Easy Valentine’s Day Desserts perfect for your special someone and guaranteed to make him or her swoon! Cookies, cakes, strawberry pies, chocolate pretzels and more Valentine’s Day desserts for everyone. Lots of class party ideas!
Valentine’s Day Desserts perfect for your special someone, your kids, class parties and more. There’s something really fun about being festive for Valentine’s Day. I think it’s because it’s wintertime and the weather is often cold and gloomy, so adding some color and sprinkles to a sweet treat just makes the day better! We’ve included several of our favorite Valentine’s Day desserts here for you- everything from cookies, cakes, brownies, candy, salads and more. I hope you find something everyone will love and SWOON over!
You can also find ALL of our Valentine’s Day Desserts here in one spot! Happy Baking!
How do I soften butter?
The traditional way of softening butter is leaving however much you need for a recipe out at room temperature for long enough to soften. However, there are some other, quicker ways to soften butter such as: cutting up the butter, pounding the butter, beating the butter and if it comes to it, microwaving the butter. If microwaving, use the defrost setting for only about 15 sec. You don’t want your butter to melt!
Strawberry Valentine Chex Mix
Strawberry Valentine Chex Mix is easy to make, fun & perfectly festive for Valentines Day! Strawberry white chocolate coating on Chex cereal with added chocolate candy is the perfect sweet treat. Strawberry Valentine Chex Mix is made every year come February in our house! Valentine’s Day is coming up and I’m so excited to share this quick, easy recipe using Chex cereal. It makes enough to share so it’s perfect for class parties or even neighbor gifts. You must have some seriously rockin’ neighbors if you’re handing out treats for Valentines Day. See the recipe for Strawberry Valentine Chex Mix here.
Strawberry Valentines Chex Mix
Ingredients
- 4-6 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 8- oz bag Strawberry Candy Melts OR
- 1 bag of white chocolate baking chips {12 oz} AND
- 1 box of Strawberry Creme Jell-O Pudding** {pudding NOT gelatin!}
- Valentines M&M's and/or Sprinkles
Instructions
- Measure out Chex cereal into a large bowl. Note: if you're using the Strawberry Candy Melts, you'll use 4 cups of cereal. If you're using the white chocolate chips + pudding mix, you'll use 6 cups of cereal.
- Pour chocolate into a small glass dish. Add 1/2 tsp shortening, if desired, to help the chocolate coat the cereal easier. Microwave for 1 minute 20 seconds. Let sit in the microwave for 3 minutes. Remove and gently stir. If chocolate loves its shape and looks smooth, it's done. If not, return to the microwave in 15 second increments, letting it sit for 2-3 minutes each time, until melted and smooth.
- If you used White Chocolate Chips + Pudding Mix: Add 4 TBSP of the strawberry creme pudding into the white chocolate and stir gently until smooth. Add 2 drops of red food coloring, if desired.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the Chex cereal and stir gently to coat.
- Transfer cereal mixture to a large piece of wax paper. Sprinkle with M&M's and Valentines sprinkles, if desired. Let cool to set. Break pieces and store in an airtight container to save. Candy can be made up to 3-4 days ahead, if desired. It saves well!
Pink Peppermint Patties
Homemade Pink Peppermint Patties are a sweet treat for your Valentine! They’re so easy to make and they taste better than any store bought mint patty!This fun & festive variation on our popular Homemade Peppermint Patties recipe is perfect for Valentine’s Day! Get the kids involved and enjoy creating these sweet minty treats together. See the recipe for Pink Peppermint Patties here.
Chocolate Raspberry Cake
Red Velvet Valentine Cookies
These Red Velvet Valentine Cookies are decadent, rich and super easy to make – everyone will love how fun and flavorful they are! These red velvet cookies are decadent, rich and super easy to make! I started with a Krusteaz mix because I love how they taste. Just a few simple additions and you’ve got a flavorful and festive Valentine’s Day cookie! See the recipe for Red Velvet Valentine Cookies here.
Red Velvet Oreo Balls recipe
Red Velvet Oreo Balls made with just 3 ingredients & perfect for Valentine’s Day! Made in minutes and so delicious, no one can guess they’re made with Oreo cookies! Get the full recipe for Red Velvet Oreo Balls here!
Valentine’s Marshmallow Chocolate Bark
Valentine’s Marshmallow Chocolate Bark is a simple, festive dessert that everyone loves! Made in minutes with just 3 ingredients, these chocolate squares are perfect for Valentine’s Day! See the full recipe for Valentine’s Marshmallow Chocolate Bark here.
