Valentine’s Day is approaching and love is in the air! Whether or not you’re a big fan of the holiday, it can be the perfect time to celebrate all kinds of love. Plus, it’s a great excuse to indulge in some treats! What could be a better way to honor a day dedicated to all the sweethearts in your life than with some delicious desserts?
If you’re looking for some simple, shareable options, look no further. I’m bringing you inspiration with some sweet Valentine’s Day dessert ideas. Keep reading for a roundup of some great choices to enjoy with your Valentine (or to have all to yourself – no judgment!).
White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Bars
First up, we have white chocolate raspberry cheesecake bars. These tasty treats will be quicker and simpler for you to make than a full cheesecake, but just as enjoyable. It’s swirled with layers of homemade raspberry sauce and has an Oreo cookie crust. To elevate the presentation, it’s a great idea to garnish this dessert with fresh raspberries.
Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookies
With their jewel-like effect, these sugar cookies look almost too gorgeous to eat! The marble look is created by putting pink, red, and white icing on the cookie and spreading them together with a toothpick. To make the perfect heart shapes, use heart-shaped cookie cutters. Make your presentation even more exciting by playing with different sizes.
White Chocolate Strawberry Snack Mix
This sweet snack mix just might be the simplest treat on the list. No baking is required, and you won’t be left with too many dirty dishes. It’s a win-win! All you need to do is mix ingredients like cereal, chocolate candies, sprinkles (red, white, and heart-shaped), and voila! You have a snack mix that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Strawberry Nutella Puff Pastry
This strawberry Nutella puff pastry is another easy dessert you can put together with just 3 ingredients. It’s as simple as it sounds, and you can even save time by using a store-bought puff pastry. Just bake your pastry, then top it with Nutella and sliced strawberries. It’s hard to go wrong with these flavors!
Blood Orange Curd Tart
Looking for something a bit more unique to try? This orange tart is an excellent choice if you want to go the untraditional route and veer away from the red and pink color palette. This beauty is a true showstopper made with candied blood oranges and whipped creme fraiche. I adore the way the garnishes look.
Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Bar
For a fun and interactive DIY dessert the whole family can enjoy, this dessert option is perfect. First, you’ll create the creamy, chocolate dipping sauce. Then, fill up a few bowls with various toppings of your choice. Finally, place all your ingredients on a tray and get ready to assemble. There’s no limit to what you can create!
Candy Heart Bark
Who doesn’t love classic candy hearts? This recipe is such a wonderful way to use the Valentine’s Day staple. It involves candy melts, white chocolate, and semisweet chocolate. Candy hearts and sprinkles are scattered on top. Just put the chocolate in the fridge to harden for at least two hours. Once it’s ready, break them into smaller pieces and enjoy your work of art.
I don’t know about you, but I definitely think all of these Valentine’s Day dessert ideas beat a box of chocolates! Which one sounds the best to you? No matter how you choose to celebrate next week, I hope you take the time to treat yourself.
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Warmly,
Megan