Holidays & Occasions Valentine's Day 44 Delicious Valentine's Day Desserts You'll Fall In Love With Treat your Valentine to a homemade dessert this year. By Lisa Cericola Lisa Cericola Lisa Cericola has been on staff at Southern Living since 2015. As Deputy Editor, Lisa manages the food and travel departments and edits those sections of each issue, as well as digital content. Previously, she was the features editor at Food Network Magazine and has more than 15 years of experience writing, editing, and managing photo shoots for print and digital lifestyle brands. Southern Living's editorial guidelines and Alana Al-Hatlani Alana Al-Hatlani Alana Al-Hatlani is an Assistant Food Editor at Southern Living. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on March 28, 2024 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely These Valentine's Day dessert recipes will surely charm your sweetie. Skip the basic box of chocolates this year and go for a more dazzling confection. Valentine's Day is all about celebrating the people you love and cherish in your life. And what better way to do that than make them a simply irresistible dessert? From fancy and involved to quick and easy, there's something for everyone in this collection of Valentine's dessert recipes. Some of these Valentine's Day desserts start with store-bought cookies, while others are made completely from scratch. Are you in the mood for something classically chocolate? Try our Chocolate Strawberry Cake. If you're looking for something fruity, our Lemon Raspberry Cake and Strawberry Icebox Cake are sure to impress.Skip the restaurant this year and make a romantic dinner at home. Be sure to end with one of these Valentine's Day treats for the grand finale. 01 of 44 Red Velvet Mug Cakes Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Impress your Valentine without turning on the oven with these red velvet mug cakes that come together in the microwave. Even if you're short on time, you can still whip up this dessert in just 10 minutes. Get The Recipe 02 of 44 Chocolate Macarons Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Impress your valentine by making them some of these decadent chocolaty macarons. Crunchy and crisp on the outside while smooth and chewy on the inside, macarons have the perfect balance of texture. These chocolate macarons have a sweet and rich chocolate ganache in the center that makes each bite heavenly. Get The Recipe 03 of 44 Chocolate-Marshmallow Linzer Heart Cookies Nothing says Valentine's Day quite like these cookies. Made with decadent ingredients like marshmallows and chocolate, Linzer Heart Cookies are great for celebrating your sweetheart. Get The Recipe 04 of 44 Chocolate Mousse Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Now here's a dessert you'll adore this Valentine's Day. These chocolate mousse cups are Cupid-approved for their light-as-air consistency and rich chocolate flavor. Serve in champagne glasses with a sliced strawberry on top for an on-theme presentation. Get The Recipe 05 of 44 Chocolate Fondue Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley No need to visit a restaurant to treat your Valentine to fondue. This recipe allows you to enjoy it at home. Get The Recipe 06 of 44 Classic Red Velvet Bundt Cake Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox If you want to enjoy the flavors of a delicious red velvet cake but don't want to fool with layers, this Bundt is for you. And we of course finish it off with a decadent cream cheese glaze. Get The Recipe 07 of 44 Chocolate-Covered Marshmallows Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Use Valentine's Day-themed sprinkles so they'll match the theme of the holiday, Both kids and adults will love this homemade treat. Get The Recipe 08 of 44 Turtle Cheesecake Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Ana Kelly; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Caramel, chocolate, and pecans are the ideal trio in this homemade cheesecake that's worthy of Valentine's Day date night at home. Get The Recipe 09 of 44 Chocolate-Raspberry Cheesecake Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christine Kelly; Food Stylist: Ali Ramee Chocolate and raspberries are always a delicious duo, especially for Valentine's Day. Not only are they used for garnish, but they're used to create a beautiful jam that's swirled on top of the chocolate cheesecake layer. Get The Recipe 10 of 44 Hot Chocolate Lasagna Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox This big-batch dessert serves 12, and can be made in advance, so it's a delicious choice for a family Valentine's Day dinner or gathering of friends. Plus, it's a no-bake recipe. Get The Recipe 11 of 44 Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cheesecake Photographer: Will Dickey Prop Stylist: Missie Crawford Food Stylist: Erin Merhar If you can't resist a slice of cheesecake or a chocolate-covered strawberry, we've found your Valentine. Get The Recipe 12 of 44 Raspberry-White Chocolate Meringue Sandwich Cookies Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis These pretty sandwich cookies beautifully swirled to resemble our favorite pink blooms. How do we get this sweet look? We spike the meringue with finely-ground, freeze-dried raspberries. Get The Recipe 13 of 44 Valentine's Day Cake Photographer: Will Dickey Prop Stylist: Missie Crawford Food Stylist: Erin Merhar Sweet strawberries and buttercream frosting are the most beautiful couple for this heart-shaped cake. Get The Recipe 14 of 44 Raspberry Molten Chocolate Cake Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely You may be surprised to learn that this restaurant-quality cake comes together with just nine ingredients. If your Valentine is a fan of vanilla ice cream, we recommend serving this cake with a scoop on top. Get The Recipe 15 of 44 Red Velvet Cake Balls Photography: Caitlin Bensel; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners Are you celebrating Valentine's Day with the whole family this year? Red Velvet Cake Balls are great to make with the kids. Get The Recipe 16 of 44 White Chocolate-Covered Strawberries Micah A. Leal Impress your Valentine with a white chocolate design that's easier to dip than it looks. Get The Recipe 17 of 44 White Chocolate Raspberry Loaf Cake