Would it really be Valentine’s Day without a sweet treat? These simple and easy Valentine’s Day desserts prove you can make a rich and decadent dessert without spending all the holiday in the kitchen.
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Pin RecipeLet’s be real — baking a dessert that is out of this world isn’t always the easiest thing. That’s where these simple and easy Valentine’s Day desserts come into play. These sweet treats are quick to whip up, require simple pantry ingredients, and taste just as good as a cake that took all day to make.
If you are looking for simple and easy desserts to celebrate a day full of love, you’ve come to the right place. While some Valentine’s Day desserts like chocolate cake and molten lava cake require a delicate hand in the kitchen, these easy desserts below prove that simple baking can be just as impressive.
Easy Valentine’s Day Desserts To Enjoy This Holiday
Chocolate and red velvet are staples when it comes to baking for Valentine’s Day. From red velvet cake mix cookies to chocolate cream pie, you really can’t go wrong with any sweet treat on this list.
1. Red Velvet Brownies
Valentine’s Day would not be complete without something red velvet on the table. These red velvet brownies fit the bill and couldn’t be easier to make.
2. Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies
Strawberry cake mix turns these cookies the perfect shade of pink just in time for Valentine’s Day. The cake only takes four ingredients to make and turns out perfectly every single time you bake.
3. Valentine M&M Blondies
When you want a chocolate chip cookie with the texture of a brownie, turn to these Valentine’s M&M blondies. The pink, red, and white M&Ms add a nice chocolate crunch, making for a great Valentine’s Day treat.
4. Cake Mix Brownies
Need a Valentine’s Day dessert in under 30 minutes? Look no further than these cake mix brownies! The use of the cake mix allows this recipe to be made in a flash. Plus, it gives these brownies a soft, tender texture that’s truly unforgettable.
5. Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies
Making a tasty red velvet dessert doesn’t mean you have to spend all day baking in the kitchen. Just look at these red velvet cake mix cookies, for example. The bright red cookies only require four ingredients and come together in just 30 minutes!
6. Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake
Good luck eating just one bite of this chocolatey dessert. This chocolate cherry dump cake combines the best parts of cake and cobbler to make a truly irresistible bite.
7. Slutty Brownies
More is always a good idea, especially when it comes to these slutty brownies. Combining three desserts into one incredible recipe, these brownies are the perfect option when just you can’t decide what to make!
8. Easy Oreo Truffles
If you are looking to make a strong impression on Valentine’s Day, prepare a batch of these Oreo truffles. Simple and quick. this bakery-worthy dessert looks super impressive when complete. The little bite-sized treats are perfect for Valentine’s Day!
Simple and Easy Valentine’s Day Desserts
9. Red Velvet Cupcakes
Forget taking a trip to the bakery this Valentine’s Day. These red velvet cupcakes will be better than anything you can get from the store. The fluffy cupcakes topped with the rich frosting make the dessert perfect for holiday parties!
10. Valentine’s Dessert Shooters
These Valentine’s Day shooters are sure to make an impression. The best part about these fancy desserts? They only take about five minutes to make!
11. Strawberry Frosting Fudge
Move over boxes of chocolates! This strawberry fudge frosting is about to take your place. The bites come together by combining frosting and chocolate. They’re seriously simple to make but taste gourmet.
12. Sparkle Sweetheart Cookies
Getting in the holiday spirit has never been so easy thanks to these sparkle sweetheart cookies! The festive cookies get topped with a chocolate heart to show off all the love on Valentine’s Day.
13. Oreo Pie
No matter who you are looking to impress on Valentine’s Day, this Oreo pie will surely do the trick. Assembled with five steps, you’ll be in and out of the kitchen fast, and your loved ones will feel like the luckiest people in the world.
14. Chocolate Cream Pie
Talk about an easy dessert! This chocolate cream pie uses a pre-made pie crust, instant chocolate pudding, and whipped topping. It’s a great recipe for those who want to bake something for Valentine’s Day and don’t have loads of time or baking experience.
15. Brownie Fruit Pizza
Never doubt pizza for dessert, especially when the crust is made out of brownies. This easy recipe is a great way to get the kids involved by letting them finish their pizza with all the festive toppings. They’ll be just as excited to help as they are to eat!
16. Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Chocolate-covered strawberries are a staple when it comes to Valentine’s Day desserts. The traditional treats couldn’t be easier to make and always look impressive on a plate.
17. Chocolate Fondue
Melted chocolate has never tasted so good. Go crazy with toppings for this giant pot of chocolate fondue. Dip in fruit, cookies, marshmallows, and more for a super simple Valentine’s Day Dessert.
18. Nutella Crepes
If you think these Nutella crepes look too complicated to make, think again. All the ingredients mix up in a blender, allowing them to come together in a flash. It’s an easy Valentine’s Day dessert that looks like it took hours to create.
