Looking for some Valentine's Day desserts ideas? Look no further; here are 20 delicious Valentine's desserts to consider! Your sweetheart will really feel loved when you take the time to prepare a special dessert just for him or her.
What says Valentine's Day more than sweet, decadent, Valentines desserts? Whether you prefer Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies or Chocolate-Covered Cheesecake Bites, you'll fall in love with these Valentine's Day dessert ideas!
If you're celebrating Galentine's Day instead, pick a few sweet treats from the options below and prepared them for (or with) your favorite gal pals!
Then there are those of you who will be spending Valentine's Day alone. Saint Valentine would not want you to feel left out! You, especially, need to pamper yourself.
Light some candles, draw a bath and treat yourself to a chocolate-laden dessert and a good book or a movie. This one is one of my all-time favorites, just make sure you have some tissues handy...
💞 Why We Celebrate St. Valentine's Day
You may be wondering why we celebrate love on February 14th. According to History.com, a poet named Geoffrey Chaucer may have started this tradition when he wrote: "For this was sent on Seynt Valentyne's day / Whan every foul cometh ther to choose his mate."
There are no records of this holiday being celebrated prior to 1375, which was around the time that Chaucer penned this poem.
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There was, however, a real St. Valentine, in fact, more than one. Several martyrs have gone by the name of Saint Valentine, and a few were beheaded for healing the sick or helping Christian couples to wed, back when Christians were being executed for their faith in Rome.
St. Valentine is considered the patron saint of married and engaged couples, as well as epileptics and beekeepers. Talk about a diversified group!
So, whether you're celebrating Valentine's Day with your favorite person, best friend, or with your fur babies, give one or more of these Valentine's desserts a try! Happy Valentine's Day from me to you!
Gabby says
What a wonderful list of yummy desserts! Can't wait to try some of them!
Hilda Sterner says
Thanks, Gabby! Also, thank you for your contribution to the round-up!
Lisa says
Great list! I want to try them all! Thank you for including my fudge recipe.
Hilda Sterner says
Thank you, Lisa!
Wendy says
There are so many desserts here that I want to try! I may have to extend Valentine's Day!
Hilda Sterner says
I know what you mean, choose wisely! 😉
Kathryn says
I love all of these recipes and they all look so good!! Can't wait to bake a few for Valentine's Day. Thanks for the roundup!
Hilda Sterner says
Thanks, Kathryn, I appreciate your contribution! ❤️
Maggie says
All these desserts look amazing. The problem is choosing one. lol!
Hilda Sterner says
Haha, yes, I totally agree!