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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    24 Easy Desserts to Sweeten Your Valentine’s Day

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on February 12, 2025, updated February 8, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Valentine's Day is the perfect occasion to whip up some sweet treats that show your love. From simple chocolate fondue to berry treats, there are plenty of easy desserts that can make the day extra special. Whether you're celebrating with a partner, friends, or family, these 24 delightful recipes will add a touch of sweetness to your festivities.

    Berry Galette

    Berry Galette.
    Photo Credit: Vegan Huggs.

    This homemade Berry Galette is filled with fresh berries and has a flaky, golden-brown crust. It's a simple dessert that adds a touch of sweetness to your day.

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    Chocolate Ganache Tart

    Chocolate Ganache Tart.
    Photo Credit: The Peasant's Daughter.

    This dessert is a rich chocolate tart that everyone will love. You can make it gluten-free and no-bake if you want, with a chocolate shell filled with creamy ganache and topped with your favorite extras.

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    Raspberry Passion Fruit Gino

    Raspberry white chocolate gino.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Gino is a popular Swedish dessert featuring baked fruit smothered in white chocolate. It's quick to prepare in under 20 minutes and works well for dinner parties, especially when served warm over vanilla ice cream.

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    Black Forest Cupcakes

    Black Forest Cupcakes.
    Photo Credit: State of Dinner.

    Black Forest Cupcakes are simple to make with just a cake mix and cherry pie filling. They turn out really moist and are topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings for a sweet treat.

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    Raspberry White Chocolate Muffins

    raspberry white chocolate muffins.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These Raspberry White Chocolate Muffins are a delightful mix of sweet and tart flavors. They are quick to prepare and come out juicy and delicious, topped with melted white chocolate.

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    Passionfruit Dark Chocolate Dessert

    Peruvian-Inspired Passionfruit Dark Chocolate Dessert.
    Photo Credit: Beyond Mere Sustenance.

    This dessert features a rich dark chocolate flourless cake topped with a smooth passionfruit curd. With a touch of fresh passionfruit, it's a fancy gluten-free treat perfect for sharing on Valentine's Day.

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    Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls Casserole

    Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Popular Recipes.

    Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls Casserole brings together the cozy goodness of cinnamon rolls with a delicious strawberry filling and smooth cream cheese frosting. This is a delightful treat for a special occasion like Valentine's Day.

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    Valentine’s Day Pretzels With Hugs

    Valentine’s Day Pretzels With Hugs.
    Photo Credit: Munchy Goddess.

    Valentine’s Day Pretzels are adorable and fun to make. These heart-shaped snacks mix sweet and salty flavors, making them a hit for any celebration, whether at school, work, or home.

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    Chocolate Covered Strawberries

    Chocolate Covered Strawberries.
    Photo Credit: Grain Free Table.

    Chocolate-covered strawberries are a simple and delicious treat that anyone can make. They’re perfect for adding a sweet touch to Valentine’s Day celebrations.

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    Vintage Strawberry Cake

    Vintage Strawberry Cake.
    Photo Credit: Quiche My Grits.

    Vintage Strawberry Cake is a delicious dessert filled with fresh strawberries throughout. The standout feature is the creamy strawberry icing that adds a delightful touch.

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    Heart-Shaped Strawberry Galette

    Heart-Shaped Strawberry Galette.
    Photo Credit: Sims Home Kitchen.

    This Heart-Shaped Strawberry Galette is a delightful treat for Valentine’s Day. Fresh strawberries are mixed with a simple glaze and wrapped in a flaky, heart-shaped crust, perfect when served with ice cream and a drizzle of honey.

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    Raspberry Coeur à la Crème

    Raspberry Coeur à la Crème.
    Photo Credit: At The Immigrant's Table.

    Coeur a la creme with raspberry sauce is a lovely heart-shaped French dessert that combines the creaminess of cheesecake with the smoothness of flan. This delightful treat is naturally gluten-free and can be prepared easily without needing any special equipment.

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    Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles

    Healthy Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles.
    Photo Credit: Beet of the Wild.

    Healthy Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles are a delightful treat with a smooth chocolate hazelnut center wrapped in dark chocolate. These homemade chocolates are vegan, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened, making them a great option for a sweet indulgence.

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    Strawberry Filled Cupcakes

    A strawberry filled cupcake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These easy Valentine's Day desserts are perfect for celebrating with loved ones. With simple ingredients like vanilla cupcakes, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream, you can whip them up in under an hour.

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    Fireball Whiskey Cinnamon Heart Cookies

    Fireball Whiskey Cinnamon Heart Cookies.
    Photo Credit: The Pypers Kitchen.

    These cookies are soft and chewy, filled with cinnamon heart candies and a splash of Fireball Whiskey, topped with a sweet Fireball glaze. They’re perfect for celebrating Valentine’s Day in a fun way.

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    Berry Gino

    Berry gino.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This berry bake is a simple dessert packed with bananas, strawberries, and blueberries, all topped with white chocolate. It's great for dinner parties and can be made ahead of time, especially when served over vanilla ice cream.

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    Valentine’s Puppy Chow

    Valentine’s Puppy Chow (Valentine’s Muddy Buddies).
    Photo Credit: Our Love Language is Food..

    Valentine Puppy Chow is a fun and simple treat for Valentine’s Day. With just five ingredients and natural colors, it’s great for parties, gifts, or to surprise someone special.

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    Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Strawberries

    Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Strawberries.
    Photo Credit: Like Hot Keto.

    Cheesecake stuffed strawberries are a sweet treat that everyone will love. They’re easy to whip up and are sure to impress anyone you serve them to.

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    Crepe Cake

    Crepe Cake.
    Photo Credit: Join Your Life.

    Crèpe Cake features delicate layers of crêpes filled with creamy mascarpone, topped off with a zesty berry sauce and rich chocolate ganache. This dessert is perfect for celebrating Valentine's Day.

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    Nutella Molten Lava Cakes

    Nutella Molten Lava Cakes.
    Photo Credit: I Heart Eating.

    Nutella Molten Lava Cakes are simple chocolate cakes made with just five ingredients. They feature a soft chocolate exterior that surrounds a warm, gooey center.

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    Chocolate Malt Truffles

    Chocolate Malt Truffles.
    Photo Credit: Life's Ambrosia.

    Chocolate Malt Truffles are simple to whip up and incredibly rich, making them a great addition to your Valentine's Day treats. These delightful bites are perfect for sharing or enjoying on your own.

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    Chocolate Covered Strawberry Brownies

    Chocolate Covered Strawberry Brownies.
    Photo Credit: Simply Happy Foodie.

    Chocolate Covered Strawberry Brownies are a rich and tasty treat. These brownies topped with chocolate ganache and strawberries are a great choice for Valentine's Day.

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    Chocolate Fondue

    Chocolate Fondue.
    Photo Credit: Belly Rules the Mind.

    This chocolate fondue is a rich and creamy dessert that's sure to please. It's great for dipping fruits, brownies, or any of your favorite snacks, making it a fun addition to a cozy date night or a dinner gathering.

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    Strawberry Crunch Cake

    Strawberry Crunch Cake.
    Photo Credit: Desserts & Drinks.

    Strawberry Crunch Cake is a fun and delicious dessert. It features a light strawberry cake with smooth vanilla buttercream and a crunchy strawberry topping that gives it great texture and flavor.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has more than 20 years of experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN  and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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