74 Best Valentine's Day Desserts to Make for Your Sweetheart
From decadent chocolate to heart-shaped cakes, these treats are oh-so-cute!
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If you ask us, dessert is the ultimate way to say, "I love you." After all, who wouldn't feel loved and appreciated while they're enjoying a homemade Valentine's Day treat? From sugary cookies to chocolate recipes to delicious cupcakes that the whole crew will enjoy, these sweet Valentine's Day desserts are sure to make your favorite people feel loved.
If you're making V-Day dessert for two, there are plenty of simple and elegant recipes that make the perfect end to a romantic Valentine's Day dinner. If you're bringing something sweet to a Galentine's Day celebration or classroom party, we have plenty of big-batch recipes that make more than enough for everyone. Of course, we've included plenty of adorable heart-shaped foods — it is Valentine's Day, after all!
Keep reading to see the Good Housekeeping team's favorite Valentine's Day desserts.
Stuffed Red Velvet Cookies
These dreamy red velvet cookies feel like they were created just for Valentine's Day. A bite of decadent cream cheese filling inside sugary dough will make anyone feel loved.
Get the Stuffed Red Velvet Cookies recipe.
Layered Mexican Hot Chocolate Pudding
This elegant dessert brings a little heat to your V-Day celebration with a light dusting of cayenne or chipotle chile powder. Make a little extra pepita chocolate bark for some treats to enjoy later in the week!
Tiramisu Dip
Everything you love about the classic dessert, now in dip form. Serve it up in one big container like the picture or dish it out as individual servings with ladyfingers.
Get the Tiramisu Dip recipe.
Heart-Shaped Cake
Good news: You don't even need a specialty pan to achieve the seasonal shape. Your sweetheart is sure to smile when you pull out this cake.
Get the Heart-Shaped Cake recipe.
Vegan Chocolate Truffles
Coconut milk replaces the heavy cream in these rich chocolate truffles that your vegan Valentine can enjoy.
Get the Vegan Chocolate Truffles recipe.
Heart-Shaped Cookies
These adorable cookies look like they came fresh from a professional bakery. The secret is painting your designs on with edible glitter powder. Paint your sweetheart's name or initials, a flower, or something silly just for them.
Get the Heart-Shaped Cookies recipe.
Flourless Chocolate Cake
This rich, fudgy cake is easy to make and feels like it was meant for a special occasion. It also happens to be gluten-free.
Get the Flourless Chocolate Cake recipe.
Pecan Berry Bursts
Confectioners' sugar and freeze-dried fruit are combined to make the festive red coating on these homemade pecan cookies.
Get the Pecan Berry Bursts recipe.
Chocolate Caramel Cookies
These indulgent cookies are a perfect blend of sweet and salty. You don't have to slave over a hot stove to create caramel — just use store-bought caramel candies!
Get the Chocolate Caramel Cookies recipe.
Sugared Lavender Cupcakes
If you love floral flavors in your dessert, these cupcakes topped with edible sugared lavender are the way to go.
Get the Sugared Lavender Cupcakes recipe.
Red Velvet Cookies
Cocoa lovers will truly appreciate these gorgeously deep red bites. They can even be made in the air fryer if you're truly short on time.
Get the Red Velvet Cookies recipe.
Pecan Cupcakes with Spiced Vanilla Frosting
If your loved ones crave warm fall flavors like pecans and nutmeg, these spiced, citrusy cupcakes are the perfect Valentine's dessert.
Flourless Chocolate-Walnut Cookies
Chewy, chocolate and flourless? This is a delicious dessert to whip up if your Valentine is gluten-free.
Get the Flourless Chocolate-Walnut Cookies recipe.
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Mini Apple Pies
Raisins add some texture and extra sweetness to these mini pies. Plus, the recipe makes six so no family member gets left out of the sweet festivities.
Get the Mini Apple Pies recipe.
White Chocolate-Dipped Madeleines
Don't waste time with homemade madeleines – just grab some at the store and dress them up with white chocolate, cranberries and pistachios.
Chocolate Chip Blondies
These buttery, chocolatey bites are perfect for saying "ILY." You can even use a cookie cutter to shape them into hearts once they've cooled.
Get the Chocolate Chip Blondies recipe.
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Lemon Pound Cake
Pound cake is delicious any time of the year, and this sweet and tart lemony version will win over any citrus-lover.
Get the Lemon Pound Cake recipe.
Coconut Cream Pie
A comforting, creamy classic pie to make your sweetie feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
Get the Coconut Cream Pie recipe.
Spiked Hot Chocolate
Yes, dessert can totally be drinkable. This cozy bev will warm you up and your honey from the inside out.
Get the Spiked Hot Chocolate recipe.
Cranberry Swirl Cheesecake Bars
Doesn't this pink-and-white dessert feel like it was made for Valentine's Day? You'll want to add cranberries, raspberries, and plenty of cream cheese to your shopping list.
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