50+ Valentine’s Day Desserts

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and let’s be honest, it’s ALL about the desserts! So here is our collection of all of the best Valentine’s Day Dessert Recipes for you to make on February 14th! There is nothing better than sharing sweets with the ones you love! We have you covered with fresh berries, cupcakes, cakes, cheesecakes, cookies and more. There are so many different flavors to choose from such as chocolate lava cakes, red velvet cakes, cupcakes, sugar cookies with heart shaped sprinkles on top and plenty of fruity desserts as well. So, scroll through and find your favorites and make February 14th a fun date night with a homemade dessert!

Best Valentine's Day Dessert Recipes

Valentine’s Day Strawberries

Strawberries make an excellent Valentine’s Day dessert and here are two of our favorite recipes.

Chocolate Covered Strawberries on a plate.
Dessert How To Make Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe
Satisfy your chocolate cravings with ease with our Chocolate Covered Strawberries! Irresistibly sweet, these juicy strawberries and rich, velvety chocolate are a sweet escape that you won't forget!
Total Time: 30 minutes
4.71 from 17 votes
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These Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries are the perfect dessert that combines the natural sweetness from strawberries with a smooth and tangy cream cheese frosting on top.
Dessert Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
These Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries combine the natural sweetness from strawberries with a smooth and tangy cream cheese frosting on top.
Total Time: 20 minutes
4.67 from 3 votes
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Valentine’s Day Cupcakes

Valentine’s Day cupcakes are great for the whole family and give everyone a delicious and beautiful dessert. Whether you are looking for rich chocolate cupcakes, berry cupcakes or something in between, we have you covered.

Cupcakes, Dessert Angel Food Cupcakes Recipe
Pillowy angel food cupcakes topped with homemade whipped cream are a perfectly sweet sponge cake for any time of the year!
Total Time: 40 minutes
4.84 from 6 votes
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Ultimate Chocolate Cupcakes | lifemadesimplebakes.com
Cupcakes Ultimate Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe
Moist, rich, cupcakes with intense chocolate flavor in every bite. These are the ultimate chocolate cupcakes!
Total Time: 50 minutes
4.68 from 106 votes
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Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry White Chocolate Buttercream | lifemadesimplebakes.com
Cupcakes Strawberry Cupcake Recipe
This recipe for all-natural strawberry cupcakes is topped with a strawberry white chocolate buttercream. These pretty pink cupcakes are perfect for special occasions or summer celebrations!
Total Time: 1 hour
4.92 from 23 votes
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Homemade Black Forest Cupcakes
Cupcakes Black Forest Cupcakes Recipe
These black forest cupcakes have a moist chocolate base, homemade cherry filling and a freshly whipped cream topping. They're light yet decadent!
Total Time: 1 hour
4.63 from 8 votes
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Cherry Almond Cupcakes | lifemadesimplebakes.com
Cupcakes Cherry Almond Cupcakes Recipe
Sweet cherry almond cupcakes topped with a whipped buttercream. They're the perfect way to ring in spring!
Total Time: 40 minutes
4.67 from 3 votes
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Chocolate Sweetheart Cupcakes
Cupcakes, Dessert Chocolate Sweetheart Cupcakes Recipe
Rich, moist, chocolate sweetheart cupcakes topped with a thick cocoa buttercream. Perfectly decorated for Valentine's Day!
Total Time: 40 minutes
5 from 1 vote
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Cupcakes, Dessert Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
Classic red velvet cake made into individual cupcakes… topped with a thick cream cheese frosting.
5 from 1 vote
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Homemade Raspberry Vanilla Bean Cupcakes | lifemadesimplebakes.com
Cupcakes, Dessert Raspberry Vanilla Bean Cupcakes Recipe
Sweet and simple raspberry vanilla bean cupcakes. These have a light and fluffy vanilla bean base and a thick raspberry frosting.
5 from 2 votes
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Sweet Strawberry Cupcakes
Cupcakes, Dessert Sweet Strawberry Cupcakes Recipe
Fluffy, moist, and tender, these sweet strawberry cupcakes are bursting with fresh flavor! They're the perfect summertime treat!
5 from 1 vote
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Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes Recipe
Dessert Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes Recipe
This Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes recipe combines rich flavors of chocolate, chocolate ganache, raspberry buttercream frosting and fresh raspberries for a delicious dessert you will love!
Total Time: 1 hour
5 from 1 vote
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Valentines’ Day Cakes

Here is a variety of Valentine’s Day cakes that you can make for your sweetie!

