Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to indulge in something sweet, and what better way to celebrate than with a homemade dessert? Whether you’re planning a romantic dinner for two, a Galentine’s Day get-together, or just treating yourself (because why not?), these Valentine’s Day dessert recipes are easy, yet still impressive. From decadent chocolatey goodness to light and fruity treats, there’s something here for everyone!
Sweet & Simple Valentine’s Day Dessert Recipes You’ll Love
- Easy to Make – No complicated techniques, just simple, delicious recipes.
- Perfect for Any Occasion – Whether it’s a romantic date night or a cozy night in, these desserts fit the vibe.
- Chocolate, Berries, and More – A mix of rich, indulgent flavors and fresh, fruity options.
- Customizable – Many of these recipes can be adapted for different dietary needs.
TIP: Pair these easy Valentine’s Day dessert recipes with a Valentine’s Day Cocktail!
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The BEST Easy Valentine’s Day Desserts
1. French Strawberry Cake
This French Strawberry Cake recipe is so easy to make and is one of our favorite Valentine’s Day desserts! Light, fluffy, and perfectly moist on the inside, strawberries throughout the cake, and a crackly top with a layer of sugar to finish it off. This cake is beautifully elegant and the best for any occasion!
2. The Best Chocolate Cake
This is hands-down the BEST Chocolate Cake recipe! After tons of testing, we can honestly say this chocolate cake has been perfected for a light and fluffy, yet sweet and fudgy taste and texture that’s incredible. While it tastes delicious, it’s also super easy to make and works every time!
3. Buttermilk Pie Bars
These Buttermilk Pie Bars are an easy and fun updated take on a classic dessert. The tangy custard filling is cooked on top of a buttery flakey crust, and all in less than 1 hour!
4. Tiramisu Cupcakes
The BEST Tiramisu Cupcakes for any occasion! Made with fluffy vanilla cupcakes that are soaked in a melt-in-your-mouth coffee syrup and topped off with a creamy mascarpone cheese icing. There is nothing like these cupcakes for a next-level dessert that’s impressive and delicious!
5. Chocolate Strawberry Upside Down Cupcakes
These fluffy strawberry cupcakes are covered in an easy chocolate ganache and look like a perfect little mini-cake! They are reminiscent of a chocolate-dipped strawberry, a little more special than a traditional cupcake, and so fun to serve. Truly one of the best Valentine’s Day dessert recipes!
6. Coconut Custard Pie
This Coconut Custard Pie is incredibly easy to whip up, bursting with coconut flavor, and tested to perfection! The velvety custard inside the flaky crust is so good, and a proven crowd-pleaser.
7. Chocolate Covered Strawberries
In our book, no Valentine’s Day is really complete without chocolate-covered strawberries. Plus, they’re so easy to make, there’s really no excuse to not whip up a batch for someone you love (or as a simple sweet treat to enjoy all to yourself).
8. No Bake Mini Cheesecake Bites
No-Bake Mini Cheesecake Bites are easy to make and so satisfyingly tasty! The tangy and creamy filling sits on a perfectly crisp graham cracker crust, and you don’t have to bake a thing. No springform pans or water baths are needed for these delicious desserts!
9. Valentine’s Day Shortbread Cookies
Festive and fun, these Gluten-Free Shortbread Cookies are perfect for decorating! Turn them into heart shapes for Valentine’s Day, or any shape you want for pretty much any occasion. The cookies are lightly crisp around the edges, perfectly soft and buttery in the center, and topped with a sweet powdered sugar icing that brings it all together.
10. Moose Tracks Ice Cream
Easy, homemade Moose Tracks Ice Cream that’s full of chocolatey goodness! Creamy vanilla ice cream is swirled with fudge and peanut butter cups for a classic flavor combination that is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. This summer ice cream recipe is easy to make and delicious!
11. Honeybun Cake
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy and flavorful Homemade Honeybun Cake Recipe! It’s been tested to perfection, so this fool-proof easy-to-make sheet pan cake recipe works every time. Moist and bursting with honey and cinnamon flavors, this dessert is sure to be a hit with family and friends!
12. Tiramisu Truffles
Craving a sweet pick-me-up at the end of a romantic meal? These tiramisu truffles are for you. Luscious espresso and mascarpone white chocolate ganache is coated in a crisp chocolate shell for a dreamy bite-sized dessert that’s sure to delight every coffee lover.
