Holiday Planning & Ideas Valentine's Day Valentine's Day Gifts Treat Your Sweetheart to One of These Gorgeous Boxes of Chocolate This Valentine's Day There's no more delightful way to say "I love you." By Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer is an experienced food editor, writer, and recipe developer. She manages the Martha Stewart recipe archive and is always curious about new ingredients and the best techniques. She has been working in food media for over 20 years. Editorial Guidelines Published on January 6, 2022 09:10AM EST Share Tweet Pin Email We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Learn more. Photo: Catherine Falls Commercial / Getty Images It's a truth universally acknowledged that nothing says "I love you" quite like a box of chocolates. That's why it's the ideal Valentine's Day gift for your sweetheart or even yourself (self-care, anyone?). A box of truffles or bonbons also makes an excellent dessert if you're cooking a romantic dinner at home. Instead of worrying about your soufflé falling or fussing with tempered chocolate, serve the chocolates as your grand finale. And while there's a time and place for the drugstore variety, why not take your token of affection to the next level by picking out something more unique? You probably know your Valentine's preference when it comes to chocolates: Are they a fan of truffles? Do they prefer milk chocolate or gravitate towards dark? If they have dietary limitations, it's important to choose carefully—the good news is that there are excellent boxed chocolates just right for vegans, those following a gluten-free diet, nut-free selections, and more. Here, we've gathered selections from some of our favorite chocolatiers, heritage brands, chef-made collections, women-owned brands, and more for gifting on Valentine's Day. A Fondue Menu for Valentine's Day Kreuther Handcrafted Chocolate Chef's Selection Courtesy of Goldbelly This just the thing for the chocolate connoisseur in your life! Celebrated New York chefs Gabriel Kreuther and Marc Aumont created this collection of 24 handmade chocolates—flavors vary with the seasons and may include Mexican hot chocolate, honey saffron, and Aleppo-passion fruit. Shop Now: Kreuther Handcrafted Chocolates Chef's Selection, $99, goldbelly.com. Charbonnel et Walker Milk Hazelnut Praline Hearts Courtesy of Williams Sonoma A heart filled with hearts, this dreamy selection is perfect for your Valentine. The milk chocolate hearts are filled with hazelnut praline and decorated with an edible bronze dust. Shop Now: Charbonnel et Walker Milk Sea Salt Hazelnut Praline Hearts, $37.95, williams-sonoma.com. Midunu Truffles Courtesy of Midunu Woman-owned chocolate company Midunu is revolutionizing the world of artisan chocolates by making their truffles in Ghana, West Africa, where the cacao is grown. Did you know West Africa is one of the main cocoa growing regions in the world? The handmade treats bring together top-notch chocolate, African spices, and American flavors. Shop Now: Midunu Handcrafted Chocolate Truffles, from $24 for six pieces, midunuchocolates.com. La Maison du Chocolat Marvelously Paris Bouchee Courtesy of Williams Sonoma Paris Paris is considered the city of romance, a place where love was born, and it's also the birthplace of La Maison du Chocolat. This year, the city inspires a special collection for Valentine's Day with crunchy, silky, and fruity pralines and bouchées including strawberry hearts. Shop Now: La Maison du Chocolat Marvelously Paris Bouchee, $50, lamaisonduchocolat.com. Compartes Vegan Dark Chocolate Gourmet Assortment Gift Box Courtesy of Compartes dairy-free This luxe gift box holds chocolate-dipped apricot, pineapple, coconut, orange, nuts, and other healthy treats. Best of all, this gift selection is dairy-free and vegan, which means nearly anyone can enjoy it. Shop Now: Compartes Vegan Dark Chocolate Gourmet Chocolates Assortment, $67.95, compartes.com. Richart Infuze Chocolates Courtesy of Richart ganache For three generations, the Richart family has been creating sublime chocolates like their Infuze line—a collection of chocolates with liquid centers of ganache or coulis that contain a "bubble of infusion" that bursts in the mouth. Floral designs in the chocolate shell take them to the next level of gorgeousness. Shop Now: Richart Infuze, from $34 for 16 pieces, richart.com. Delysia Chocolatier Lover's Collection Truffles Courtesy of Delysia Chef, chocolatier, and business owner Nicole Patel adores Valentine's Day, and the holiday of love inspires her to create new chocolate creations every year. Whatever you do, don't miss this year's Lover's Collection chocolate truffles, which come in three flavors: rose petal, red velvet, and strawberry brut, made with brut Champagne. Shop Now: Delysia Chocolatiers Lover's Collection Truffles, $26.95 for nine pieces, delysia.com. Louis Sherry Truffles Courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue Louis Sherry have been making chocolates in New York for over a hundred years. Their iconic tins, which come in six bright colors and 24 designs like the subtle cubist inspired- motif pictured here, hold an assortment of 12 truffles and chocolates. Shop Now: Louis Sherry Miles Redd Cubist Chocolate Confection Tin, $40, saks.com. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit