17 sweet treats your Valentine won’t believe you made

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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if you really want to impress your sweetheart, forget about those store-bought chocolates and pre-made desserts. This year, it’s all about showing your love through homemade sweet treats that come straight from the heart.

Chocolate cherry blossom cookies on a plate.
Chocolate Cherry Blossoms. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Cherry Cheesecake Cookie Cups

Mini cherry tarts with glossy red cherry topping on a wooden board.
Cherry Cheesecake Cookie Cups. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These mini treats combine cookies and cheesecake for a Valentine’s Day dessert. The gorgeous red cherries add romance to each bite-sized cup.
Get the Recipe: Cherry Cheesecake Cookie Cups

Strawberry Donuts

A stack of colorful, glazed doughnuts with sprinkles, displayed on a white surface surrounded by scattered candies.
Strawberry Donuts. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These pink rings make Valentine’s Day breakfast extra special. The strawberry cake base creates sweet moments for your morning celebration.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Donuts

Cherry Danish

Cherry pastries arranged on a wooden board, featuring flaky golden crusts filled with vibrant red cherries.
Cherry Danish. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These romantic pastries combine flaky dough with sweet-tart cherries and cream. The red color makes them a natural fit for Valentine’s Day breakfast or brunch.
Get the Recipe: Cherry Danish

Red Velvet Loaf

Two slices of red velvet marble cake with white frosting on a white plate.
Red Velvet Loaf. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This Valentine’s Day classic brings deep red color and rich flavor to your celebration. The cream cheese adds a sweet touch that makes it perfect for sharing with someone special.
Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Loaf

Cherry Salad

Cherry fluff salad in blue bowls with whipped cream.
Cherry Salad. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Pink clouds of fruit and cream make this five-minute dessert perfect for Valentine’s Day. The light and airy texture creates a sweet ending to your romantic meal.
Get the Recipe: Cherry Salad

Valentine Puff Pastry Cookies

5-ingredient heart shaped pastries with raspberries and chocolate.
Valentine Puff Pastry Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Heart-shaped pastries make your Valentine’s Day feelings clear. The red raspberries and chocolate create sweet love notes for someone special.
Get the Recipe: Valentine Puff Pastry Cookies

Instant Pot Cherry Cheesecake

Cheesecake topped with glazed cherries on a white plate.
Instant Pot Cherry Cheesecake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Show your Valentine you care with this red pressure cooker cheesecake. It creates a festive look that’s perfect for February 14th.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Cherry Cheesecake

Icebox Cake

Icebox cake with raspberries, blueberries and strawberries on a pink plate.
Icebox Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Layers of red berries and white cream make this no-bake cake perfect for Valentine’s Day. The graham crackers soften into cake-like layers while you focus on romance.
Get the Recipe: Icebox Cake

Chocolate Cherry Blossoms

Chocolate cherry blossom cookies on a plate.
Chocolate Cherry Blossoms. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These Valentine’s Day cookies combine chocolate kisses with cherry-pink dough. Each cookie looks like a flower blooming with love.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cherry Blossoms

Strawberry Bubble Up

A glass baking dish filled with a baked dessert featuring pieces of dough and a mixture of strawberries and a red sauce.
Strawberry Bubble Up. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Red strawberries and white cream cheese create a Valentine’s Day color scheme in this simple dessert. It will add warmth to your romantic celebration.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Bubble Up

Red Velvet Brownies

Red Velvet Brownie on a white plate.
Red Velvet Brownies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Deep red brownies topped with white cream cheese frosting create a Valentine’s Day color scheme that can’t be beat. These rich squares show your love through chocolate.
Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Brownies

Classic Cheesecake Bars

Cheesecake bar squares topped with sliced strawberries.
Classic Cheesecake Bars. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These white cheesecake squares topped with red berries make perfect Valentine’s Day portions. The graham cracker base adds sweet support to your romantic dessert.
Get the Recipe: Classic Cheesecake Bars

Strawberry Earthquake Cake

A slice of strawberry poke cake with white frosting and white chocolate shavings on a white plate. The plate is placed on a red and white checkered cloth.
Strawberry Earthquake Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

White chocolate and red strawberries swirl through this Valentine’s Day cake. The cream cheese ribbons make each slice a romantic surprise.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Earthquake Cake

Red Velvet Cheesecake

Instant Pot Red Velvet Cheesecake on a plate.
Red Velvet Cheesecake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

A Valentine’s Day showstopper combines red velvet cake with creamy cheesecake. The red and white layers create a romantic dessert that’s made for sharing.
Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Cheesecake

Raspberry Swiss Roll Cake

A slice of swiss roll cake with cream and raspberries on a blue plate, garnished with dollop of whipped cream and three raspberries.
Raspberry Swiss Roll Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Pink spirals of cake and cream make this roll perfect for Valentine’s Day dessert. The raspberry filling adds romance to every slice.
Get the Recipe: Raspberry Swiss Roll Cake

Red Velvet Truffles

Close-up of red cake balls decorated with white icing and red and green sprinkles.
Red Velvet Truffles. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These bite-sized treats need just four ingredients to create Valentine’s Day magic. The deep red centers make them perfect for romantic gift boxes.
Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Truffles

No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake

A slice of pie with a graham cracker crust, creamy filling, and topped with cherry sauce, on a white plate.
No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This red and white dessert makes a romantic Valentine’s Day treat without turning on the oven. The creamy cheesecake base pairs with sweet cherries for a dessert that shows your love.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake

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