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Enjoy dozens of the best and MOST POPULAR Valentine’s Day desserts! From chocolate to berry to red velvet, we’ve got it all!

Collage of Valentine's day dessert recipes.

Best Valentines Desserts

We LOVE celebrating February 14th with dessert!! We can all agree that it’s hard not to celebrate this sweet day with something sweet to eat.

Dessert is a MUST! With that in mind, we wanted to share some of our favorite desserts with you that will be perfect for Valentine’s Day. From rich chocolate desserts to berry treats to Red Velvet Cake – we’ve got them all covered.

We are also sharing some pink and red options because they’re festive for Valentine’s Day! Check them out and let us know which are your favorites.


Our Top 10 Valentine’s Day Dessert Picks

5 from 120 votes

Valentines Cookies

Valentines cookies are soft and chewy with chocolate pops of pink, red, and white M&M's. They are Valentine's perfection!
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5 from 19 votes

Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookies

Soft and sweet Valentine's Day sugar cookies are the perfect way to say I love you! They are super simple and make a great treat for gifting.
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5 from 4 votes

Valentine’s Charcuterie Board Recipe

This sweet and simple Valentine's Charcuterie Board is a perfectly customizable treat for sharing with those you love!
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5 from 81 votes

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Create everyone's favorite treat at home with this simple and quick tutorial for how to make chocolate covered strawberries!
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5 from 13 votes

Red Velvet Poke Cake Recipe

Delicious Red Velvet Poke Cake with homemade cream cheese frosting is moist and velvety. It's perfectly sweet for any occasion.
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5 from 17 votes

Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

This deliciously decadent chocolate lava cake recipe is perfect for company or a date night and is made in just 30 minutes!!
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4.92 from 12 votes

White Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Cookies Recipe

Simply Sweet White Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Cookies are perfectly pink and can be whipped up in only 20 minutes.
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5 from 12 votes

Cherry Almond Cupcake Recipe

Light and fluffy Cherry Almond Cupcakes are bursting with maraschino cherries and topped with a luscious almond buttercream frosting.
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4.78 from 9 votes

White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Recipe

White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake is a favorite Cheesecake Factory copycat. It's rich, creamy, and easy to make!
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5 from 14 votes

Dirt Cake Parfait Recipe

Dirt Cake Parfaits are just like a classic dirt cake, but in single servings made from alternating layers of crushed Oreos and a light cream filling.
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4.99 from 156 votes

Cream Puff Cake Recipe

Smooth + rich Cream Puff Cake is a take on the popular cream puff dessert. Drizzle it in chocolate for a perfect bite!
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5 from 10 votes

Chocolate Bundt Cake Recipe

Indulge in this simple Chocolate Bundt Cake with chocolate glaze. It's perfect for chocolate lovers with the right amount of rich!
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4.90 from 28 votes

Sugar Cookie Bars

Frosted sugar cookie bars are one of everyone's favorite cookies in bar form! They're ready in 30 minutes, and perfect for sharing.
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5 from 6 votes

Chocolate Cheesecake

An Oreo crust, chocolate cheesecake layer, and rich chocolate ganache topping combine to make this ultimate dessert for chocoholics.
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5 from 5 votes

Brownies and Cream Fruit Trifle Recipe

Chocolatey Brownies and Cream Fruit Trifle is utterly decadent. It's a perfectly easy and stunning dessert to share!!
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4.84 from 18 votes

Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Chocolate Mousse is a sophisticated, smooth, and creamy dessert perfect for dinner parties or any time you are feeling fancy!!
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5 from 5 votes

Best Chocolate Cupcake Recipe

Look no further—these are the best chocolate cupcakes you will ever make! They're moist, decadent, and utterly delicious!
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4.98 from 70 votes

Strawberry Shortcake Bars

Chilled strawberry shortcake bars are a light and easy twist on a classic dessert with simple steps and lots of fresh berry flavor.
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4.93 from 27 votes

Homemade Strawberry Cake

Homemade strawberry cake elevates a box cake mix with fresh berries and flavor all topped with a fresh strawberry buttercream!
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4.95 from 37 votes

Copycat Swig Cookies

Make Swig's famous sugar cookies at home! These copycat Swig cookies are THICK and delicious, topped with a creamy frosting.
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4.99 from 179 votes

Dirt Cake Recipe

This deliciously addicting dirt cake recipe preps in minutes for a cool, creamy, family-favorite treat perfect for Oreo lovers!
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5 from 27 votes

Easy Tres Leches Cake

This easy tres leches cake uses a tasty shortcut (a cake mix!) to create one delicious, chilled dessert that feeds around 20 people!
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5 from 7 votes

Chocolate Macaron Recipe

Crispy, chewy, chocolate macarons are delicious. These delicate little french pastries are filled with chocolate buttercream for a perfect bite!
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5 from 68 votes

Strawberry Shortcake Trifle Recipe

Light and fresh Strawberry Shortcake Trifle takes minutes to assemble, which makes it great for entertaining!
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4.95 from 17 votes

Red Velvet Cookies Recipe

Luscious red velvet white chocolate chip cookies are rich yummy. They are loaded with white chocolate chips and under baked to perfection!
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5 from 129 votes

Flourless Chocolate Cake Recipe

This simple, smooth, and fudgy flourless chocolate cake recipe is sure to get rave reviews. It's decadent and perfect for every occasion!
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5 from 11 votes

