22 desserts that show a little extra love

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Treat your favorite person to something sweet with this mix of colorful cakes, cookies, and desserts made for sharing. You’ll find chocolate treats, fruity bakes, and plenty of fun options that look great on the table. Whether it’s a date night or a laid-back get-together, these desserts help you end the day on a happy note.

Chocolate-covered desserts with sprinkles and heart decorations on a plate; one is cut in half, revealing a creamy filling. Pink flowers are in the background.
Oreo Ice Cream Bites. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

Chocolate shortbread cookies with sprinkles on the edges in a white dish.
Chocolate Shortbread Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Indulge in the rich, dark chocolate goodness of these melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies. They’re a perfect treat for any occasion.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

Rose Petal Shortbreads

Heart-shaped cookies with white icing and rose petal decorations on a wooden board, next to a heart-shaped bowl filled with rose petals.
Rose Petal Shortbreads. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Rose Petal Shortbread Cookies have a delicate rosewater flavor and a sprinkling of rose petals on top, making for a simple yet sophisticated cookie. Not only are these cookies pretty, but they also have that wonderful shortbread crumbly cookie texture.
Get the Recipe: Rose Petal Shortbreads

Red Velvet Bundt Cake

Red velvet bundt cake with cream cheese frosting.
Red Velvet Bundt Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Get into the festive spirit with this Red Velvet Bundt Cake, crowned with a luscious cream cheese frosting. An essential Valentine’s dessert.
Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Bundt Cake

Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

A cooling rack with red velvet crinkle cookies.
Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Satisfy your cravings with the vibrant red allure and powdered sugar crackle top of these Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies. Ideal for Valentine’s Day.
Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

Red Velvet Stuffed Cookies

Red velvet stuffed cookies on a white and red towel.
Red Velvet Stuffed Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Take a bite of these delightful Red Velvet Stuffed Cookies featuring a surprise red velvet filling and colorful sprinkles. A charming Valentine dessert.
Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Stuffed Cookies

Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Buttercream

A slice of homemade strawberry cake with icing and strawberry on top.
Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Buttercream. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Treat yourself to the indulgent combination of moist Strawberry Cake and fluffy strawberry buttercream—a sweet summer delight.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Buttercream

Raspberry Coeur A La Creme

A heart-shaped cheesecake topped with raspberries on a red sauce, with a hand holding a spoon on a pink background.
Raspberry Coeur A La Creme. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Coeur a la creme with raspberry sauce is a heart-shaped French dessert, a cross between a cheesecake and a flan. This soft and beautiful dessert is naturally gluten-free, and you can make it without a special mold!
Get the Recipe: Raspberry Coeur A La Creme

Strawberry Chardonnay Gelee

Strawberry gelatin dessert in glass dessert dishes.
Strawberry Chardonnay Gelee. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Create a smooth and flavorful summer treat with this Strawberry Chardonnay Gelatin Dessert—a refreshing option for your Valentine’s dessert.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Chardonnay Gelee

Valentine’s Saltine Crack

A stack of valentine's day candy bars on a white plate.
Valentines Saltine Crack. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Whip up something sweet for Valentine’s Day with this easy-to-make Saltine Cracker Candy, topped with white chocolate, red hearts, and colorful sprinkles.
Get the Recipe: Valentines Saltine Crack

Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats

A plate of pink crispy rice treats topped with heart-shaped sprinkles, next to red and white flowers on a marble surface.
Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Quickly whip together these fruity and gooey Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats for a delightful no-bake snack, perfect for a lovely Valentine’s dessert. Make these treats extra festive by sprinkling them with candy hearts.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats

Chocolate Raspberry Tart

Raspberry vanilla bean tart on a white plate.
Chocolate Raspberry Tart. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Experience the layers of chocolate shortbread crust, vanilla pastry cream, and raspberry flavor in this delightful Chocolate Raspberry Tart. A taste of luxury for any occasion.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Raspberry Tart

Strawberry Rosé Sangria

Two glasses of Strawberry Rosé Sangria.
Strawberry Rosé Sangria. Photo credit: feast + West.

