filling. I’m assured any Valentine will adore these…. who can resist a heart-shaped chocolate pie? Attempt my selfmade chocolate pop tarts, too.
Tiramisu
A really particular and romantic dessert! This tiramisu recipe is from the late Maida Heatter and is well the perfect selfmade tiramisu that I’ve ever tried.
![flourless chocolate cake with mocha whipped cream](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/flourless-chocolate-cake-mocha-whipped-cream.jpg)
![flourless chocolate cake with mocha whipped cream](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/flourless-chocolate-cake-mocha-whipped-cream.jpg)
![chocolate souffles](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/chocolate-souffles.jpg)
![chocolate souffles](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/chocolate-souffles.jpg)
Gluten-Free Flourless Chocolate Cake
This wealthy and deliciously moist flourless chocolate cake is of course gluten free. A 1-bowl cake recipe with none particular instruments or meeting required, that is chocolate cake MADE EASY.
Chocolate Soufflé (GF)
A quintessential Valentine’s Day deal with! My naturally gluten-free chocolate soufflé recipe is closely detailed to assist in giving newbie bakers the boldness to do this traditional French dessert.
Searching for extra gluten-free Valentine’s Day dessert recipes? Attempt these selfmade French macarons.
![One giant monster cookie](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/big-peanut-butter-monster-cookie.jpg)
![One giant monster cookie](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/big-peanut-butter-monster-cookie.jpg)
![giant chocolate cookie with heart sprinkles on white plate on marble counter.](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/one-giant-double-chocolate-cookie-2.jpg)
![giant chocolate cookie with heart sprinkles on white plate on marble counter.](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/one-giant-double-chocolate-cookie-2.jpg)
Simply One Big Monster M&M Cookie
This recipe yields one big monster cookie. It’s huge and excellent for two individuals who love peanut butter and chocolate. I at all times make it for my husband… and make him share it with me!
Simply One Big Double Chocolate Cookie
And one big double chocolate cookie, simply in case peanut butter isn’t your factor.
And should you want some Valentine’s Day breakfast concepts:
![heart shaped donuts topped with pink glaze and sprinkles on a baking sheet](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/pink-frosted-heart-donuts-4.jpg)
![heart shaped donuts topped with pink glaze and sprinkles on a baking sheet](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/pink-frosted-heart-donuts-4.jpg)
![homemade crepes with whipped cream, berries, and raspberry jam.](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/homemade-crepes-1.jpg)
![homemade crepes with whipped cream, berries, and raspberry jam.](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/homemade-crepes-1.jpg)
Pink Get together Donuts
Baked pink occasion donuts are flavored with vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg; coated in pink-tinted vanilla frosting; and topped with rainbow sprinkles. It’s love at first chunk. 😉
8-Ingredient Do-it-yourself Crepes
These selfmade crepes are extremely skinny and delicate with probably the most buttery crisp edges. Straightforward to make with only a blender and skillet, they’re prepared to your selection of candy or savory fillings.
Q: Which of those Valentine’s Day dessert recipes have you ever tried? Do you might have any favorites?