40+ of the Best Valentine’s Day Desserts

This collection of the best desserts for celebrating Valentine’s Day runs the gamut – everything from easy treats for work parties to elaborate desserts for home celebrations. Whether you just want to whip up some epic Rice Krispie treats with some red and pink sprinkles mixed in for the kids or to take to work, need an awesome red velvet-inspired recipe, or you want a good old-fashioned decadent chocolate dessert like flourless chocolate cake, you’ll find everything and more in the list below!

Is it just me, or do you feel like Valentine’s Day sneaks up on you every year – coming not too long after the Christmas holidays and immediately following the Super Bowl, sometimes it feels like the holiday that jumps out of the dark closet and yells, “Boo!”

This year, however, I got my ducks in a row and am giving you plenty of time to plan your Valentine’s Day desserts and sweet treats. Whether it’s a work party, a girl’s night in, a school party for your kids, or celebrating with your significant other, I’ve got you covered. There is a wide variety of desserts and sweet snacks appropriate for pretty much any Valentine’s-related occasion you can think of and they run the gamut from easy to more elaborate desserts.

This roundup will get you off to a great start, and I’ll be sharing more Valentine’s recipes with you over the next week, so keep an eye out! Enjoy!

Celebration-Worthy Valentine’s Day Desserts

Enjoy browsing the list and I can’t wait to hear what you’re planning to make. Leave a comment below and let me know!

1. Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
2. Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars (use pink frosting and/or decorate with Valentine’s-themed sprinkles!)
3. Chocolate Babka (for breakfast or dessert!)
4. Sweet and Salty Brownies
5. Flourless Chocolate Cake
6. German Chocolate Cake
7. Classic Chocolate Cake
8. Tiramisu
9. Easy Strawberry Shortcake
10. Traditional Devil’s Food Cake
11. Chocolate Pound Cake
12. Peanut Butter Cup Overload Cake
13. Red Velvet Roll Cake with White Chocolate-Cream Cheese Filling
14. Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake
15. Snickers Cake
16. Strawberries and Cream Angel Food Cake Roll
17. Chocolate Peanut Butter Torte
18. Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
19. Brownie Mosaic Cheesecake
20. Oreo Cheesecake
21. Chocolate Lover’s Cheesecake
22. Black Forest Cheesecake
23. New York-Style Cheesecake with Fresh Strawberry Topping
24. Red Velvet Cheesecake
25. Red Velvet Whoopie Pies with Cream Cheese Filling
26. Salted Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Chip Cookies
27. Chocolate Sugar Cookies
28. The Best Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
29. Ultimate Chocolate Cupcakes
30. Sparkling Cranberry White Chocolate Cupcakes
31. Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
32. Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Meringue Buttercream
33. Chocolate Souffle
34. The Best Creme Brulee Recipe
35. Chocolate Bread Pudding
36. Chocolate Pots de Creme
37. Homemade Chocolate Pudding
38. Chocolate Pavlova with Mascarpone and Raspberries
39. Dark Chocolate Mousse
40. Strawberry Pie
41. Chocolate Cream Pie
42. Salted Chocolate Caramel Tart
43. French Silk Chocolate Pie
44. No-Bake Creamy Peanut Butter Pie
45. The Best Rice Krispie Treats (stir in some Valentine’s sprinkles for a festive look!)

Do you have a favorite Valentine’s Day tradition or sweet?