Chocolate Eclair Recipe

Homemade Eclairs filled with a creamy vanilla bean pastry cream and topped with a rich chocolate glaze.
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5 from 13 votes

Mini Fruit Tarts Recipe

Cute cream-filled Mini Fruit Tarts are a delicious and simple summer dessert! These mini treats are perfect for any get together.
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4.96 from 44 votes

Drop Sugar Cookies

Drop sugar cookies will satisfy that sweet tooth in under 30 minutes with no rolling pin required – just drop and bake for delicious cookies!
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5 from 18 votes

Dessert Parfait Recipe

A Dessert Parfait is a creamy combination of a delicious fluffy pudding and fresh fruit. They are simply heavenly!
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5 from 23 votes

Better Than Anything Cake Recipe

Quick and Easy Better than Anything Cake is a sweet cake filled with caramel and topped with cool whip and toffee bits!
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5 from 10 votes

Chiffon Cake Recipe

Chiffon cake is a moist and airy-like sponge cake with a delicate flavor. Our version is topped with a citrusy frosting with berries.
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4.92 from 12 votes

Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake Recipe

Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake is filled with a delicious cream cheese layer in the center and topped with a homemade cream cheese frosting making it a delicious dessert to enjoy all year long.
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chocolate covered strawberry cupcake on white plate
5 from 2 votes

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes Recipe

Devilishly rich chocolate covered strawberry cupcakes topped with a ganache smothered strawberry are the perfect way to say "I Love You!"
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5 from 22 votes

Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries Recipe

Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries are filled with a sweet cream cheese filling and topped with crushed graham crackers for a quick, easy treat!
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5 from 1 vote

Lemon Raspberry Cake

This chilled lemon raspberry cake is a show-stopper dessert that uses fresh fruit for a punch of flavor and a classic combination.
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4.98 from 42 votes

Cheesecake Brownies

Cheesecake brownies are next level, with a delicious cream cheese and white chocolate center sandwiched between two rich layers of brownie.
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4.93 from 84 votes

Cream Puff Recipe

Our homemade cream puff recipe is filled with fluffy, delicious cream and is easier to make at home than you'd think!
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5 from 9 votes

Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies Recipe

Whether studded with white chocolate chips or dusted with powdered sugar, these festive Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies are delicious!
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4.98 from 46 votes

Chocolate Delight Recipe

Our chocolate delight recipe features a shortcut cookie crust, creamy pudding, and tangy cream cheese for a delightful layered favorite!
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4.96 from 122 votes

Strawberry Sheet Cake Recipe

Perfect for feeding a crowd, this Strawberry Sheet Cake made with fresh pureed strawberries is especially tasty!
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5 from 2 votes

Chocolate Fondue Recipe

Easily whip up the perfect Chocolate Fondue in under 30 minutes! You'll be dipping your favorites in no time.
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4.67 from 18 votes

Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies Recipe

Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies are sweet, tangy, and velvety smooth. These will definitely be your new favorite dessert!
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4.85 from 13 votes

Strawberries and Cream Angel Food Cake Recipe

Strawberries and Cream Angel Food Cake – a sweet and delicious dessert filled with a creamy layer and topped with strawberries. It’s so simple and so delicious!
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4.97 from 55 votes

Cheesecake Cupcakes

Bite-size cheesecake cupcakes are a simple 6-ingredient cheesecake treat. Top with cherry pie filling, or any other topping you like!
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no bake chocolate cheesecake bar on white plate
5 from 23 votes

No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

Easy, No Bake chocolate cheesecake bars are deliciously creamy with a crunchy Oreo cookie crust. They only take 15 minutes to make!!
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5 from 38 votes

Chocolate Sheet Cake

Our best-loved chocolate sheet cake topped with chocolate buttercream is simply delicious and feeds a crowd!
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5 from 22 votes

Fruit Pizza

Fruit pizza is an all-time favorite that starts with a sugar cookie crust and is completely customizable with your favorite fruit.
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5 from 7 votes

Traditional Strawberry Shortcake

Light and sweet, this traditional strawberry shortcake recipe is perfect for summer! It's simple, beautiful, and incredibly delicious.
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5 from 15 votes

Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs

Strawberry shortcake kabobs are a simple version of a classic. A cake mix and quick vanilla candy coating make this an extra easy treat!
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5 from 27 votes

Fruit Tart Recipe

This sweet, buttery Fruit Tart is perfect for spring and summer parties, holidays, or get-togethers. It's simple, yet beautiful!
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5 from 11 votes

Strawberry Cream Cheese Dessert Bars

Strawberries N Cream Bars are a layered dessert with a sugar cookie bottom, strawberries and white chocolate middle, and cool whip on top!
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4.97 from 56 votes

Strawberry Cookie Recipe

Soft & chewy Strawberry Cookies are filled with jello, pudding, and white chocolate chips, making them irresistible!
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About Kristyn

Kristyn Merkley is a published cookbook author, wife, mom of six, and major food enthusiast! For the past 15 years, she has been sharing foolproof, family-friendly recipes—each one tested in her kitchen—that anyone can master. As a seasoned recipe creator, she loves making cooking simple, stress-free, and totally doable for everyone!

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  1. Sue says:

    5 stars
    I was asked to bring a treat to a gal-entines party last week. I found this page and opted to take the shortcake kabobs. They were so easy to make and everyone liked that they weren’t a heavy dessert so it left room for another treat.