75 Valentine's Day Desserts That Are Better Than A Dozen Roses

In our book, no Valentine's Day is really complete without chocolate-covered strawberries. Plus, they're so easy to make, there's really no excuse to not whip up a batch for someone you love (or as a simple sweet treat to enjoy all to yourself 😉).

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This creamy homemade red velvet ice cream is made with a buttermilk base and cocoa powder for that iconic chocolatey, tangy red velvet flavor. It's an ideal treat for Valentine's Day and beyond. A cream cheese frosting is crucial to red velvet, so we added a swirl of the frosting throughout and crumbled some red velvet cake in too so you get bits in every bite.

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Don’t get us wrong, we love our homemade brownie recipe, but when our lives get extra busy, we appreciate how cutting some corners with a boxed mix can still yield delicious results. These fabulous semi-homemade cheesecake-swirled brownies come together fast, and you can make them to share with a cheesecake or brownie-lover this Valentine's.

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Valentine's Day doesn't need to be over-the-top lovey dovey or seriously sad and depressing. Instead, February 14 should be fun! These strawberry "love notes" are the most fun—to make, to give, and to eat.

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Hoping to make some homemade edible gifts that are sure to impress? Make petit fours. Featuring confetti cake layered with raspberry jam and buttercream and covered in a shiny white glaze, these stunning mini cakes will delight anyone who receives them.

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Have you ever wondered what a gooey chocolate brownie paired with cheesecake would taste like? Look no further! This is rich, silky smooth, moist, and almost fudge-like—everything you want in a chocolate dessert.

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What could be sweeter than baking the cutest heart-shaped cookies for your special someone (or yourself) this Valentine's? We went with a cream cheese frosting, but feel free to go with buttercream if you like. Dye the frosting any colors you wish or use any sprinkles your heart desires.

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Espresso martini connoisseurs, this cheesecake is for you. The cheesecake filling is spiked with coffee liqueur and espresso to make it super-rich and creamy, and the top gets the iconic dusting of cocoa powder over an espresso-infused whipped cream. 😍

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There's no debate: The combination of the crunchy exterior and creamy filling of a cannoli is one of the world’s best bites. Unfortunately, that bite is usually a messy thing to navigate, with the shell and filling going in all sorts of directions. That’s where these one-bite wonders come in!

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This version of our OG cookie cake takes things to the next level by putting cookies INSIDE the "cake." It’s packed with chopped Oreos (in place of chocolate chips), decorated with a rich Oreo buttercream (in place of plain chocolate or vanilla), and crowned with even more Oreos. 😍

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This chocolate bark only takes about five seconds to make (though it does chill in the fridge to firm up after) and is the best way to eat Valentine's chocolate and candy at the same time.

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This creamy, decadent cheesecake is swirled with a raspberry sauce to create a showstopper of a dessert, perfect for Valentine's. The raspberry sauce recipe will make more than you need for the swirls, so spoon it over top each slice right before serving.

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This easy hack utilizes a square and round cake pan, as well as our absolute favorite red velvet cake recipe. If you're in a hurry, boxed cake mix works just as well! Don't sleep on the homemade cream cheese frosting though, it makes everything 1,000x better.

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We're saying it: These might be our FAVORITE version of the classic chocolate chip cookie. The cherries add a bit more sweetness with a pop of tartness that makes them unforgettable!

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We start with our favorite homemade pizza dough for this dessert, but you can absolutely use store-bought if that's what you prefer. Add some sliced strawberries, marshmallows, pretzels, candy or just leave it at Nutella! The best thing about this easy dessert? You absolutely can't mess it up.

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Craving a sweet pick-me-up at the end of a romantic meal? These tiramisu truffles are for you. Luscious espresso and mascarpone white chocolate ganache is coated in a crisp chocolate shell for a dreamy bite-sized dessert that’s sure to delight every coffee lover.

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Is it a cookie? Is it a brownie? It's... well... both! These fudgy, SUPER-chocolatey cookies are truly the best of both worlds.

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To make these, we topped a simple graham cracker crust with a creamy cheesecake layer and a sweet pink strawberry layer, then crumbled a cinnamon-spiced streusel on top. The result is a cute, shareable dessert that's perfect for Valentine's (or Galentine's!).

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We love the combination of the flavorful, rich cookie and the sweet fruity jam here. Linzers are a classic sandwich cookie, which means they're not the fastest to throw together—patience is key, but we can guarantee these are well worth the wait.

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Swirling the Nutella on top of these blondies is easier than it looks, and the abstract-ness of it means there’s no need to be perfect with it anyway. Since you have an open jar of Nutella on hand now, we strongly advise making Nutella-stuffed cookies next.

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