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Easy Valentine’s Day Desserts

Kathleen

by Kathleen Pope Feb 4, 2021

A delectable collection of sweet and easy Valentine’s Day desserts sure to please your friends, family or sweetheart! Make ahead, chocolate (oh yeah), non-chocolate, mini desserts and more!

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All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.

Charles M Schulz

Do you go big or small for Valentine’s day?

Personally, I have never made a big deal about it, my hubby and I exchange cards and he usually buys me flowers, which the ever practical side of me always tells him to buy them a day or two after, when they are cheap!

But, I have always made a special treat for our family!

So grab a cute apron and let’s make a sweet treat for Valentine’s day!

Everyone loves a special sweet treat and I hope you will find one or two recipes from this collection of easy Valentine’s Day desserts that you will love to make!

Easy Valentine’s Day Desserts

Easy Valentine's Day Desserts

1

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake - Nothing Bundt Cakes Copycat Recipe

A copycat recipe for Nothing Bundt Cakes for moist and amazing Chocolate Chocolate Chip Bundt cake! The best and easiest part, this Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake recipe uses cake mix and pudding! The ideal recipe for Mother's day, baby and bridal showers or just because! Make bundtlets, mini bundts or cupcakes too!

2

Easy Chocolate Chip Croissant Casserole Bake

What happens when buttery croissants, chocolate chips meet an overnight french toast casserole? Only the best easy chocolate chip croissant casserole that's what! Small batch or double for more mouths!

3

Easy Chocolate Ganache

A thick, fudgy, chocolate and cream mixture that is delicious used to layers on cakes, frost a cake, fill cupcakes or simply pour over ice cream.

4

Triple Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies

Grab an ice cold glass of milk 'cause these Triple Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies will knock your socks off, they are chocolate chip cookies on steroids, or pudding-oids. These soft, buttery cookies are loaded with chocolate, gooey, chewy, a hint of oatiness and topped with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt; they are so very delicious.

5

The Best Chewy Chocolatey Chocolate Chip Cookies

An American tradition, the ultimate chewy chocolate chip chewy cookie, crisp on the edges, soft, and chewy centers. Customized for high altitude, but adjustable for all elevations.

6

Easy Brown Butter Buckeye Bars

Soft, creamy, and oh so peanut butter-y with a thick layer of chocolate ganache on top, these no-bake buckeye bars made with nutty brown butter are over-the-top easy! And they are gluten free!

7

Best Mint Fudge Brownies

These rich Mint Fudge Brownies, have a decadent fudge brownie base, layered with a creamy, creme de menthe mint buttercream center and topped with a thick chocolate ganache. WOW!

8

Classic Shortbread Recipe

The secret of shortbread’s buttery crumb lies in its simplicity. This classic shortbread recipe is a simple blend of butter, sugar, and flour resulting in a taste far more than the sum of its parts.

9

Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie Heart

This is the perfect dessert for this Valentine's day! A giant, chewy chocolate chip cookie, with crisp-buttery edges and a soft chewy center.

10

Easy Rich Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Super rich and fudgy, Chocolate Zucchini Cake or cupcakes has everything the chocoholic needs this Valentine's day!

11

Easy Traditional Tiramisu

Traditional Tiramisu is an Italian dessert recipe with layers of mascarpone custard, whipped cream, layered between rum and espresso soaked ladyfingers.

12

Chocolate Lava Cakes

Rich chocolate cake, filled with warm, soft, gooey molten "lava" chocolate center. Make ahead, bake and serve hot!

13

Easy Valentine White Chocolate Bark

Photo Credit: juliassimplysouthern.com

Gorgeous and simple, this no-bake white chocolate bark is great to make in large batches and give to friends, co-workers and neighbors.

14

Chocolate Bread Pudding

This Chocolate Bread Pudding uses whole food ingredients; turning bread, chocolate, cream and eggs into a rich, decadent chocolate delight!

15

Rose "No Churn" Ice Cream

A total twist for Valentine's Day. A rich, velvety, beautiful no churn ice cream with hints of rose, tinted pink with hibiscus powder and topped with pistachios and rose petals.

16

Hidden Heart Valentine's Day Cake

Photo Credit: itsybitsykitchen.com

How fun is this heart in the middle bundt cake!

17

Strawberry Coconut Chocolate Bars

Photo Credit: twosugarbugs.com

Another creamy, dreamy, no-bake dessert!

18

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Photo Credit: www.joyousapron.com

CLASSIC! Nothing says "I love you" like chocolate covered strawberries!

19

Crock Pot Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy

Photo Credit: juliassimplysouthern.com

A quick and delicious candy, the sweetest of treats!

20

Strawberry Mini Donuts

Photo Credit: aredspatula.com

Healthy, beautiful, great for breakfast or a sweet afternoon treat!

21

Chocolate Soufflé Recipe for Two

Photo Credit: lifeloveandgoodfood.com

A fancy (but not hard) and gorgeous dessert, for a special someone.

22

Quick Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Tartlets

Photo Credit: bitesizedkitchen.com
23

Chocolate Fluffernutter Whoopie Pies

Chocolate Fluffernutter Whoopie Pies! Rich, chocolate mini cakes with an amazing peanut-buttery, marshmallow-y frosting sandwiched between.

24

Rich Chocolate Cupcakes with Raspberry Buttercream and Ganache Filling

Deep, rich, dark chocolate cupcakes, filled with fudgy chocolate ganache and topped with this beautiful, light fresh raspberry buttercream.

25

Mini Chocolate French Silk Pies with Toffee Graham Crust

Smooth as silk, Mini Chocolate French Silk Pies are the bomb! Creamy, decadent chocolate French silk pie filling on a toffee graham cracker crust, with a dollop of vanilla bean whipped cream.

