Looking to whip up effortless yet impressive Valentine’s Day treats? This collection of easy desserts takes the stress out of baking sweets for your special someone.
Craft bakery-worthy cake pops, frosted sugar cookies, and chocolate-covered strawberries with minimal time and fuss.
I’ve gathered my top picks for simple V-Day desserts that look and taste like you spent hours in the kitchen, but are actually so easy to make. Read on for the best Valentine’s Day treats!
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- No-bake and 30-minute desserts anyone can make
- Decorating tips to make treats extra cute
- Recipes conveniently organized by degree of difficulty
1. Valentine’s Day Trifle
This beautiful and delicious Valentine’s Day Trifle is sure to impress your sweetheart. Layered with fluffy vanilla cake, fresh raspberries, sweetened cream cheese and whipped cream, it makes for an elegant yet easy dessert.
The trifle is assembled in a glass bowl so you can show off the vibrant red raspberry layers interspersed with white cream. The cake soaks up the fruit juices, making every bite decadent.
2. Heart Shaped Raspberry Mousse
This gorgeous heart shaped raspberry mousse is as delicious as it is adorable. A fudgy brownie base provides the foundation for a light and creamy berry mousse, accented with white chocolate curls.
Making this beautiful Valentines Day dessert only takes about half an hour, with most of that time waiting for things to chill. Slice into the heart shape to reveal delicious stripes of chocolate brownie and pink mousse when you serve.
3. Valentine’s Day Fudge, Strawberry Fudge Recipe
This easy, 4-ingredient strawberry fudge is a sweet way to show your love this Valentine’s Day. All you need is white chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, freeze-dried strawberries and pink candy melts to make this cute and creamy fudge. With only 10 minutes of active prep time, it’s one of the quickest treats on our list that looks impressively elegant.
Cut into small squares and enjoy the sweet strawberry swirled fudge either alone with your valentine or as part of a dessert spread. Store any uneaten fudge in an airtight container for up to 1 week. It’s sure to be a sweet treat!
4. Valentine’s Day Chocolate Raspberry Cream Cheese Mousse Recipe
This silky, rich chocolate raspberry mousse is a decadent dessert made for romance. With just 5 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep, it can be your easy Valentine’s dessert solution this year. This easy mousse is a beautiful balance of bittersweet chocolate and tart raspberry, enhanced by creamy, sweet cream cheese.
The contrast of the lush mousse and fresh fruit toppings makes an elegant impression. For extra romance, share with your valentine, scooping mouthwatering spoonfuls from a single glass. It’s indulgence made easy, with showstopping taste.
5. Valentine’s Red Velvet Trifles
Celebrate Valentine’s Day by treating your special someone to a delightful Red Velvet Trifle. Its rich layers of delectable moist red velvet cake, sweet cream cheese filling, fluffy whipped cream and white chocolate chips make for an elegant dessert that is also incredibly simple to prepare.
The heavenly mixture of textures and flavors is simply divine. You can serve it cold from the fridge or leave it to reach room temperature. Whether you’re having a cozy dinner for two, or hosting an evening in with your girlfriends, this romantic trifle is sure to delight your guests and become your favorite sweet treat on Valentine’s Day!
6. Cherry Chip Ice Cream
Add a sweet touch of romance to your Valentine’s Day festivities with our Cherry Chip Ice Cream concoction. With its cherry taste and delectable chocolate chips, this dessert is guaranteed to dazzle your significant other.
The recipe is incredibly easy – you only need basic ingredients- but yields an indulgent and velvety ice cream ideal for sharing on a cozy night in or as the ultimate thoughtful present. Make sure not to miss out on this magical treat during love month!
7. Valentine’s Cream Tart Recipe
The recipe commences with a flawlessly baked, butter-infused shortbread foundation. Next comes the velvety amalgamation of vanilla, sugar and heavy cream which is poured into said crust before chilling until hardened. The final layer consists of basic ingredients including flour, eggs and baking powder to produce a soft cake projection upon which encapsulates both the crisp pastry base whilst simultaneously complementing its creamy accompaniment in flavor – irresistible to any palate!
The Valentine’s Cream Tart Cake is the ideal treat to wrap up a romantic evening or present to your beloved. Despite its divine taste and stunning appearance, it is easy to prepare.
8. Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes
Rich cream cheese and juicy strawberries nestled in a light, flaky pastry create a creamy, sweet, and tangy explosion of flavor that melts in your mouth. The romantic heart-shaped design is perfect for sharing with your sweetie or treating yourself to a little TLC!
With only a handful of ingredients, simple instructions, and loads of wow factor, these danishes are a great addition to your Valentine’s Day dessert lineup. You don’t have to be an experienced baker to make them, but you’ll look like a pro baker and your sweetheart will be really impressed! What other Valentine’s Day treats are you looking forward to delighting your family with this year?
9. Blue Bell Ice Cream Bombe
Valentine’s Day Dessert’s easy to indulge your sweetheart with a decadent Valentine’s Day dessert that’s as irresistible as this Blue Bell Ice Cream Bombe! This jaw-dropping dessert features slices of rich chocolate cake topped with creamy Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream and a luscious raspberry sauce, all encased in a frozen dome of Blue Bell Dutch Chocolate Ice Cream.
It’s an elegant and easy way to wow your Valentine without spending all day in the kitchen! Treat your sweetheart like a queen (or king) today with our dreamy dessert that’s sure to melt their heart!
10. Heart Shaped Fruit Puff Pastries with Vanilla Glaze
This Valentine’s Day, you’re in for a real treat with our heart-shaped fruit puff pastries drizzled with a divine vanilla glaze. This sweet and simple dessert recipe from Flour & Floral is sure to make all of your loved ones feel extra special!
The flaky, buttery puff pastry is the perfect vessel for a flavorful mix of juicy strawberries, sweet blueberries and tender raspberries. Every bite is bursting with fresh, fruity goodness, and the pastry bakes up to crisp, golden perfection.
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