Our top Valentine's Day dessert recipes
End your meal on a sweet note with these loved-up puddings...
Valentine's Day is nearly upon us and there's love in the air! Every year it falls on the 14th February.
If you are planning to cook for a loved one, or a group of friends, to celebrate then we have you covered. For Valentine's Day main courses, then we have lots of inspiration to try. But, if you are looking for a way to end your meal on a sweet note, then our triple-tested recipes below won't disappoint.
Some particular highlights include our passionfruit soufflés and condensed milk cheesecake, they're almost too pretty to eat.
We have recipes that cater from 2 people, up to 8, so no matter how large your dinner party, we have your sweet tooth covered!
Rhubarb, Rose and Orange Pavlova
Kitsch in all the right ways, you can of course just spoon or pipe the meringue into a circle rather than the heart.
Recipe: Rhubarb, Rose and Orange Pavlova
Bakewell Rice Pudding
We’ve served our individual rice puddings chilled, but you could serve yours straight from the pan and hot if you prefer.
Recipe: Bakewell Rice Pudding
Coconut Crème Brûlée with Caramelised Pineapple
This rich and creamy pudding is perfect for sharing. You can of course make it in two ramekins, if you prefer, baking as below for 35min.
Valentine's Chocolate and Raspberry Fondants
Be careful not to overbake these oozy puddings. The chocolate sauce and juicy raspberries should just spill out.
White Chocolate and Raspberry Mousse Cake
This stunning no-bake layered cake is as tasty to eat as it is pretty to look at.
Passionfruit Soufflés
We’ve strained the passionfruit juice here for a more professional look, but you can keep the pips in if you prefer for some texture.
Recipe: Passionfruit Soufflés
Coconut and Lime Custard Tart
For an even speedier pud, you could use a shop-bought pastry case. Swap the coconut chips for desiccated, if you can’t get hold of them.
Recipe: Coconut and Lime Custard Tart
Ricotta and Chocolate Mini Doughnuts
These doughnuts are non-yeasted so are quick to make, with the ricotta adding lightness. The recipe is easily doubled if you wan to make more.
Condensed Milk Cheesecake with Aromatic Poached Peaches
You might think condensed milk would make an intensely sweet, dense cheesecake, but thanks to its unusual method, this cheesecake is super light and fluffy.
Recipe: Condensed Milk Cheesecake with Aromatic Poached Peaches
Rhubarb and Custard Crème Brûlée
Guests will love cracking into the caramelised layer of this completely make-ahead crème brûlée dessert.
Recipe: Rhubarb and Custard Crème Brûlée
Lavender Shortbread Hearts
Super simple, these lavender shortbreads are the perfect homemade present.
Recipe: Lavender Shortbread Hearts
Chocolate and Peanut Butter Fondants
Fondants may seem like a tricky dessert, but our white chocolate and peanut butter ganache balls guarantee a molten middle every time.
Self-Saucing Passion Pudding
A luxuriously tart passionfruit sauce magically forms below the orange-scented sponge.
Recipe: Self-Saucing Passion Pudding
Grace is Good Housekeeping’s Senior Cookery Writer, serving up delicious food and drink content. Grace was trained at Leiths Cookery School and worked as a chef in some of London’s most exciting restaurants before starting at Good Housekeeping. When she isn’t eating and drinking her way through London's restaurants, you’ll find her attending music gigs and binge-watching the newest TV shows.
Rhubarb, Rose and Orange Pavlova
White Chocolate and Raspberry Mousse Cake
Coconut and Lime Custard Tart
Passionfruit Soufflé Recipe