Classic red velvet cake coated in a decadent outer shell creates the perfect Red Velvet Cake Pops for any holiday or event!
Dessert Red Velvet Cake Pops Recipe
Classic red velvet cake coated in a decadent outer shell creates the perfect Red Velvet Cake Pops for any holiday or event!
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
5 from 2 votes
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Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes | lifemadesimplebakes.com
Cakes & Cheesecakes Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes Recipe
These decadent chocolate molten lava cakes are the perfect small batch dessert! They're incredibly easy to make and ready in minutes!
Total Time: 28 minutes
4.75 from 8 votes
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A cake stand with Oreo cake.
Cakes & Cheesecakes Oreo Cake Recipe
Get ready for a dreamy world of our Oreo Cake, perfectly balancing soft, fluffy texture with the irresistible crunch and cream of Oreos!
Total Time: 45 minutes
4.73 from 22 votes
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Flourless Nutella Raspberry Cake
Cakes & Cheesecakes Flourless Nutella Raspberry Cake Recipe
This decadent flourless Nutella Raspberry cake studded with fresh raspberries is sure to satisfy even the strongest chocolate cravings!!
Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
5 from 1 vote
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Cakes & Cheesecakes Almond Joy Cake Recipe
Almond Joy Cake is a delicious foolproof cake recipe. This dark chocolate coconut-flavored cake is rich, moist and dairy free!
Total Time: 50 minutes
5 from 6 votes
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Cakes & Cheesecakes Chocolate Cake Recipe
This double layer chocolate cake is moist, rich and topped with a smooth chocolate buttercream frosting.
Total Time: 55 minutes
4.92 from 12 votes
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Classic Strawberry Shortcakes | lifemadesimplebakes.com
Dessert Classic Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
These classic strawberry shortcakes are simple yet sweet dessert perfect for strawberry season. They are made with homemade biscuits, freshly whipped cream and juicy strawberries.
Total Time: 45 minutes
Tres Leches Cake | lifemadesimplebakes.com
Dessert Tres Leches Cake Recipe
You're going to fall in love this tres leches cake- I did! It's tender, moist and sweet, the perfect treat for your Cinco de Mayo fiesta!!
Total Time: 35 minutes
4.86 from 7 votes
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Cakes & Cheesecakes Strawberry Shortcake Skillet Recipe
This sweet strawberry shortcake skillet is topped with homemade strawberries sauce! It's a favorite!!
Total Time: 30 minutes
4.72 from 7 votes
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Cakes & Cheesecakes Chocolate Blackout Cake Recipe
A moist, rich, triple layer chocolate blackout cake with a chocolate cream cheese frosting. Warning: for extreme chocolate lovers only!
Total Time: 1 hour
4.53 from 88 votes
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Dessert Red Velvet Cake with Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
Classic red velvet cake topped with vanilla bean cream cheese frosting. It's super moist, soft, and of course bright red! The buttermilk and cocoa in the cake pair perfectly with the tanginess of the cream cheese. It's a match made in heaven.
5 from 1 vote
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Dessert Individual Strawberry Shortcake Skillet Recipe
Tender sweet vanilla cake topped with fresh strawberries & homemade whipped cream. This individual strawberry shortcake skillet is the perfect summer treat!
5 from 1 vote
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Valentine’s Day Cheesecakes

Would your valentine love a slice of homemade cheesecake? Make a delicious cheesecake for your loved ones and see the smile on their faces when you serve it!

