Oh, You Sweet Thing! 30 Valentine’s Day Dessert Recipes

Valentine’s Day is less than a month away, so now’s the time to start auditioning recipes — everything from breakfast in bed to, uh, mood-boosting creations. Well, here are some decadent dessert recipes that would be oh-so-perfect served atop DIY mini cake stands. (If you and your oven are on the outs, no need to worry. Just check out our collection of no-bake desserts for more sweet solutions.)

1. Raspberry Mille Feuille: This multi-layered dessert is remarkably easy to prepare. Bonus: A dairy-free raspberry cream filling recipe is included. (via Delightful Delicacies)

2. Pomegranate Fortune Cookies: Control your Valentine’s Day destiny with custom fortunes. (via What Jew Wanna Eat)

3. Pistachio Chocolate Tart With Potato Chip Crust: Rich, truffle-esque filling is balanced by a salty, potato-chip crust. Trust us: The combo of flavors is unexpectedly awesome. (via 10th Kitchen)

4. Chocolate Fondue With Cardamom and Orange Liqueur: Is there anything more romantic than fondue for two? (via Cook the Story)

5. Cherry Heart Cutout Cupcakes: Queue up some sweet tunes and rock out with these sweet cherry-pie-filled cupcakes. (via Food Family and Finds)

6. White Chocolate Raspberry Croissant Pudding: Great for dessert or breakfast, this sinful-yet-simple bread pudding has your back. (via Baking Equals Love)

7. Ice Cream Sandwiches With Bittersweet Chocolate Heart Cookies: Hopefully these are the only cold hearts that need melting on Valentine’s Day. (via Feasting at Home)

8. Chocolate Soufflé Cupcakes With Mint Cream: A dollop of breath-freshening mint creme is nestled atop these airy, naturally gluten-free cupcakes. (via Smitten Kitchen)

9. Raspberry Panna Cotta Cups: These bite-size creamy panna-cotta-filled cups are a terrific treat to celebrate the day with anyone! (via Brit + Co.)

10. Candy Heart Cookie Bars: After a big Valentine’s Day dinner, you may not have enough room left for an indulgent dessert. These DIY conversation heart cookie bars are just the thing to serve! (via Brit + Co)

11. Valentine’s Heart Shaped Macarons: What a heartfelt treat for your sweetie this Valentine’s Day! Italian meringue is piped into heart-shaped shells that are then filled with an indulgent, white-chocolate raspberry ganache. (via Ai Love Baking)

12. Pink Strawberry Cake: This pink-hued cake gets its color and signature flavor from fresh strawberry puree and freeze-dried berries. (via Tikkido)

13. Sugar Cookie Bars: Adults and kiddos alike will enjoy these festive, frosting-topped sugar cookie bars! (via Tide and Thyme)

14. White Chocolate Pots: Akin to a chocolate ganache, these pink white chocolate pots are the perfect blank slate to highlight toppings like berries. (via Brit + Co)

15. Baked Figs With Rosewater Honeyed Yogurt Plus Candied Walnuts: If ending a meal with fruit and nuts is more your style, give this gluten-free recipe a try. (via The Cook Who Knew Nothing)

16. Strawberry Cheesecake: A classic cheesecake recipe gets a pop of rouge from pureed strawberries. (via Brit + Co)

17. Love Potion Valentine’s Day Cocktail: Sip this sweet dessert cocktail to finish your V-Day on a spirited note. (via Jelly Toast Blog)

18. Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies: Short on time? Cake-mix cookies to the rescue! Dove chocolates are pressed into the tops after baking to give them that little extra je ne sais quoi. (via Food Fanatic)

19. Honey Yogurt Semifreddo With Raspberries and Pistachios: A cross between gelato and mousse, this etherial dessert is surprisingly approachable and doesn’t even require an ice cream maker! Plus, it can easily be made dairy-free with whipped coconut cream. (via Gourmande in the Kitchen)

20. Vegan Almond Linzer Cookies With Cherry Preserves: A heart-shaped window showcases the ruby-red preserves within. Not a fan of cherry? Swap in your favorite raspberry jam instead. (via Oh, Ladycakes)

21. Chocolate Champagne Truffles: Melt-in-your-mouth truffles are an indulgent dessert for the most romantic day of the year. An unexpected splash of Champagne makes these chocolates even more worthy of your love. (via The Flavor Bender)

22. Vegan Pistachio Blood Orange Cheesecake: Vegan and grain-free, this cheesecake still brings all the drama. A bold garnish sets it off, while the flavors of pistachio and blood orange infuse each bite. (via Nirvana Cakery)

23. Black Forest Brownies: Deep dark chocolate brownies get a boost of excitement thanks to the cherries swirled into the batter. A smooth cherry cream topping finishes them off. (via Sugar Salt Magic)

24. Cranberry Chocolate Cream Tart: A little sweet, a little tart, this dessert has it all. The dark chocolate crust is topped with a subtle cocoa mascarpone, then a shiny cranberry topping. (via Family Style Food)

25. Easy Chocolate Pudding for Two: Valentine’s Day is all about sharing special moments with your loved one. That’s why this chocolate pudding for two, though easy to make, ends up feeling totally romantic. (via Baking Mischief)

26. No-Bake Ombre Cheesecakes: Ombre no-bake cheesecakes make a big visual impression, but you won’t even have to turn on the oven to make them. White chocolate and vanilla bean give them a lovely delicate flavor. (via Chef in the Burbs)

27. Chilled Meyer Lemon Soufflé: When things start to heat up on Valentine’s Day, take a break to cool down with these chilled lemon soufflés. Tangy Meyer lemon adds a hint of floral flavor that’s balanced by a sprinkle of powdered sugar on top. (via Just a Little Bit of Bacon)

28. Fig Crème Brûlée Tart: It never seems like there’s enough crème brûlée in the little pots they’re usually served in. Solve the problem by making an extra-large batch, nestled into a flaky pastry crust and topped with luscious ripe figs. (via Iron Whisk)

29. Chocolate Raspberry Cream Puffs: Tender chocolate pastry puffs are piped full of fluffy raspberry cream to make these tasty morsels. Drizzle chocolate ganache on top for even more indulgence. (via The Cupcake Chronicles)

30. Chocolate, Olive Oil, and Smoked Salt Sorbet: Respect your partner’s refined palate by serving up this elegant vegan sorbet. Dark chocolate, olive oil, and smoked sea salt will speak to their gastronomic soul. (via Circus Gardener)

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(Additional reporting by Justina Huddleston)