Layered Valentine’s Jello Cups
Layered Valentines Jello Cups are so fun and easy to make for Valentines Day! All you need is jello and yogurt to make this delicious and simple jello recipe! See how you can make these Layered Valentine’s Jello cups here, with the full recipe!
Chocolate Cherry Brownie Bites
Chocolate Cherry Brownie Bites are mini brownies filled with chocolate chips, maraschino cherries and then topped with a cherry flavored cream cheese frosting! They are every bit as delicious as they sound! I absolutely love the chocolate/cherry flavor combination and I also love super easy treats that can be made quickly. You could definitely use your favorite homemade brownie recipe for this if you want, but you can also choose to simplify things and use a mix – either way, this recipe will taste delicious. See the recipe for Chocolate Cherry Brownie Bites here.
Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies
Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies are soft & sweet and made with just 4 ingredients! Super simple to make these cute, festive cake mix cookies. The strawberry flavor is just perfect. They are simple, delicious cookies perfect for any occasion. I love making cake mix cookies because they’re SO easy! I tend to keep a variety of cake mixes on hand and strawberry is one of my kid’s favorites. I added pink, white and red chocolate candies to the cookies to make them even more festive for Valentine’s Day- but they’re easily adapted to a variety of holidays or occasions. See the recipe for Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies here.
Chocolate Cups with Chocolate Marshmallow Mousse
Easy Valentines Donuts
These Easy Valentines Donuts are simple and fast – just start with store-bought biscuits and you’ll end with these darling, heart-shaped treats! We have a love affair with donuts at our house so I enjoy any excuse to make a batch. This is our favorite way to make them- hot and ready in about 20 minutes! My kids went crazy over these cream filled ones! See the recipe for Easy Valentines Donuts here.
Raspberry Meltaway Cookies
Raspberry Meltaway Cookies just melt in your mouth! Perfect topped with a simple almond glaze swirled with raspberry jam. If you’ve never had a meltaway cookie, you’ve absolutely got to try these! They have a wonderful buttery flavor and they just melt in your mouth. I topped these with a vanilla glaze swirled with raspberry jam. LOVE them! See the recipe for Raspberry Meltaway Cookies here.
Valentine Parfait Cupcakes
Valentine Parfait Cupcakes are adorable and fairly simple to make! Such a cute and fun idea for Valentine’s Day! Drizzle a little chocolate and sprinkle candies to make lovely cupcakes in a snap. See the recipe for Valentine Parfait Cupcakes here.
Valentine’s Heart Macarons
These Cinnamon Spiced Heart Macarons are the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day! I get just a little excited about the prospect of incorporating different themes and flavors into my baked goodies. So, what better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with some pretty pink heart macarons? See the recipe for Valentine’s Heart Macarons here.
Homemade Italian Cream Sodas
Italian Cream Soda Recipe made with sweet syrups, cream and club soda. It’s a delicious & festive addition to any special occasion! Italian Cream Soda Recipe is a family favorite at our house. We keep syrups on hand and my kids get so excited when we pull them out to make these tasty treats. There are several brands of syrup that work for this recipe. It’s also a lot easier to find the syrups than it used to be! Your grocery store will likely have at least a few flavors in the coffee section as well as the mixed drink section. See the recipe for Homemade Italian Cream Sodas here.
Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Cheesecake
How do you make chocolate dipped strawberries better? Attach it to a cheesecake, of course! This strawberry cheesecake is sure to win over any Valentine! See the recipe for Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Cheesecakes here.
Easy Cherry Party Punch
Easy Cherry Party Punch is a fun & festive party drink that everyone goes crazy over! Simple to make & has a fantastic sweet cherry flavor. This recipe for Cherry Party Punch is a variation of a recipe I found in our family cookbook. It has amazing flavor and just the right amount of fizz to make it interesting. The slush can be made weeks ahead of time and kept frozen until you’re ready to use it. The recipe makes 2 quart size bags of slush, each which combines with a 2-liter of soda for the cherry party punch. See the recipe for Easy Cherry Party Punch.
Valentine’s White Chocolate Popcorn
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! And for all of you out there who “heart” popcorn as much as I do, I have the quick and easy perfect snack for you — Valentine’s Popcorn! The first Valentine’s Popcorn (pictured above) is a sweet and salty popcorn with conversation hearts and pastel sprinkles mixed in. And then the second version is pretty much me going crazy with red and white sprinkles. Both can be made in minutes, and are sure to be a favorite with those you love. See the recipe for Valentine’s White Chocolate Popcorn here.
