20 Decadent and Easy Desserts For Valentine’s Day

February 24, 2025

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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and, being the chocolate lovers we both are, we couldn’t let the special day go by without rounding up our favorite treats to bake this time of year! Whether you’re baking for the whole family, just you and a few friends, or your partner, there’s just a little bit of everything. From decadent desserts to quick treats that are sure to have everyone falling head over heels!

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Chocolate and Strawberry Linzer Cookies

Ditch the chocolate covered strawberries for THESE Chocolate and Strawberries Linzer Cookies! Every bite is soft, chocolate-y, strawberry-y, and just SO. GOOD. The perfect treat to make for Valentine’s Day!

flat lay of chocolate linzer cookies with strawberry filling, fresh strawberries, red flowers, and white cheese cloth

Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake with Chocolate Mirror Glaze

A chocolate lovers dream cake! With three layers of luscious chocolate, there’s really no better dessert than this Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake with Chocolate Mirror Glaze. Every bite is rich, extra chocolate-y, and so good.

angled shot of sliced chocolate mousse cake with another slice beside on stack of two plates, a cake knife and bowl of chocolate curls beside, white flowers and cheese cloth behind.

Homemade Chocolate Soufflés (For Two!)

Silky, rich, luscious, extra chocolate-y, and oh so delicious. These Chocolate Soufflés for two are the perfect dessert to make for date night or any special occasion! So. GOOD.

front shot of chocolate soufflé on wood board with white napkin and flowers

Chocolate Tart with Hazelnut Crust

Rich, silky smooth, and extra chocolate-y! That’s the perfect way to describe this simple, yet delicious Chocolate Tart with Hazelnut Crust. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, celebrations, or just weekend baking!

close up of tart with slice on white plate on white cheese cloth with hazelnuts scatter around and cake knife beside tart

Flourless Red Velvet Fallen Soufflé Cake

Light, airy, and extra chocolate-y! This Flourless Red Velvet Fallen Soufflé Cake is the ultimate holiday treat. The absolute best part? This cake is naturally gluten free and SO good!

flourless red velvet cake on parchment paper with flowers, a slice on stacked white plates, a glass of milk, and fairy lights

Better Than Boxed Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownies

Rich, fudge-y, extra chocolate-y and SO. DELICIOUS. These Dark Chocolate Fudge brownies are easy to make, super simple, and so much better than boxed!

sixteen brownies on parchment paper with bowl of melted chocolate and two spoons beside, glass of milk, measuring cup of salt, and plates on marble surface

Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Skip the chocolate covered strawberries this Valentine’s Day and make these delicious Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies instead! Every bite is soft, chewy, chocolate-y, with chunks of strawberries in every bite.

ten chocolate chip strawberry cookies on parchment paper with strawberries, roses, and rose petals around on marble surface with white bowl of freeze dried strawberries beside.

Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

The ultimate Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting recipe! It’s super easy to make, always delicious, perfectly sweet, and guaranteed to be everyone’s new favorite cake.

red velvet cake on a white plate with a jug of milk, a jar of forks, and two slices of cake

Triple Chocolate Mousse Pie

Triple Chocolate Mousse Pie…the best dessert to make for any and every occasion! Every bite is extra chocolate-y, silky smooth, and oh so delicious. You simply can’t get better than this!

angled shot of chocolate mousse pie with two slices in front and behind on white plates, chocolate shavings around, a white cheese cloth, and empty glasses behind

Easy Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes

Rich, chocolate-y, perfectly sweet, and so. good. These Easy Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes are the perfect dessert for any occasion!

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Flourless Chocolate Cake

Rich, moist, extra chocolatey, and so good! This Flourless Chocolate Cake is the one dessert that will always have you coming back for more. Bonus? It’s completely gluten free!

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Double Chocolate Madeleines

Tender, sweet, extra chocolate-y, and perfect for Valentine’s Day! These Double Chocolate Madeleines are easier to make than you might think, as well as ready in 30 minutes or LESS.

chocolate madeleines in square cake pan on parchment paper with more madeleines around, white flowers, chocolate sprinkles, an empty glass, a white mug, a stack of plates, and an empty scalloped owl around on marble surface.

The Ultimate Dark Chocolate Layer Cake with Whipped Dark Chocolate Ganache

Every bite of this Dark Chocolate Layer Cake is rich, decadent, moist, perfectly sweet, and extra chocolate-y. It’s truly SO. GOOD. With double the chocolate, there’s definitely a reason that this cake is the ultimate dark chocolate cake!

chocolate cake on upside down white plate with parchment paper, chocolate curls and empty glasses behind

German Chocolate Brownies

Combing the two best desserts to create the ultimate indulgent treat…German Chocolate Brownies! Every bite is fudgy, extra chocolate-y, sweet, coconutty, and melt in your mouth delicious.

close up of german chocolate brownie on white tray with more behind.

Chocolate Pot De Crème

Silky smooth, rich, ultra chocolatey, and SO. GOOD. These Chocolate Pots De Crème are so easy to make and the perfect dessert for any occasion!

three white ramekins with pot de creme on baking sheet with red flowers and spoonful of chocolate

Mini Chocolate Chip and Walnut Skillet Cookies

Rich, chocolate-y, sweet, gooey, and oh so good. These Mini Chocolate Chip and Walnut Skillet Cookies are truly the best cookie!

three skillet cookies with two spoons and a bite taken from one

Raspberry White Chocolate Truffles

Sweet, fruity, and so easy to make! These Raspberry White Chocolate Truffles are the perfect treat to make during the holiday’s. The best part? They’re naturally gluten-free and just melt in your mouth with every bite. SO. GOOD.

cut open truffles on wire serving dry with crushed freeze dried raspberries

Chocolate Mousse Filled Cream Puffs

Chocolate Mousse Filled Cream Puffs…the perfect impressive dessert for any and every occasion! Every bite is light, chocolate-y, and perfectly sweet. The best part? It’s so much easier to make than you might think and SO delicious!

chocolate cream puffs stacked on marble cake plate with a cream puff on white plate in front, and flowers around

Vanilla Rose Layer Cake

Sweet, floral, and oh-so pretty! This effortlessly gorgeous Vanilla Rose Layer Cake is the perfect cake to bake this Valentine’s Day.

front shot of vanilla rose cake on marble board with roses and white flowers on top, a plate with a rose petal beside, stack of plates, and red roses in a glass behind.

Maple Creme Brûlée

A delicious twist on the classic French dessert! This Maple Crème Brûlée is not only easy to make, but is infused with hints of toffee and vanilla from the maple syrup. Creamy, sweet, and just SO. GOOD.

overhead shot of creme brulee with flowers and spoons

Classic Dark Chocolate Mousse

Silky smooth, extra chocolate-y, light, and oh so impressive! This easy to make Classic Dark Chocolate Mousse is a delicious dessert that will be loved by everyone. Bonus? It’s naturally gluten-free!

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If you make any of these recipes for Valentine’s Day, be sure to let us know! We love hearing from you. Also, be sure to leave a 5 star rating and a comment on the recipe you made!