Valentine's Day desserts

Last Modified Feb 13, 2025 02:50 EST


Valentine's Day desserts
Valentine’s Day cookies (Source: Emily Hutchinson’s official Instagram)


As Valentine’s Day approaches, it’s a chance for many couples to reaffirm their love and commitment to each other. And because it’s Valentine’s Day, the best way most couples show their love is via sweets and desserts. From cookies and pancakes to various cakes, chocolate-covered items, and more, the options are endless, especially for those looking to create their own at home. Thanks to the internet, there are several extra-fancy Valentine’s Day dessert options available for those looking for it.


Valentine's Day desserts


From cakes, chocolate-covered strawberries, and more, desserts and sweet eatables are often at the center of Valentine’s Day. That’s because, for many, dessert is often the best way to show their affection especially given how simple and easy most options are. Here are a few options for Valentine’s Day desserts:


  • Chocolate-covered strawberries

  • Heart-shaped macarons

  • Red velvet cake

  • Chocolate truffles

  • Conversation heart candies

  • Heart-Shaped Cake

  • Cookies

  • Blondies

  • Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Mousse

  • Heart-Shaped Chocolate Eclairs

  • Chocolate Lava Cakes with Liquid Centers

  • Macaroons

  • Valentine's Day Cupcakes


Valentine's Day desserts (vegan options)


  • Vegan Cannolis

  • Berry Crumble Bars

  • Vegan Matcha Green Tea Cake

  • Vegan Chocolate Pudding Cake

  • Vegan French Macarons

  • Vegan Strawberry Cupcakes

  • Vegan Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

  • Vegan Cookie Dough Hearts

  • Gluten-Free & Vegan Oreo Truffles

  • Vegan Jam Tarts

  • Vegan Raspberry Mocha Mousse Brownies


Valentine's Day desserts (Gluten and dairy-free options)


  • Baked Vegan Cheesecake

  • No-Bake Raspberry Chocolate Tart

  • Salted Almond Chocolate Truffles

  • Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites

  • Gluten-Free Raspberry Chocolate Chunk Skillet Cookie

  • Chocolate Strawberry Oatmeal

  • No-Bake Vegan Strawberry Shortcake Bars

  • Red Velvet Cookie Dough Bites


Valentine's Day desserts (Nut free options)


  • Marshmallows on a Stick

  • Valentine Chocolate Drops (milk and dark varieties)

  • Valentine Nonpareils

  • Chocolate Valentine Fudge

  • Toffee Crunch Bark

  • Assorted Truffles

  • Cherry Truffle Chocolates

  • Coffee-Laced Dark Ganache

  • Buttercream Chocolates

  • Chocolate-Dipped Fruit Skewers

  • Heart-Shaped Sugar Cookies

  • Strawberry Shortcake

  • White Chocolate Mousse


Also read: Popular Food on Valentine's Day

FAQs

A. Flowers and chocolate followed by a romantic dinner together and various other couple activities are often considered to be the most popular activities on Valentine’s Day.

A. There is no traditional food for Valentine’s Day as it depends on the couples and the individuals. However, dessert and chocolate are very popular choices.

A. Strawberry, cherry, vanilla, chocolate, and raspberry are most commonly the flavors associated with Valentine’s Day.