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes
Moist chocolate cupcakes topped with a strawberry buttercream frosting and chocolate covered strawberries! These Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes are the ultimate Valentine’s Day dessert. Are you a big fan of Valentine’s Day? Honestly, I’ve never really been to into it. Josh and I will usually do something small for each other and that’s totally okay with me. But one thing I do love about Valentine’s Day is all of the chocolate (helloooo 50% off of candy the day after!) and baking cute desserts for it too. Once I got the idea for these Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes, I couldn’t get it out of my head. I mean, it’s like a dessert on top of a dessert. See the recipe for Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes here.
Valentine’s Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Chocolate covered pretzels might be my all time favorite treat to make and share. They are SO darn easy to make, there is no baking, the options for customizing them are endless and with their delicious sweet and salty crunch, everyone always loves them. If I’m ever unsure what to make to take to a party or give to friends, chocolate covered pretzels are my go to treat. See the recipe for Valentine’s Chocolate Covered Pretzels here.
Rose Frosted Strawberry Cookies
Frosted Strawberry Cookies are one of my favorite cookies ever! They’re soft, perfectly sweet and everyone goes crazy over the fresh strawberry buttercream frosting on top. It’s absolutely my favorite strawberry frosting ever. I love that these strawberry cookies are so easy to make too- no rolling or chilling required! You can literally just make the dough, scoop it on the baking sheet and bake right away. They cool quickly and you’re welcome to just frost with a knife, or you can make the darling pink strawberry rosettes on top of each cookie like I did. It’s fast and easy, I promise! I’m not a cake decorator by any means and I was able to frost each cookie really fast and they looked like darling pink roses when I was done! See the recipe for Frosted Strawberry Cookies here.
Oreo Truffles with Raspberries
Oreo Balls are a great treat and these are extra delicious with a fresh raspberry in the middle and the crushed Oreo smothered in white chocolate! White Chocolate Raspberry Oreo Balls are a delicious no-bake treat made with Oreo cookies, cream cheese and a raspberry in the middle! The Oreo Balls are dipped in a white chocolate candy coating and coated with a chocolate drizzle. Oreo Balls are absolutely amazing – if you haven’t made them before, you need to try them! The original recipe only has three ingredients total! And you don’t have to bake them. That’s my kind of treat. I have made the original recipe many times and decided to change it up just a little bit. See the recipe for Oreo Truffles with Raspberries here.
Glazed Strawberry Fruit Pizza
This delicious Glazed Strawberry Fruit Pizza is made with pre-made sugar cookie dough topped with a cream cheese layer, fresh strawberries and a strawberry glaze! This dessert pizza is absolutely delicious but it is pretty sweet, so a small slice is all you need! See the recipe for Glazed Strawberry Fruit Pizza here.
Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
We’re celebrating National Cheesecake Day here so I thought I’d share a simple little recipe for cheesecake bites. These are great for parties because they’re just as they sound- a bite or two of delicious light, sweet cheesecake with fresh strawberries mixed in. Don’t forget the hot fudge drizzled on top! See the recipe for Strawberry Cheesecake Bites here.
Strawberry Jello Salad Mold
Strawberry Jello Mold is a fun way and delicious way to serve jello salad. The jello is set in a bundt pan & has two layers, fresh strawberries in jello and a creamy sweet jello bottom layer! Perfect way to serve a fancy jello treat! We LOVE jello! It’s no lie, Jello is easy and delicious! Kids love it and it seems to be a staple at every family party (especially holiday parties!) I attend. I say, elevate that and make it fancy!! Not only does the Jello now look gorgeous, it has a fun contrast of colors and flavors. This Jello Mold is totally adaptable too, This will work with any flavor of jello. See the recipe for Strawberry Shortcake Truffles here.
The BEST Recipe for Copycat “Swig” Sugar Cookies
Swig Sugar Cookies are buttery, soft and somewhere in between a sugar cookie and shortbread, with a little bit of delicious frosting on top! Swig Sugar Cookies are easier to make than traditional sugar cookies because you don’t have to roll out the dough! Have you tried the sugar cookies from Swig? (Swig is a popular drive-by cookie and soda shop with locations all over Utah.) See the recipe for Copycat Swig Sugar Cookies here.
Strawberries & Cream Pie
Strawberries & Cream Bites
Strawberries and Cream Bites are easy to make because they begin with a cake mix and these tiny little treats are always a hit at parties! Strawberries and Cream Bites are the perfect tiny treat for any occasion! A couple of years ago, I made these Little Lemon Drops and they instantly became one of my favorite recipes ever! I then created an orange version and with Valentine’s Day coming up, I just couldn’t resist making a strawberry version. These are such a fun dessert to take to a party – they are easy to make and the recipe makes over 70 little bite-sized treats that are easy to serve! See the recipe for Strawberries and Cream Bites here.
Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy and bursting with cherry flavor – it’s the perfect twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie! Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies add a fun new twist to a classic favorite. I have tried many different chocolate chip cookie recipes over the year in efforts to find the perfect recipe. I have spent a lot of time finding my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe, but when I found this one, I knew it was going to be my new “favorite”. See the recipe for Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies here.
Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies
Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies are decedent 5 ingredient brownies with a raspberry cheesecake swirl. Quick & easy raspberry cheesecake brownie recipe that looks and tastes incredible! I made these Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies with a boxed brownie mix, but you’re also welcome to use the homemade brownie recipe I provide, or use your favorite brownie recipe! Adding just 4 ingredients to your boxed mix brownie batter really elevates the recipe from basic to outstanding. See the recipe for Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies here.
Raspberry Vanilla Jell-O Salad
Raspberry Vanilla Jello Salad is one of the easiest recipes you will ever make and it is perfect as a side dish or even dessert! Raspberry Vanilla Jello Salad is one of the easiest recipes you will ever make and it is perfect as a side dish or even a dessert. This recipe only requires 4 ingredients and 5 minutes to make and then it is immediately ready to serve! Raspberry Vanilla Jello Salad is simply amazing! As a matter of fact, the recipe tastes wonderful minutes after making it, but I actually prefer to eat this the next day because the raspberry flavor gets to be a bit stronger and mixed in with the rest of the salad better. See the recipe for Raspberry Vanilla Jell-O Salad here.
Divine Cherry Chocolate Cake
Cheesecake Cheese Ball
I found this recipe recently and was so excited because I LOVE cheesecake, but don’t always have the time to make one. You can make this Cheesecake Cheese Ball in only a few short minutes, and with only a few ingredients! I haven’t ventured beyond graham crackers and strawberries for my dippers, but you could probably dip just about anything and it would taste fabulous too! See the recipe for Cheesecake Cheeseball here.
M&M’s Valentine’s Day Cookie Bars
These M&M’s Cookie Bars have become an absolute favorite in our house. I made a Christmas version that has been incredibly popular and I wanted to add a Valentine’s Day version as well. These cookie bars are so easy to make and they bake up so nicely. They are a gorgeous golden brown color and the texture of the mini chocolate chips with the crunchy M&M’s is just delicious! These Valentine’s Day M&M Cookie Bars are perfect for a crowd or a classroom. They can be cut smaller to serve more, or cut larger for for a pretty presentation. See the recipe for Cheesecake Cheeseball here.
Raspberry Cream Cake
Raspberry Cream Cake begins with a white cake mix that is topped with sweet whipped cream, raspberries and danish dessert. Wonderful raspberry cake recipe with great flavors! Raspberry Cream Cake is a favorite of mine! Fresh raspberries are in abundance these days so I decided it was the perfect time for me to make one of my favorite desserts. This is one of these super easy cakes that looks and tastes like it was a lot of work to make. Thankfully, that’s not the case! This cake comes together easily and everyone loves it. See the recipe for Raspberry Cream Cake here.
Strawberry Fondue
Strawberry Fondue is one of many fondue recipes that we love at our house! We love all kinds of fondue: chocolate, cheese, etc…but we usually stick to chocolate for dessert. But one day I came across this super simple recipe for strawberry fondue and was intrigued – I had to try it! And guess what…it is delicious too! You only need a few simple ingredients and the options for dippers are endless too – I tried angel food cake which was wonderful, but I think it would be amazing with bananas, mandarin oranges, brownie bites, and just about anything else! Be sure to also whip up some of the whipped cream recipe I mention below – having it really takes this recipe from great to incredible! See the recipe for Strawberry Fondue here.
Lemon Raspberry Sugar Cookie Bars
I saw these Lemon Sugar Cookie Bars on my friend Aimee’s blog and I knew I wanted to make them! I had to add raspberries- lemon and raspberry are such a delicious combination. These sugar cookie bars were such a hit! I love how easy they were to make. See the recipe for Lemon Raspberry Sugar Cookie Bars here.
Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cookies
Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cookies are absolutely amazing! Adding fresh raspberries to a delicious classic cookie recipe makes such a delicious difference! I had some fresh raspberries on hand the other day and decided to see what would happen if I added those to the dough – the results are absolutely amazing! You’ll have to eat them within a couple of days so they don’t spoil, but I don’t think you’ll find that to be too hard! See the recipe for Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cookies here.
