Preview: Don’t miss this collection of 12 delicious dessert recipes you will want to make for Valentine’s Day. You’ll also find tips for choosing the right recipe to transport to a party.
Are you looking for dessert recipes for Valentine’s day? Need something you can whip up in your kitchen to please someone you love? Maybe you want to surprise somebody, thank them, or show your appreciation. Browse these tested recipes for ideas.
Need something to take to a party or an office celebration? Keep reading for some helpful tips on how to choose the best recipe for your situation.
How to choose the best recipes to take to a party:
Ask yourself these questions:
#1
Do I have an easy way to transport this recipe?
#2
Will it still be good if I have to make it the day/night before?
#3
Does this recipe need to be chilled ahead of time?
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#4
Will there be refrigerator space when I get there if the recipe needs to stay cold?
#5
Will the food be sitting out for a while? If so, will it still be delicious (and safe) at room temperature?
#6
Will this recipe still look appetizing after several people have served themselves? Mini-tarts, cookies, nuts, or cupcakes might be good choices for a buffet situation.
It would help if you chose something others besides yourself would like to eat. Unless that is, you want to take it all back home and have a party of one.
I like to take something so delicious that I take an empty plate home. When I make deviled eggs, this is guaranteed. Why do you think that is? Do you have a guaranteed winner in your pocket?
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Check out the collection of Valentine’s dessert recipes below for inspiration. You’ll find pink, heart-shaped, fancy, simple, elaborate, and chocolate. Lots of chocolate!
There’s something for all kinds of cooks and all kinds of tastes.
Don’t procrastinate. Valentine’s Day is closer than you think.
A Valentine's Day Collection of Special Treats
Chocolate Ganache Mini-Tarts
Homemade chocolate or vanilla tart shells are filled with a decadent chocolate ganache and garnished with fresh fruit or whipped cream. Crusts can be made ahead but tarts should be filled the same day served.
Don't miss the video showing you exactly how to make the shortbread mini-tart crust shells.
Kay's Swiss Chocolate Cake Mix Recipe
Kay's Swiss Chocolate Cake is a feather-light Swiss chocolate cake (mix) iced with whipped cream. It is my sister's most requested cake.
Aunt Marg's French Silk Chocolate Pie
Silky smooth chocolate pie inside a crumbly pecan crust. Top with chopped chocolate-covered toffee candy bars like Skor or Heath Bars.
Needs to chill ahead of time. Not good to sit out in the office kitchen for hours. Easy to make and easy to transport.
Frosted Strawberry Cake Donuts
Fun and girly, baked and glazed strawberry cake donuts are easy to make with a donut pan. Easy to transport but don't stack.
Chocolate Cupcake Tops
These will remind you of the top of a chocolate cupcake--a soft, tender cookie with ganache-like, fudge-y frosting.
Chocolate Cream Tart (Made in a Microwave)
Chocolate cream pie filling (made in the microwave) in a graham cracker pie crust. Rich chocolaty flavor.
Can also be made with a standard homemade or store-bought pastry crust. Comes together quickly but needs to chill several hours before serving.
Yes, you can make fabulously smooth and delicious cream filling in the microwave. No more scorching!
Chocolate Chip Cookie Truffles--a Valentine's Day Treat
Easy candy made from baked and crumbled chocolate chip cookies and cream cheese. Form into balls and dip in melted chocolate. Spectacular taste and appearance. Makes a fun gift. Easy to make ahead and stays fresh for days.
Crunchy Caramelized Nuts
Quick microwave method to make sweet, shiny and caramelized nuts. Make nice gifts when packed in small packages.
These are extremely quick to prepare if you are in a hurry. Recommend a test run to figure out the time in your particular microwave.
Spicy Dark Chocolate-Pecan Bark
Melt your favorite dark chocolate and add spiced pecans to make this Spicy Dark Chocolate-Pecan Bark--a sweet and spicy taste sensation for dark chocolate lovers. My personal favorite for an easy dessert.
Orange Pecan Waffles
Belgian waffles flavored with orange juice, zest ,and pecans would make a special breakfast. Of course, you don't have to use a heart-shaped waffle maker.
Mini Black and White Cookies Recipe
This Black and White Cookie recipe is smaller in size than the classic cookie but fresher and tastier than the average store-bought black and white cookie.
Did you try one of these recipes? If you liked it and have time, I would appreciate it if you would give that recipe a star rating located inside the actual recipe on the post below the picture. Thanks much! Happy Valentine’s Day.
Becky
Saturday 2nd of February 2019
Get thee behind me, Paula! All of this looks so good, and saying it is easy to make just makes it worse! LOL These recipes look fabulous, and I much appreciate you providing them. Now, if I can just decide which one to make. Mmmmm...
I still have my eye on that pork tenderloin as well. I have even purchased some raspberry chipotle sauce. I guess I better get busy. As you say, it's just around the corner. Thanks again for all the great ideas.
I think of you every night when I have my cup of Sweet and Spicy.
Paula
Sunday 3rd of February 2019
Hi Becky,
Hope all is well with you.
That pork tenderloin is so good. It is my favorite thing to take to sick people or new-baby parents because everybody seems to love it.
Speaking of Sweet and Spicy, in the last couple months, I have adopted the whole Intermittant Fasting routine. For me, that means skipping breakfast and all snacks. Sweet and Spicy gets me through the morning.