Perfect New York Cheesecake
Cakes & Cheesecakes Perfect New York Cheesecake
Thick, dense and ultra-rich, this perfect New York cheesecake is so easy it’s fool-proof!
Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
4.94 from 15 votes
Perfect Chocolate Cheesecake | lifemadesimplebakes.com
Dessert Perfect Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
Thick, rich and dangerously decadent. If you're looking for the perfect chocolate cheesecake, look no further! This dessert is a show stopper!
Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
4.75 from 58 votes
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White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake | lifemadesimplebakes.com
Dessert White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Recipe
This white chocolate raspberry swirled cheesecake is rich, creamy and sits on top of an Oreo cookie crust. It's one decadent dessert!
Total Time: 7 hours 5 minutes
4.75 from 32 votes
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Dessert Mini Cheesecake Recipe
These mini cheesecakes are smooth and tangy and the perfect dessert for any gathering! Top them with a variety of toppings and you will have a decadent treat everyone will love! 
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
4.84 from 6 votes
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No-Bake Nutella Brownie Cheesecakes | lifemadesimplebakes.com
Dessert No-Bake Nutella Brownie Cheesecakes Recipe
Cheesecake doesn't have to be difficult! These decadent no-bake Nutella brownie cheesecakes can be whipped up in a matter of minutes!
Total Time: 15 minutes
5 from 1 vote
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No-Bake Strawberry Topped Cheesecake | lifemadesimplebakes.com
Cakes & Cheesecakes No-Bake Strawberry Topped Cheesecake Recipe
This light and creamy no bake cheesecake doesn't require any baking, just whip it up and chill it in the refrigerator!
Total Time: 40 minutes
5 from 4 votes
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Berry Coconut Cheesecake Fools
Breakfast, Dessert, Snack Berry Coconut Cheesecake Fools Recipe
These no-bake berry coconut cheesecake fools are easy to whip up and perfect for those hot summer days! They're light, refreshing and layered with berries, coconut and graham crackers.
Total Time: 40 minutes
5 from 1 vote
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Cakes & Cheesecakes, Dessert Mini Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecakes Recipe
These Mini Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecakes are easy to make, look amazing and have a rich, chocolate, raspberry taste you will love!
5 from 1 vote
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Valentine’s Day Cookies and Bars

Whether you have kids at home or are a kid at heart, these cookies and bars make a delicious dessert.

Valentine's M&M Cookie Bars | lifemadesimplebakes.com
Brownies & Bars Valentine’s M&M Cookie Bars Recipe
Chewy, gooey and totally irresistible! These loaded Valentine’s M&M cookie bars are sure to be a hit with your sweetheart!
Total Time: 40 minutes
5 from 5 votes
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Cookies, Dessert Bakery Style Sugar Cookies Recipe
Giant thick Bakery Style Sugar Cookies taste just like Lofthouse cookies, only 10x better! They are melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
Total Time: 3 hours 42 minutes
5 from 1 vote
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The Best Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies
Dessert Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Crisp and chewy chocolate chip cookies studded with chocolate chips and flecked with chocolate chunks and shavings. These bakery style chocolate chip cookies are the best!
Total Time: 3 hours 27 minutes
4.92 from 34 votes
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Cookies, Dessert The Ultimate Peanut Butter Cookie Cake Recipe
A giant peanut butter cookie cake filled with M&Ms, peanut butter chips and peanuts. Baked in a cookie cake pan, it's the perfect treat for any celebration!
5 from 2 votes
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Raspberry Nutella Swirl Cheesecake Bars
Brownies & Bars, Dessert Raspberry Nutella Swirl Cheesecake Bars Recipe
These rich and thick raspberry Nutella swirl cheesecake bars are incredibly decadent! They're the perfect treat for special occasions!
Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
5 from 1 vote
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A plate with Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Cookies Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies with Coconut Oil Recipe
Bite into the surprising joy of these Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, uniquely made with coconut oil for a chewy, tropical-flavored treat that's irresistibly good!
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
4.73 from 22 votes
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XL Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies | lifemadesimplebakes.com
Dessert Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
What's better than chocolate chip cookies? Fresh baked chewy XL browned butter chocolate chip cookies! They're the best!
Total Time: 29 minutes
4.87 from 43 votes
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Cookies Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprint Cookies
This Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprint Cookies recipe is easy to make and customizable with any flavor of jelly or jam you like!
Total Time: 30 minutes
5 from 1 vote
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Cakes & Cheesecakes, Cookies Cookie Cake Recipe
This giant chocolate chip and M&M cookie cake is soft and chewy with a crunchy buttery crust. It is perfect for celebrations!
Total Time: 27 minutes
5 from 2 votes
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Valentine’s Day Pies, Tarts and Crisps

If you prefer to make a pie, tart or crisp for your valentine, then here are some great recipes.