Easy Valentine’s Day Desserts That Are Extra Tasty
19. Oreo Fluff
Oreos transform into a completely different and tasty dessert with this Oreo fluff recipe. The five ingredient creation basically makes a giant bowl of Oreo cream. It’s highly addicting in the best way possible.
20. No-Bake Oreo Dessert
Turning on the oven and baking a cake isn’t always an option when you’re running around delivering Valentine’s Day cards. That’s where this no-bake Oreo dessert comes in handy. The no-bake treat takes minutes to assemble and about 2-3 hours to chill, giving you ample amounts of time to deliver all your cards.
21. Yellow Cake Mix Cookies
These yellow cake mix cookies are a great treat for a simple and easy Valentine’s Day dessert. The cake mix cuts the cookie ingredients in half, making the baking process that much easier. Plus, it helps keeps the cookies soft and chewy, which ensures everyone reaches for seconds and thirds.
22. White Hot Chocolate
You’ll never want a sip of traditional hot chocolate after taking a drink of this white hot chocolate. The decadent recipe is a simple and easy treat to whip up after school for a holiday celebration or a great way to end date night.
23. Valentine’s Popcorn White Chocolate Popcorn
When you want to get the kids involved in making an easy Valentine’s Day dessert, look no further than this Valentine’s popcorn with white chocolate. The white chocolate drizzle turns the traditional snack into a sweet and salty treat.
24. Easy Valentine’s Day Chocolate Bark
Running out of time to bake up a treat on Valentine’s Day? This easy Valentine’s Day chocolate bark recipe will be your savior. The simple dessert takes four ingredients to come together and always tastes great.
25. No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake
Looking for an easy Valentine’s Day treat that looks like you spent all day making in the kitchen? This no-bake chocolate cheesecake will fulfill those requirements. It looks complicated, but couldn’t be easier to make!
26. S’mores Brownies
S’mores are not just for summertime! These s’mores brownies combine all the texture and taste of classic s’mores with a decadent brownie batter for an indulgent dessert.
27. Starbucks Cake Pop Recipe (Copycat)
Skio the trip to Starbucks, and make these copycat Starbucks cake pops instead! Made with a boxed brownie mix, they’re ready in less time than it takes to run through the drive-thru and are even more delicious than the original!
Easy Valentine’s Day Desserts For The Whole Family
28. Chocolate Apple Slices
Not all Valentine’s Day desserts have to be decadent and over the top. Just look at these chocolate-covered apple slices, for example. The chocolate-covered apples turn a healthy treat into a simple Valentine’s Day treat everyone will love.
29. No Bake Red Velvet Cheesecake
What happens when you combine a no-bake dessert with red velvet and cheesecake? You get the best and easiest Valentine’s Day treat. The classic red velvet flavor adds another layer to the cheesecake that you never knew you needed.
30. Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Just because these chocolate crinkle cookies are a Christmas-time favorite doesn’t mean you can’t make them on Valentine’s Day. The chocolate cookies are rich and fudgy, and are sure to please all the chocoholics in your life.
31. Valentine Cookies
Why make classic chocolate chip cookies on Valentine’s Day when you can make these Valentine’s Day cookies? The traditional chocolate chips are swapped out for the holiday M&Ms for a bit of festive flair.
32. Chocolate Pudding Cake
If you love chocolate pudding, you are going to be obsessed with this chocolate pudding cake. The rich cake is a chocolate lover’s dream come true!
33. Chocolate Banana Pudding Bars
Banana pudding may not be the most traditional Valentine’s Day dessert, but you’ll question why after taking one bite of these chocolate banana pudding bars. The rich flavor of the chocolate and banana pudding makes for the ultimate combo.
34. Valentine’s Day Mini Berry Trifle
These Valentine’s Day mini berry trifles are almost too pretty to eat. The heart-shaped strawberries and cake pieces make this a truly perfect dessert for the Valentine’s Day holiday.
35. Strawberry Icebox Cake
It only takes three ingredients to make this strawberry icebox cake come to life. The only hard part is having the restraint not taste test it while it is chilling in the fridge!
36. Chocolate Lasagna
Lasagna is now on the dessert menu thanks to this clever chocolate creation. Instead of being layered with sauce and cheese, this sweet treat layers cream cheese, Oreos, pudding, and chocolate chips to turn the classic Italian dish into a Valentine’s Day dessert that tastes like a dream.
37. Strawberry Dump Cake
Dump cakes might not be the prettiest item on the dessert menu, but they are the tasties! Plus, they’re unbelievably easy to make. If you want to make this recipe even more festive and decadent, swap out the yellow cake mix for a box of chocolate cake.
FAQs
Yes! Lots of these recipes can be made with your mini chef in the kitchen. Read the recipe ahead of time to plan how your kids can help when making these easy Valentine’s Day desserts.
Follow the recipe to see what type of chocolate is used in any partiular dessert. Most chocolates are interchangeable if you prefer milk to dark, but the recipe will guide you in the right direction.
Most of the desserts can be made 1-2 days ahead of time and still be super tasty the day of serving. Be sure to read the recipe card for the complete details.
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