13. Strawberry Tres Leches Cake
Every bite of this Strawberry Tres Leches Cake is so, so delicious. Made with a light, spongy vanilla cake, then filled with homemade strawberry milk and topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries, this cake is simple yet impressive. It’s truly perfect for any occasion!
14. Turtle Pie Recipe
This Turtle Pie recipe is a dream come true! With a velvety chocolate crust, a cream cheese filling, gooey caramel drizzle, and crunchy chocolate pecan topping, it truly doesn’t get any better than this. Whether you’re looking for an impressive dessert for your next gathering or just someone with a sweet tooth, this Turtle Pie recipe will have you coming back for more!
15. Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake
Creamy and sweet, this Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake is perfect for celebrating any occasion! It’s easy to make and incredibly beautiful. Make this showstopping red velvet cheesecake recipe for a dessert that will impress!
16. Strawberry Chocolate Brownies
Strawberry Chocolate Brownies that are gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and made with wholesome ingredients in just one bowl! Made with a fudgy chocolate almond butter brownie layer, diced strawberries mixed in, and topped with more strawberries and chocolate, these healthy brownies are SO good. Every bite is full of indulgent, chocolatey goodness and balanced by fresh, sweet strawberries!
17. Churro Cheesecake Bars
Indulge in the perfect combination of cinnamon, sugar, and creamy cheesecake with these easy and delicious Churro Cheesecake Bars. The flaky crescent roll dough is filled with a sweet and tangy cheesecake mixture. Cinnamon sugar is sprinkled in between, and on top, making every bite SO TASTY!
18. Chocolate Chess Pie
Every bite of this Chocolate Chess Pie recipe is full of sweet chocolatey goodness! Made with a chocolate custard filling that’s lightly crunchy and crinkly on top, all in a flaky pie crust that’s baked to perfection and topped with a dollop of whipped cream. There’s nothing like this pie for dessert!
19. Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Ice Cream
This Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream recipe is easy to make and SO delicious! It’s creamy, sweet, indulgent, and impressive (but without the fuss). If you’re looking for an easy summer dessert, this homemade ice cream is truly one of the best!
20. Chocolate Oreo Trifle
One of the easiest Valentine’s Day dessert recipes! Are you craving something rich, chocolatey, and indulgent? Look no further than this Chocolate Oreo Trifle recipe. This dessert is perfect for any occasion! It’s super easy to make, yet looks and tastes impressive.
21. Nutella Puff Pastry
Easy, quick, and made with only 5 ingredients – this Nutella Puff Pastry recipe is the BEST! With the perfect ratio of Nutella and pastry, baked to golden brown, and 25 minutes total time, you’ll want to make them again and again. They’re perfect for brunch or a yummy dessert that even kids will love!
22. Strawberry Crunch Cake
The BEST easy Valentine’s Day dessert idea! This Strawberry Crunch Cake is sweet, fluffy strawberry cake topped with creamy vanilla buttercream and a strawberry crunch topping that adds the best texture and flavor. If you want an easy cake recipe that looks and tastes impressive, you’ll love this Strawberry Crunch Cake!
23. Oreo Cheesecake Brownies
These Oreo Cheesecake Brownies are the absolute BEST! A layer of chocolate brownie batter, crumbled Oreos in the middle, and another layer of creamy cheesecake filling. Top it all off with some extra Oreo cookie crumbles and a chocolate syrup drizzle for the ultimate treat!
24. Raspberry Chocolate Hazelnut Pie
This Raspberry Chocolate Hazelnut Pie is easy to make, can be prepped in just 20 minutes, and has been my top go-to no-bake pie recipe for YEARS. The silky texture, chocolate hazelnut flavor, nutty crisp crust, and sweet and tart topping are the closest thing to dessert magic that exists.
25. Petit Fours
Hoping to make some homemade edible gifts that are sure to impress? Make petit fours. Featuring confetti cake layered with raspberry jam and buttercream and covered in a shiny white glaze, these stunning mini cakes will delight anyone who receives them.
26. Ice Cream Cake
This easy, step-by-step guide to making the perfect Ice Cream Cake will be your new favorite! No baking is required for this nostalgic, tasty layered dessert. Filled with crushed Oreos, fudge, caramel, and chocolate and vanilla ice cream, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
More Valentine’s Day Dessert Ideas
Still searching for the perfect sweet treat? Here are even more Valentine’s Day dessert recipes to try:
- Chocolate-covered pretzels
- Red velvet brownies
- Strawberry-filled macarons
- No-bake peanut butter truffles
- Raspberry white chocolate cookies
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