17 effortless desserts to melt hearts on Valentine’s Day

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Ready to whip up some love-infused desserts but not so excited about the prospect of slaving away in the kitchen? These 17 desserts are as easy as falling in love.

A person holding a pastry with blueberry filling.
Air Fryer Blueberry Pie Bombs. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Chocolate Dump Cake

Chocolate dump cake topped with colorful M&Ms.
Chocolate Dump Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

If you’re the type to forget Valentine’s Day until the eleventh hour, Chocolate Dump Cake is your saving grace. Toss in the mix, forget the fuss, and let the oven work its magic for a dessert that’s ridiculously effortless.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Dump Cake

Valentine Puff Pastry Cookies

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

Who needs Cupid when you’ve got Valentine Puff Pastry Cookies that practically make themselves? Sugar, puff pastry, and a cookie cutter are all you need to whip up some flaky love letters.
Get the Recipe: Valentine Puff Pastry Cookies

Cool Whip Cookies

Cool whip cookies on parchment with powdered sugar.
Cool Whip Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Cool Whip Cookies are the cupid’s bow of the baking world, hitting the bullseye for easy Valentine’s treats. Just a quick stir, a simple scoop, and a brief bake, and you’ve got cookies that pretend they took hours.
Get the Recipe: Cool Whip Cookies

Guinness Brownies

Stack of Guinness brownies with a bottle of Guinness in the background.
Guinness Brownies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Mix a bit of brew with your brownie mix and Guinness Brownies are your boozy shortcut to a rich, chocolatey Valentine’s. No one will guess it was as easy as pouring a pint.
Get the Recipe: Guinness Brownies

Apple Pie Bites

Apple pie bites cut open to show the apple filling inside.
Apple Pie Bites. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

With Apple Pie Bites, you’re just a wrap, stuff, and air-fry away from charming the socks off your sweetie. These pint-sized delights offer all the comfort of a homemade pie without the rolling, crimping, or baking.
Get the Recipe: Apple Pie Bites

Peanut Butter & Chocolate Crescent Rolls

Peanut butter chocolate rolls cut open to show the filling.
Peanut Butter & Chocolate Crescent Rolls. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Roll out some crescent roll dough, add a dollop of peanut butter and chocolate, and bake your way into their heart with these Crescent Rolls. It’s the love story of peanut butter and chocolate, wrapped in a warm, doughy embrace.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter & Chocolate Crescent Rolls

Lazy Peach Cobbler

Plate with peach cobbler and a blue napkin.
Lazy Peach Cobbler. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Summon the spirit of the South with a Lazy Peach Cobbler that’s all about the love, not the labor. Dump those peaches, sprinkle on the crust, and let the oven create the magic.
Get the Recipe: Lazy Peach Cobbler

Chocolate Cherry Cake

Slice of chocolate cherry cake topped with cherry pie filling.
Chocolate Cherry Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Chocolate Cherry Cake is your sneaky chef move, turning a simple mix into a Valentine’s masterpiece with minimal effort. Just stir, bake, and serve up a slice of “I totally slaved over this” (wink, wink).
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cherry Cake

Blueberry Pie Bites

Blueberry pie bomb cut in half to show the filling.
Blueberry Pie Bites. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Skip the pie drama and go straight for the “mmm” with bite-sized Blueberry Pie Bites. They’re the no-fuss, all-flavor treats that pack a berry punch in a pocket-sized package.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Pie Bites

Icebox Cake

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

Icebox Cake is the sweet stack of dreams for those who believe ovens are just for show. Layer, chill, and serve up a slice of this cool, creamy concoction that’s as easy as it is impressive.
Get the Recipe: Icebox Cake

Jam Crescent Rolls

Jam crescent rolls drizzled with white icing with strawberries scattered around.
Jam Crescent Rolls. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Pop open a can, spread some jam, and create Jam Crescent Rolls that’ll have your Valentine jamming out with joy. It’s the quick-fix for a sweet and flaky dessert that’s jam-packed with love.
Get the Recipe: Jam Crescent Rolls

Chocolate Raspberry Ho Ho Trifle

No bake dessert trifle with Ho Hos, raspberries, pudding and whipped topping.
Chocolate Raspberry Ho Ho Trifle. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Layer your way to love with a Chocolate Raspberry Ho Ho Trifle that’s as simple as it is delicious. Just chill and serve this layered wonder to watch the romance rise.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Raspberry Ho Ho Trifle

Chocolate Cake Mix Donuts

Top view of chocolate donuts on a cooling rack.
Chocolate Cake Mix Donuts. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Want to dough-nut worry about a complicated dessert? Chocolate Cake Mix Donuts are here to save your V-Day with a mix, pour, and bake simplicity.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cake Mix Donuts

Air Fried Oreos

Biscuit stuffed with an oreo broken in half to show insides.
Air Fried Oreos. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Air Fried Oreos are sweet, neat, and complete in minutes. Just wrap, fry, and enjoy these nostalgic nibbles without the hassle of a deep fryer.
Get the Recipe: Air Fried Oreos

Frozen Lemonade Pie

Slice of lemonade pie on a plate with lemonade in the background.
Frozen Lemonade Pie. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

When life gives you lemons, whip up a Frozen Lemonade Pie that’s as easy as it is refreshing. Mix, freeze, and slice your way into a tart and tangy Valentine’s that’s cool as can be.
Get the Recipe: Frozen Lemonade Pie

Air Fryer Donuts with Chocolate Glaze

Air Fryer Donuts with chocolate glaze and sprinkles.
Air Fryer Donuts with Chocolate Glaze. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Don’t glaze over the details; Air Fryer Donuts with Chocolate Glaze are the ring-shaped darlings that’ll have you skipping the bakery line. Air-fry your way to doughnut heaven with a glaze that’ll make your Valentine’s eyes glaze over with love.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Donuts with Chocolate Glaze

Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls

Crescent rolls with cinnamon sugar and icing on a plate.
Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls are the shortcut to cinnamon-scented bliss. Unroll, sprinkle, and bake your way to a warm, sugary treat that’ll wrap your Valentine up in a sweet embrace.
Get the Recipe: Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls

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