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20 Decadent Desserts to Captivate Hearts On Valentine’s Day

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Turn up the romance and indulge your sweet tooth this Valentine’s Day! These 20 recipes will sweep you and your special someone off your feet.

plate of chocolate cherry kiss cookies.

From the irresistibly rich and gooey to the elegantly sweet and fruity, these treats are the perfect way to express your affection. Whether you’re a whiz in the kitchen or a baking novice, these recipes will make you fall in love with the art of dessert-making.

Chocolate Dump Cake

chocolate dump cake with M&Ms on top in a glass baking dish.
Chocolate Dump Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

If you’re aiming for a heart-melting moment, the Chocolate Dump Cake is your trusty cupid’s arrow, loaded with an arsenal of chocolate chips and M&M’s. This gooey, chocolatey behemoth is so sinfully easy, it’s practically a love spell in cake form.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Dump Cake

Red Velvet Brownies

Red Velvet Brownie on a white plate.
Red Velvet Brownies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Red velvet brownies are the ruby-red jewels of the dessert world, making them a no-brainer for Valentine’s Day. Gift these, and you might just find yourself on the receiving end of a love letter.
Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Brownies

Blueberry Pie Bites

Blueberry pie bomb cut in half to show the filling.
Blueberry Pie Bites. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Blueberry Pie Bites are the tiny tokens of affection that burst with big, bold berry flavor. They’re a four-ingredient wonders that make dessert time easy.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Pie Bites

Sugar Cookie Bars

A red velvet brownie on a plate with sprinkles on it.
Sugar Cookie Bars. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Sugar Cookie Bars are the sweethearts of the cookie world, dressed in a thick layer of frosting and a confetti of sprinkles. They’re soft, they’re chewy, and they’re ready to party.
Get the Recipe: Sugar Cookie Bars

Valentine Puff Pastry Cookies

5-ingredient heart shaped pastries with raspberries and chocolate.
Valentine Puff Pastry Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Nothing says “I heart you” quite like Valentine Puff Pastry Cookies, especially when they’re smothered in Nutella and crowned with raspberries. These pastries are the flaky love letters that you can actually eat.
Get the Recipe: Valentine Puff Pastry Cookies

Blueberry Upside Down Cake

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Blueberry Upside Down Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Flip dessert on its head with a Blueberry Upside Down Cake that’s as topsy-turvy as love itself. This sweet is a delicious combo of berries and cake that’ll make your heart do cartwheels.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Upside Down Cake

Cherry Kiss Cookies

Chocolate cherry blossom cookies on a plate.
Cherry Kiss Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Pucker up for Cherry Kiss Cookies, the sweet smooches made of cherry dough and a chocolate kiss plopped right on top. Bake these, and you’re guaranteed a kiss or, at the very least, a high-five.
Get the Recipe: Cherry Kiss Cookies

Guinness Brownies

Guinness Brownies. Photo credit: .

Guinness Brownies are the Irish-inspired favorite you didn’t know you needed, bringing a little boozy charm to your dessert game. Topped with a rich chocolate ganache that’s also laced with Guinness.
Get the Recipe: Guinness Brownies

No Bake Icebox Cake

Icebox cake with raspberries, blueberries and strawberries on a pink plate.
No Bake Icebox Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

No Bake Icebox Cake is the chilled-out dessert that’s playing it cool—literally. With layers of graham crackers, berries, and whipped cream, it’s a love story in every slice.
Get the Recipe: No Bake Icebox Cake

Cracker Barrel Coca Cola Cake

Chocolate coca cola cake on a white plate topped with ice cream and a cherry.
Cracker Barrel Coca Cola Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Cracker Barrel Coca Cola Cake is the chocolate fudge fantasy you can whip up without a hitch. It’s the copycat that might just make you forget the original.
Get the Recipe: Cracker Barrel Coca Cola Cake

Instant Pot Chocolate Cheesecake

Instant Pot Chocolate Cheesecake drizzled with strawberry sauce and topped with whipped cream.
Instant Pot Chocolate Cheesecake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Instant Pot Chocolate Cheesecake is the rich, creamy, and oh-so-easy way to capture hearts this Valentine’s Day. With an Oreo crust and chocolatey filling, it’s a dessert that’s dressed to impress.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chocolate Cheesecake

Mini Cheesecake Parfaits

Cheesecake parfaits in shot glasses with blueberries and strawberries for a red white and blue dessert.
Mini Cheesecake Parfaits. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Layer up the love with Mini Cheesecake Parfaits, the dessert that’s fun to assemble and eat. Fresh fruit and creamy cheesecake filling come together for sweet harmony.
Get the Recipe: Mini Cheesecake Parfaits

Chocolate Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

Chocolate cheesecake stuffed strawberries sprinkled with chocolate shavings and arranged on a cutting board.
Chocolate Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Chocolate Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries are the no-bake darlings that’ll steal the dessert spotlight. Fresh berries filled with chocolate cream cheese are the one-bite wonders your Valentine’s Day needs.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

Coconut Magic Bars

close up of coconut bars
Coconut Magic Bars. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Coconut Magic Bars are chewy, buttery, and sprinkled with chocolate chips. They’re the easy-breezy dessert that’ll have you both reaching for seconds.
Get the Recipe: Coconut Magic Bars

Chocolate Cherry Cake

Slice of chocolate cherry cake topped with cherry pie filling.
Chocolate Cherry Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Chocolate Cherry Cake is the cheater’s guide to gourmet, turning a simple box mix into a cherry-studded showstopper. Drizzle on that chocolate glaze, and you’ve got an easy peasy love potion.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cherry Cake

Amish Apple Fritter Bread

A slice of apple cinnamon bread on a cutting board.
Amish Apple Fritter Bread. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Wrap yourself in the comfort of Amish Apple Fritter Bread, where every slice is a warm hug of cinnamon-spiced apple and sweet glaze. This is the bread that whispers sweet nothings of fall, no matter the season.
Get the Recipe: Amish Apple Fritter Bread

Chocolate Raspberry Ho Ho Trifle

No bake dessert trifle with Ho Hos, raspberries, pudding and whipped topping.
Chocolate Raspberry Ho Ho Trifle. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Dive into layers of love with a Chocolate Raspberry Ho Ho Trifle that’s playful and delicious. It’s a pudding and whipped cream party, and you’re both invited.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Raspberry Ho Ho Trifle

Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

Chocolate chips skillet cookies topped with ice cream.
Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

The Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie, aka the pizookie, is the warm, gooey hug in cookie form that’s just begging for a scoop of ice cream. Break out the spoons, and dig into this skillet of love together.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

Ruby Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ruby chocolate chip cookies on a cooling rack.
Ruby Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Ruby Chocolate Chip Cookies are the bling of the cookie jar, studded with ruby chocolate, pistachios, and raspberries. They’re a bite of fruity, nutty, chocolatey bliss that’s as unique as your sweetheart.
Get the Recipe: Ruby Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Lush

A piece of peanut butter oreo pie on a plate.
Chocolate Lush. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Chocolate Lush is the no-bake peanut butter and chocolate lasagna that’s layering on the love. With Oreos, peanut butter cheesecake, chocolate pudding, and whipped cream, it’s a decadent four-layer affair.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Lush

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