26

White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake (Instant Pot or Oven)

Make a special no-fuss dessert this holiday season with this make ahead, White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake. It is so creamy and festive, loaded with white chocolate and the flavor of the season, peppermint all nestled into an chocolate cookie crust.

27

Death by Chocolate Cake

A decadent, rich, three layer chocolate cake with a fudgy brownie base, creamy and rich ganache center and a light and fluffy chocolate cream cheese mousse top. It's easier than you think!

28

Half Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies (Mini Skillet Cookies)

Half Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies or Mini Skillet Cookies are THE BEST and easiest dessert EVER! Crisp edges, molten chocolatey, caramel-like centers, served piping hot with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream, slowly melting on top.

29

Giant Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies with Fleur de Sel

A dessert plate sized cookie, filled with chewiness, wrinkly edges, decadent chocolate chunks with a hint of fleur de sel. What is now known as "pan-banging" cookies the time and effort are worth every minute.

30

Old Fashioned Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream

Five ingredients -- that's it, just five simple and basic ingredients to this AMAZING, creamy, no-cook, old-fashioned homemade chocolate ice cream! Keep it basic or get creative with your mix-ins, regardless this is an amazing ice cream.

31

Mile High Mud Pie (Ice Cream Cake)

Outrageously delicious & easy! Mile High Mud Pie is layers of creamy ice, fudge and whatever you want to put between with a rich oreo cookie crust.

32

Cake Pops | Truffles

Rich and delicious, chocolate cake pops and truffles, dipped in luscious dark chocolate. Filled with a rich chocolate cake and frosting truffle, covered with a dark chocolate shell.

33

Chewy Sugar Cookie Bars & BITES

Scrumptious, dense, buttery simple sugar cookie bars! Slightly undercooked with a heavenly fluffy buttercream frosting, great for a crowd!

34

Lemon Sandwich Cookies with Lemon Cream Frosting

Lemon Sandwich Cookies are a light, buttery slice and bake cookie with a bright lemon flavor, they are tender, not overly sweet, with a delicious sweet-tart lemon-cream frosting sandwiched between. These might possibly be my favorite cookie.

35

No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait

Photo Credit: www.soulfullymade.com
36

Valentine Chex Mix

Photo Credit: www.artfrommytable.com
37

Healthy Valentine Snack

Photo Credit: www.artfrommytable.com
38

Strawberry Oreo Cheesecake Cookies

Photo Credit: www.soulfullymade.com
39

Easy Homemade Cream Puffs

Photo Credit: www.norinesnest.com
40

Valentine's Day Chocolate Bark and Gift Tag Printable

Photo Credit: nourishandnestle.com

I am in love with this chocolate bark! And these printables!!

41

Homemade Cannoli: A Sweet Valentine Treat

Photo Credit: lifeloveandgoodfood.com

These cannoli's have my name written all over them! The perfect treat at the end of the day.

42

Raspberry Macarons with Chocolate Raspberry Ganache

Photo Credit: nourishandnestle.com

Want to go all out with something extra special, these beautiful Raspberry Macarons satisfy the fruit and chocolate craving in us all.

43

Individual Raspberry Cookie Crumbles Recipe

Photo Credit: www.norinesnest.com

They might be last, but they should be first! Perfect non-chocolate treat! This is top on my list!

And if you want to go all out this Valentine’s Day, here are some ideas for Appetizers, Main Dish and Drinks.

VALENTINE’S DAY APPETIZERS

  • This easy Bruschetta is a light and fresh way to start the evening
  • Stay low carb with this bright, colorful Mediterranean Layered Dip
  • Light, make ahead Artichoke Cheese Wontons

EASY MAIN DISH IDEAS FOR VALENTINE’S DAY

  • My favorite “looks and tastes fancy” super easy dinner! Psst 30 minutes or less!
  • Want to WOW people? Make these Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
  • Go lighter and make a big, healthy, totally romantic salad!

COCKTAILS AND MOCKTAILS FOR VALENTINE’S DAY

  • Hibiscus Dark & Stormy | amazing, twist on the original!
  • Blackberry Bourbon Moscow Mule, nuff said!
  • One of my most popular cocktails, Cherry Bomb is a gorgeously red cocktail.
  • What about a beautiful Hot Buttered Rum!?
  • Cranberry Spritzer, not just for the holidays! (you can purchase frozen cranberries or substitute Grenadine)
  • Fresh, tart, bright Grapefruit Basil Vodka Smash
  • Blood Orange, Tangerine & Thyme cocktail, unique, seasonal – delicious!
  • Passion Tea (Starbucks Copycat), so delicious, no alcohol required.

For Mocktails | Omit alcohol in all above drinks for kids or non-drinkers, adding a splash more of the mixer).

What will you make for Valentine’s Day? I hope these inspired you to try something new!

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  1. Linda Krenz

    Sun, Feb 16, 2020 at 6:56 pm

    They all look amazing – but my favourite is the EASY TRADITIONAL TIRAMISU. I love Italian desserts.

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen

      Sun, Feb 16, 2020 at 8:29 pm

      Mine too Linda!! Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Lynn Spencer

    Thu, Feb 13, 2020 at 4:43 am

    Oh my heavens, I was scrolling through and wiping the drool off of my keyboard when some of my recipes popped up! Gee willikers! Thanks for the inclusion in this scrumptious roundup!

    Wishing you and yours a FANTASTIC and delicious Valentine’s Day.

    Hugs, Lynn

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen

      Thu, Feb 13, 2020 at 11:54 am

      Thank you Lynn, do you and your sweet family too!

      Reply

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