Triple Chocolate Tart | lifemadesimplebakes.com
Pastries, Pies & Tarts Triple Chocolate Tart Recipe
This decadent triple chocolate tart is filled with a truffle-like center and topped with silky ganache. It's made for the ultimate chocolate lover!
Total Time: 2 hours
5 from 4 votes
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No-Bake Mud Pie | lifemadesimplebakes.com
Dessert Oreo Mud Pie Recipe
This no-bake mud pie has an Oreo cookie crust, a layer of homemade chocolate pudding, and a fluffy whipped cream topping. It's cool, creamy and totally irresistible!
Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
4.77 from 30 votes
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Chocolate Coconut Cream Pie | lifemadesimplebakes.com
Dessert Chocolate Coconut Cream Pie Recipe
This rich and decadent chocolate coconut cream pie is bound to be a hit! It's absolutely dreamy!
Total Time: 47 minutes
4.87 from 15 votes
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Double Chocolate French Silk Pie | lifemadesimplebakes.com
Dessert Double Chocolate French Silk Pie Recipe
This double chocolate French silk pie is a chocolate lover's dream. It has a chocolate pie crust, rich & silky chocolate filling, and of course, lots of freshly whipped cream!
Total Time: 5 hours 40 minutes
4.84 from 24 votes
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A bowl of the best cranberry apple crisp.
Pastries, Pies & Tarts The Best Cranberry Apple Crisp Recipe
This is the best cranberry apple crisp out there! It’s sweet, slightly tart, and has a hint of orange zest. Best served straight from the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Absolutely perfect for fall! 
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
5 from 1 vote
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Frozen Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie | lifemadesimplebakes.com
Pastries, Pies & Tarts Frozen Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie Recipe
This frozen peanut butter pretzel pie is out of this world good! It's decadent, sweet, salty and so easy to make. This dessert has SUMMER written all over it!
Total Time: 25 minutes
4.88 from 8 votes
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Valentine’s Day Treats

Here are a few treats for your sweet.

Gooey Rice Krispie Treats
Dessert, Recipes Gooey Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
A few extra ingredients help these classic treats become something spectacular! My Gooey Rice Krispie Treats are a crowd pleaser!
Total Time: 30 minutes
5 from 1 vote
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5 Ingredient Chocolate Coconut Mousse | lifemadesimplebakes.com
Dessert 5 Ingredient Chocolate Coconut Mousse Recipe
A rich and decadent dessert that is perfect for summer! This totally effortless 5 ingredient chocolate coconut mousse is dairy-free, gluten-free, low carb and no-bake.
Total Time: 15 minutes
4.92 from 12 votes
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Strawberry Shortcake Trifles
Cupcakes, Dessert Strawberry Shortcake Trifles Recipe
These easy strawberry shortcake trifles are a delicious and light treat! You can't go wrong with all of those layers of goodness!
Total Time: 52 minutes
5 from 1 vote
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Valentine’s Day Ice Creams

Who doesn’t love a bowl of homemade ice cream? These recipes are sure to be your valentine’s new favorite!

Raspberry Cheesecake Ice Cream | lifemadesimplebakes.com
Ice Cream & Frozen Treats Raspberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Recipe
You're going to love this raspberry cheesecake ice cream! It's sweet and tangy and swirled with raspberry sauce and and a buttery graham cracker crumble.
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
5 from 1 vote
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Dessert, Ice Cream & Frozen Treats Strawberries & Cream Ice Cream Recipe
5 from 1 vote
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We hope you enjoyed this list of tasty desserts. If you make these for your loved ones this Valentine’s day, comment and let us know what you think!

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