Sweet and swanky, Strawberry Rosé Sangria brings satisfaction and summertime to the table. Fresh strawberries, rosé wine and a hint of citrus make this pitcher drink picture perfect for a Valentine’s Day celebrations.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Rosé Sangria

Cream Cheese Fat Bombs

Cream Cheese Fat Bombs in green and pick on a plate and white board.
Cream Cheese Fat Bombs. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Keep things satisfyingly low carb and gluten-free with these Cream Cheese Fat Bombs. A creamy treat to make for someone special.
Get the Recipe: Cream Cheese Fat Bombs

Chocolate Ganache Tart

A three layer chocolate cake on a white platter.
Chocolate Ganache Tart. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This Chocolate Ganache Tart looks and tastes luscious and is so easy to make. This is the perfect way to give chocolate on Valentine’s Day.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Ganache Tart

White Chocolate Covered Strawberries

White Chocolate Covered Strawberries on a white wooden board.
White Chocolate Covered Strawberries. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

Make your dessert tray special with these easy White Chocolate Covered Strawberries for Valentine’s Day. An elegant and sweet addition to your celebration.
Get the Recipe: White Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Love Stitch Valentine’s Cupcakes

White rectangle plate with three cupcakes and Valentine's Day decor.
Love Stitch Valentine’s Cupcakes. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Bake these cute and easy Valentine’s Day cupcakes for events and parties, perfect for sharing love and sweetness. Bake a batch of chocolate cupcakes and cut out fondant circles and red hearts for decoration.
Get the Recipe: Love Stitch Valentine’s Cupcakes

Wild Blueberry Yogurt Cheesecake

Wild Blueberries Protein Cake.
Wild Blueberry Yogurt Cheesecake. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

Delight in this No Bake Yogurt Cheesecake with wild blueberries and a nutty crust packed with protein. This beautiful cake is creamy, fruity, and perfect for a Valentine’s dessert.
Get the Recipe: Wild Blueberry Yogurt Cheesecake

Chocolate Covered Ice Cream Bites

Valentine's day oreo truffles.
Chocolate Covered Ice Cream Bites. Photo credit: https://tastesdelicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/FDL-oreo-bites.jpg.

Savor the ultimate no-bake dessert with these creamy and crunchy Chocolate Covered Oreo Ice Cream Bites. These ice cream treats are fancy-looking but incredibly easy to make with just five ingredients. Top with red, white and pink sprinkles.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Covered Ice Cream Bites

Chocolate Cherry Blossoms

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

Up your Valentine’s cookie game with the perfect Chocolate Cherry Blossoms. Cherry-flavored dough topped with chocolate kisses for the ultimate blossom cookie.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cherry Blossoms

White Chocolate Bark

Stack of white chocolate bark wrapped in string.
White Chocolate Bark. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Indulge in the creamy delight of white chocolate bark—a versatile and customizable treat that you can adorn with various toppings and flavors. Perfect for candy enthusiasts.
Get the Recipe: White Chocolate Bark

White Chocolate Valentine’s Fudge

Valentine's day fudge on a white plate.
White Chocolate Valentine’s Fudge. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Try this easy-to-make layered White Chocolate Valentine’s Day Fudge topped with your favorite sprinkles. A creamy delight perfect for celebrations and gift-giving.
Get the Recipe: White Chocolate Valentine’s Fudge

Cut-Out Chocolate Chip Cookies

Heart shaped chocolate chip cookies.
Cut-Out Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Turn the classic Chocolate Chip Cookies into cut-out cookies, shaping them into your favorite forms for a playful twist. Make this cookie dough and add red candy hearts to the batter, then cut into hearts shapes for Valentine’s Day.
Get the Recipe: Cut-Out Chocolate Chip Cookies

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