Love is in the air—and so is the smell of something sweet baking in the oven! Whether you’re planning a romantic dinner for two, a festive Galentine’s gathering, or just looking for an excuse to indulge, these 14 Valentine’s desserts are sure to steal your heart. From rich chocolate treats to berry-filled delights, each recipe is crafted to make your celebration extra special. So preheat the oven, grab your favorite baking tools, and get ready to whip up something truly irresistible. After all, nothing says “I love you” quite like a homemade dessert!
Frosé Rose
Cook time: 3-4 hours, including freeze time
Ingredients:
- Fruit sorbet
- Rosé
Instructions:
- Blend together two parts sorbet to one part rosé.
- Pour the mixture into a silicone rose mold.
- Freeze for 3-4 hours or until solid.
- Serve in a cocktail glass.
No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients:
- ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp melted butter
- 1 package cream cheese, room temp
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- ⅓ cup lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 can cherry pie filling
Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter. Divide among 8 bowl, about 4 rounded teaspoonfuls in each.
- In a separate bowl, mix the cream cheese, condensed milk, vanilla, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Scoop about ¼ cup of the cream cheese mixture on top of the graham cracker mixture in each bowl.
- Top with cherry pie filling and serve.
Cinnamon Cherry Cobbler
Cook time: 25 min
Ingredients:
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- 1 tin of cinnamon rolls
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°.
- Add the cherry pie filling to the bottom of a baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Top with the cinnamon rolls, then bake for 20 min or until golden.
- Top with icing, and serve.
Cream Cheese Stuffed Strawberries
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients:
- 1 package strawberries
- 5 oz cream cheese, at room temp
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ tsp almond extract (you can sub vanilla)
- Chocolate for garnish
Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and almond extract. Mix until well combined. It will be thick.
- Transfer the mixture into a piping bag or a plastic baggie with the tip cut off.
- Cut the tops off of the strawberries and discard, then cut an x into the strawberries from the point.
- Open the x and squeeze the cream cheese mixture into the strawberries. Plate.
- Once all the strawberries have been filled, grate a chocolate bar over the tops.
Barbie Popcorn
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 Tbsp water
- 6 Tbsp butter
- 2 tsp vanilla
- food coloring
- 16 cups popped popcorn unbuttered, unsalted
Instructions:
- Put all ingredients except for popcorn in saucepan and bring to a boil
- Pour over popped corn and stir until well coated and it goes sugary
- Spread the popcorn out in a single layer on some parchment paper or a baking sheet and let it dry.
- The popcorn is then ready to enjoy.
Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Bites
Cook time: 2 hours 10 min
Ingredients:
- 1 cup strawberries (diced)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 cup semi-chocolate chips
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil
Instructions:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, add the strawberries, yogurt, and honey and stir until combined. Dollop ¼ cup clusters in an even layer on the baking sheet. Freeze for 2 hours or until solid.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until the chocolate is melted.
- Dip each yogurt cluster in the melted chocolate, coating both sides. Place the clusters back on the baking sheet. If needed, freeze until solid.
- Store in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
Cook Time: 5 hours
Ingredients:
- 1 container full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 spoon jam
- ⅛ cup maple syrup
- 6-7 sliced strawberries
- A handful of Teddy Grahams
Instructions:
- Add cottage cheese, jam, and maple syrup to a blender. Blend for 2-3 minutes, or until completely smooth.
- Pour into a container, then add the sliced strawberries and Teddy Grahams. Stir to mix.
- Cover, and freeze for 4-5 hours, stirring every hour for the best consistency.
Brownies for Two
Cook time: 25 min
Ingredients:
- 2 ½ Tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 Tbsp light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg yolk
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 4 Tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp chocolate chips, optional
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two standard size muffin cups with cooking spray or line with cupcake liners. Set aside.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter and sugar. Microwave for 30 seconds, then remove and stir with a whisk. Repeat if the butter is not full melted.
- Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract. Whisk until the mixture lightens in color slightly.
- Add in cocoa powder, flour, and salt and use a rubber spatula to fold together until no streaks of flour remain. If using chocolate chips, add the chocolate chips and fold to distribute.
- Divide the mixture between your two prepared muffin cups and bake for roughly 18 minutes.
- You’ll know they’re done when the edge is set, but a knife inserted into the middle still comes out with a bit of brownie batter on it.
- Allow to cool slightly before eating!
Valentine’s Day Grazing Board
Cook time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
Choose a bunch of different items like cheese, cured meats, cookies, crackers, chocolate, nuts, and berries.
Instructions:
- Place your anchor items (your largest items) on your board, then use the rest of your items to fill in the empty spaces.
- Alternate colors, shapes, and textures of food for the best look!
Valentine’s Day Pie Envelopes
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients:
- Pre-made pie crust
- Red jam of choice
- 1 Tbsp milk
- Sugar (for dusting)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 450°. Roll out your pie crust and cut into four even square. Cut four small hearts out of the pie scraps.
- Place the squares on a baking sheet, and add a dollop of jam to the middle.
- Fold 3 corners in to meet in the middle, and brush with milk. Add a small heart where the corners meet, and brush with milk once more.
- Sprinkle with sugar, then bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let cool, and dust with powdered sugar.
Red Velvet Cake Cookies
Cook time: 50 min (including resting the dough)
Ingredients:
- 1 box red velvet cake mix
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- Red sanding sugar (optional)
- Chocolate hearts
Instructions:
- Place the cake mix, eggs, and oil into a large mixing bowl. Stir until a dough has formed, then place into the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.
- Scoop out the dough and roll into balls. Coat each ball in sanding sugar if using, and place onto a baking tray.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350F for about 15 minutes.
- While the cookies are still warm, place a chocolate heart into the center of each one.
Brownie Batter Dip
Ingredients:
- 3 Tbsp nut butter
- 3 Tbsp maple syrup
- 3 Tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 Tbsp oat flour
- ½ tsp vanilla
- A pinch of salt
- 1 Tbsp chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Put all ingredients in a bowl, except the chocolate chips.
- Stir until combined and there are no pockets of cocoa powder. If the batter is thick, add a couple of tablespoons of milk.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Serve with fruit, graham crackers, or on its own!
Strawberry Pie
Ingredients:
- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 1 lb strawberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for brushing)
Instructions:
- Slice strawberries and mix in a bowl with sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla.
- Unroll your pie crust on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Spoon strawberry mixture into the middle of the crust, leaving a 2 inch border.
- Fold the pie dough over the edges of the strawberry mixture, crimping as you go to minimize leaks.
- Beat an egg, and brush the edges of the dough, then sprinkle sugar over the egg-washed crust.
- Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes.
- Serve with whipped cream or ice cream
Chocolate Pomegranate Hearts
Ingredients:
- Pomegranate seeds
- Dark chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Fill a heart-shaped silicone tray with pomegranate seeds as evenly as possible.
- Melt chocolate chips in the microwave, 30 seconds at a time, and stir until smooth.
- Spoon melted chocolate over the pomegranate seeds.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until chocolate hardens.
- Pop the pomegranate chocolates out of the tray, and enjoy!
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