Chocolate Desserts for Valentine's Day

Chocolate and romance are synonymous. That's why Valentine's Day is only rivaled by Easter in terms of chocolate sales. But better than any box of store-bought bonbons is a homemade dessert or treat to share. Whether you enjoy it with your partner, the family, or a group of friends is up to you. We're just here to offer you a stellar selection of cacao recipes. There are classic heart-shaped cookies and decadent raspberry-filled whoopee pies (of course, we have more heart-shaped ways to express your affection if your significant other isn't a chocolate lover). Cupcakes are cute, but they can also be sophisticated and heartfelt.

If individual treats aren't what your heart desires, consider making a dessert that's meant to be shared: One plate, two spoons, and a chocolate-covered ice-cream bombe. Go dense and fudgy with a slice of deep, dark flourless chocolate cake or smooth and sophisticated with chocolate mousse. If your loved one likes a little crunch with their chocolate, there are crisp pastry tarts with melting chocolate fillings and our unique heart-shaped chocolate couscous bar. If a decadent nip of chocolate is how you'd like to end the meal, handmade truffles, chocolate-peanut butter cups, or chocolate-peppermint creams are just the thing for you. Package them in a special stenciled box or present them on a gilded platter—either way, your Valentine is sure to swoon over these heartfelt creations. 

There's no doubt: The best, most most delicious way to end a romantic dinner is with a homemade chocolate dessert or treat. 

Espresso powder intensifies the chocolate flavor in this light and luscious make-ahead mousse.

Sometimes love is black and white, as in these adorable heart-adorned chocolate-cherry cupcakes topped with vanilla-bean frosting.

Soft, chewy homemade peppermint patties are bathed in dark chocolate to make gift-worthy bonbons for your Valentine.

Sweet, fluffy peanut butter filling luxuriates between two blankets of dark chocolate in our homemade version of the classic candy. Swirl peanut butter hearts on top for an extra-loving touch.

Your Valentine's heart will grow four sizes when you present them with these beautiful (and totally Instagrammable) layered shortbread cookies.

Inspired by Brazilian brigadeiros, these chewy truffles have a heart of rich, fudgy caramel made from sweetened condensed milk, cream, and chocolate.

Crispy-rice crunch bars are for amateurs! Double down on the toasty, crunchy goodness when you make chocolate treats filled with pearl couscous and flaky sea salt.

Layers of ice cream and cookie crumbs coated in chocolate make the perfect romantic dessert for sharing. Grab two spoons and dive in to discover the two surprise maraschino cherries inside.

Make your Valentine shout "whoopeeee!" with these heart-shaped chocolate whoopie pies filled with fluffy pink raspberry meringue.

Simple yet seductive, this dense, almost-flourless cake is pure chocolate bliss. Serve with an understated dusting of cocoa powder or dial up your garnish game with berries and whipped cream.

Declare your love with heart-shaped cream puffs coated in a glossy chocolate ganache glaze.

Use your favorite dairy-free creamer to concoct this decadent vegan chocolate-mocha layer cake.

A chocolate pastry crust envelops a fudgy pecan filling to create the most dreamy grown-up candy bar. A sprinkle of flaky sea salt takes things to the next level.

Spelt flour and pureed beets are the healthy secrets behind this moist, ganache-coated chocolate cake.

Cookies, like love, are meant to be shared, and there's plenty to go around when you bake up this great big chocolate-chip beauty.

Achieve ultimate chocolate nirvana in these chocolate cupcakes filled with milk-chocolate pudding, coated in milk-chocolate ganache and decked out with chocolate curls.

Chambord raspberry liqueur and a fresh raspberry filling build layers of bright berry flavor into this centerpiece-worthy chocolate-buttermilk cake.

A seductive mixture of dates and bourbon is at the base of this sophisticated cake.

Crisp, buttery layers of phyllo dough are coated in a layer of chocolate and then heaped with fluffy chocolate mousse in this all-new interpretation of chocolate cream pie.

Tender, chewy, rich, and gooey—these molten chocolate cupcakes hit all the right notes. Don't forget the vanilla ice cream!