Strawberry Shortcake Truffles
Raspberry Cream Cheese Crescent Ring
Raspberry Cream Cheese Crescent Ring is easy and gorgeous; plus, the taste of raspberries, cream cheese, and buttery crescent rolls combined can’t be beat. Raspberry Cream Cheese Crescent Ring was a recipe I knew I had to try! The holidays are a fun time of year and what I look forward to most is just spending time with my family. School is out, my husband’s off work and we can all just hang out and enjoy each other’s company. It’s no secret that I love to cook, and one of my kid’s favorite activities is helping me in the kitchen. However I’ve learned to stick to easy, fast recipes or things get stressful! When I saw this recipe, I knew it would be amazing. It’s done in less than 30 minutes and I love the sweet flavors. See the recipe for Raspberry Cream Cheese Crescent Ring here.
Layered Shirley Temples
Growing up we always had Shirley Temples on special occasions. I looked forward to the day when my mom pulled the grenadine and maraschino cherries out of the fridge! These fun & festive drinks are so easy to make and the addition of orange juice not only adds layers, but great flavor as well. Grenadine is pomegranate syrup and can be found in the mixed drink section of your grocery store. It has a fruit flavor that’s mild but unique. I loved it as a child- and as a grown up I still really enjoy it! See the recipe for Shirley Temples here.
Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies
Strawberries & Cream Poke Cake
Strawberries & Cream Poke Cake is the perfect light and refreshing dessert for any gathering with family and friends – it is delicious and so pretty! Strawberries & Cream Poke Cake is a dessert that I knew my daughter would love – she loves strawberries! I served it for dessert at a family gathering and everyone raved about it. I love how easy it is to make as well. See the recipe for Strawberries and Cream Poke Cake here. Enjoy!
White Chocolate Cherry Cheesecakes
Using a Blendtec to make these cheesecakes is a huge time saver. I’ve had a Blendtec for years and recently got a brand new one {with a Twister jar!} so I couldn’t wait to try it out. I love how incorporating the cream cheese is a cinch too- no whisking like crazy to get the lumps out. About 10 seconds in the blender and it’s perfect. This is a very light cheesecake too- add cherries as a topping or choose your own! See the recipe for White Chocolate Cherry Cheesecakes here.
Cherry Almond Coconut Shortbread Cookies
I’m a sucker for a good shortbread cookie. I’m guessing it’s all the butter- you can’t help but enjoy the delicate crispness of these little treats! The almond and cherries produce a nice flavor that compliments the subtle coconut. They’re delicious. I love that you can make the dough ahead of time- even up to a week before you plan on baking them. See the recipe for Cherry Almond Coconut Shortbread Cookies here. Enjoy.
Valentine’s Warm & Fuzzy Cake Balls
These Warm Fuzzy Cake Balls and Cupcakesare so adorably sweet. Give these coconut covered cake balls to your loved ones on Valentine’s Day so they know just how much you care. For Valentine’s Day this year, you can make your Valentines feel warm and fuzzy inside by presenting them with edible warm fuzzies – the kind that just might make your loved ones giggle, sigh, or even say “ahhh.” See the recipe for Valentine’s Warm & Fuzzy Cake Balls here.
Glazed Strawberry Bundt Cake
My girls had been asking for a “pink cake with pink frosting” for a while. I knew when I attempted to make one it better taste good and look good. I stumbled across this recipe and I knew it would be the one! Everyone loved it – especially the girls! See the recipe for Glazed Strawberry Bundt Cake here.
Chocolate Covered Raspberries
Cherry Pudding Fudge Squares
These simple treats are perfect for birthday parties or holidays- like Valentines Day! You can swap out one type of pudding for another to color-coordinate with the event. I found these boxes of Royal Instant Greek Yogurt Pudding at my local Kroger grocery store. They had several flavors- even grape for a purple fudge if you’d like! Use chocolate or butterscotch and mix in chopped nuts. I think it’d be good to use a banana flavored pudding and top with mini chocolate chips! For this fudge though, I was catering to a bunch of 7-year-old girls, so I opted for cherry pudding and added coloring to make it PINK. My daughter thought it was the best treat EVER! See the recipe for Cherry Pudding Fudge Squares here.
Haley says
February 14, 2019 at 7:28 amI would die if I get strawberry cheesecake bites for VDay.
noah says
February 15, 2019 at 10:08 amcoolstuff
Jessica says
February 15, 2019 at 5:54 pmagreed!