Photo: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Styling: Kay Clarke, Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall You can enjoy this beautiful cake after Valentine's dinner or with a cup of coffee for Valentine's Day breakfast in bed. Get The Recipe 18 of 44 Chocolate Strawberry Cake Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Melissa Gray; Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford This dessert tastes like a chocolate-dipped strawberry in cake form, so yeah, it's delicious. Get The Recipe 19 of 44 Lemon Raspberry Cake Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Melissa Gray; Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford Brimming with elegance, this Lemon Raspberry Cake is light and tender with a twist of lemon zest. Get The Recipe 20 of 44 Molten Red Velvet Cakes Hector Manuel Sanchez End the perfect Valentine's Day dinner at home with these Molten Red Velvet Cakes, and watch your sweetheart swoon. Get The Recipe 21 of 44 Mini Triple-Chocolate Buttermilk Pound Cakes Photo: Alison Miksch; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller Pound cake, but make it miniature. We love these personal, chocolate-filled treats. Get The Recipe 22 of 44 Cheesecake Cookies Caitlin Bensel If you don't have hours to spend in the kitchen making a traditional cheesecake, give these cookies a try. They are easy to make and taste just as great. Get The Recipe 23 of 44 Buttermilk Lime Mini Cakes with Vanilla-Mascarpone Buttercream Greg DuPree These mini cakes are sure to impress your special someone. Layers of buttercream make this dessert oh-so decadent. Get The Recipe 24 of 44 Angel Food Cake Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Ana Kelly Prop Stylist: Kay Clarke Pillowy Angel Food Cake and fresh strawberries make this dessert truly celebratory. And it only takes 10 minutes to prep! Get The Recipe 25 of 44 Strawberries-and-Cream Sheet Cake Looking for the perfect bake-and-take dessert to bring to a Valentine's day party? This sheet cake will be the belle of the ball - guaranteed. Get The Recipe 26 of 44 Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake with Caramel Buttercream Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox Did someone say chocolate ganache? This fudge-filled layer cake is rich and creamy in all the right ways. Get The Recipe 27 of 44 Strawberry Cream Pie Iain Bagwell Enhance your Valentine's day with red currant jelly and orange liqueur. Complete with fresh strawberries, this dessert is an elegant choice for a romantic dinner. Get The Recipe 28 of 44 Strawberry-Rosé Snack Cake Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke Indulge in a sheet of sweet, strawberry-rosé satisfaction. This fruity snack cake is light, fluffy, and pretty in pink. Get The Recipe 29 of 44 Red Velvet Brownies Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Prop Styling: Audrey Davis, Food Styling: Rishon Hanners Sweet cream cheese frosting and rich red velvet cake make this dessert the ideal choice for a Valentine's Day dinner. Get The Recipe 30 of 44 Strawberry Icebox Cake Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Melissa Gray; Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford What's better than whipped cream and cookies to make your Valentine's Day dreams come to life? This easy-to-make cake is oh-so fancy. Get The Recipe 31 of 44 Ice Cream Sandwich Cake Caitlin Bensel Why decide between ice cream and cake on Valentine's Day? This beautiful dessert offers the best of both worlds. Get The Recipe 32 of 44 Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies Micah A. Leal Whip up these striking red cookies in just 10 minutes. Chewy, rich, and topped with white chocolate chips, they are sure to impress your sweetheart. Get The Recipe 33 of 44 Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes Micah Leal Your partner will think you picked up these airy delights at the local bakery. Made with no artificial flavors or colors, the taste is unmatched by any other dessert. Get The Recipe 34 of 44 Butterscotch Pie with Whiskey Caramel Sauce Greg DuPree Butterscotch filling and caramel sauce create a delicious pie worthy of only the highest praise. Serve it with a scoop of ice cream to take it over the top. Get The Recipe 35 of 44 Red Velvet-White Chocolate Chunk Cookies Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis We swapped red velvet's usual cream cheese frosting companion for rich white chocolate chunks, and you're going to love the rich pairing. Get The Recipe 36 of 44 Lemon Cupcakes with Raspberry Buttercream Jennifer Causey This bright flavor combination will have you ready for spring. Get The Recipe 37 of 44 Mini Red Velvet Cakes Southern Living After a decadent Valentine's Day dinner, these perfectly portioned mini cakes hit the spot. Get The Recipe 38 of 44 Cheerwine Cherry Cupcakes with Cherry-Swirl Frosting Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner These festive little cupcakes prove everything is better with a splash of Cheerwine! Get The Recipe 39 of 44 Classic Red Velvet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Molly Bolton/Southern Living Totally dreamy and beautiful, you'll fall in love with this red velvet layer cake. Get The Recipe 40 of 44 Mini Strawberry Chiffon Pies Cedric Angeles; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox Refrigerated pie crusts and an easy whipped cream topping make these pretty little pies super easy. Get The Recipe 41 of 44 Beet Red Velvet Cupcakes Victor Protasio If you're not a fan of red food dye, these adorable cupcakes get their color from natural red beets. Get The Recipe 42 of 44 Butterscotch-Bourbon Lava Cakes Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell Finish your date night with a spirited dessert that feels inherently romantic. Get The Recipe 43 of 44 Strawberry-Lemonade Cake Jen Causey This stunning pink cake combines two of our favorite flavors that will have it feeling like spring has arrived to your table. Get The Recipe 44 of 44 Bourbon-Praline Cheesecake Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop styling: Lydia Pursell If your Valentine doesn't want red velvet on Valentine's Day, treat them to a decadent cheesecake with a homemade praline topping. Get The Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit