With Valentine’s Day almost upon us, you’ve probably got all the gifts and other goodies on lockdown and may be planning a few Valentine’s Day desserts.
Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to indulge in sweet treats, and there’s no better way to celebrate love than with DIY Valentine’s Day desserts.
These DIY Valentine’s Day dessert ideas will make a stunning finish to any Valentine’s Day meal.
They are simple and easy dessert ideas and don’t take that long to knock up. Nothing says I love you quite like a perfect dessert.

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Valentine’s Day Dessert Ideas
Whether planning a romantic evening, hosting a Valentine’s Day party, or surprising friends and family, these homemade delights will make the day memorable.
Even if you’re not a seasoned chef, there are plenty of easy and beginner-friendly recipes in this guide to try, ensuring everyone can join in on the fun.
This Valentine’s Day, skip the store-bought desserts and create something special that speaks from the heart.
1. 3 Ingredient Valentine’s Cookie Pops
Get this recipe from Mom Junky. You will need Wilton Color Mist and Wilton Treat sticks to make this recipe happen.
2. Budget Valentine Chocolates
Get the recipe for this gorgeous gift from Fab Food 4 All. You can get chocolate gift boxes similar to the ones in the picture HERE.
Heart Shaped Tin Boxes
3. Chocolate-Dipped Monster Valentine Rice Krispie Treats
Get these treats with a twist from Shrimp Salad Circus. This recipe requires individually-wrapped Rice Krispies treats, Wilton Candy Melts, and lollipop sticks.
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4. Blood Orange Margarita
Get this Valentine’s Day drink recipe from Become Betty. You will require tequila, blood orange juice, simple syrup and lime juice for this recipe.
5. Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Get this recipe from Maine Cook. Quick, easy and impressive. You will require loads of fresh strawberries and different toppings like melting chocolate and coconut flakes for this recipe.
6. Chocolate Cut Out Cookies
Get this recipe from Attainable Sustainable. You will require granulated organic cane sugar, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, and cocoa powder among others for this recipe.
7. Cupid’s Arrows
Strike the right note in your loved one’s heart with this cute cupid bows from Our Wabisabi Life. You will need gumdrop hearts and thin pretzel sticks for this recipe.
8. DIY Chocolate Covered Gummy Bears
Get this chocolate-covered gummy bear recipe from A Little Knick, A Little Knack. You will need a big bag of gummy bears, sprinkles and melting chocolate.
9. Flourless Chocolate Cakes
Get this flourless chocolate cake recipe from Claudia Canu. Gluten-free and sweetened with honey, you don’t have to blow the diet for this recipe.
10. Godiva Chocolate Truffle
Elevate the taste of traditional Godiva dark chocolate chips with this truffle recipe. Get this recipe at Pink Fortitude.
11. Healthy Homemade Jello Fruit & Veggie Snack
This jello snack is healthy and vegan. Get the recipe from Food Meanderings. You will need a heart-shaped cookie cutter for this recipe.
Heart Cookie Cutter (Set of 5)
12. Heart Shaped Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispies Treats
Get the chocolate dipped Rice Krispies treat recipe from Honey and Lime. Make someone’s heart melt this Valentine with this simple recipe.
13. Homemade Pop Tarts
Get the recipe for these pop tarts from Amber Oliver. The recipe features Cherry Honey Fruit Spread by Nature’s Nate.
14. Pistachio Blondies with Raspberry Swirl Hearts
Get the recipe for these pistachio blondies on Veggie Desserts. Perfectly topped with ice cream, raspberry puree, and chopped pistachios.
15. Red Velvet Candy Hearts
Get this recipe from Just a Little Creativity. Featuring fun seasonal flavors in red and white from M & Ms, this dessert will lift anyone’s spirit.
16. Red Velvet Cookies
A twist on the traditional red velvet cake, get this from scratch cookie recipe from Spaceships & Laser Beams.
17. Strawberry Jam Cookies
Get the recipe for these strawberry jam cookies from Pina Bresciani. You will require high-quality jam like this one to make this recipe stand out.
18. Love Potion Drink
This love potion drink from Gay Globetrotter is a perfect complement to your Valentine’s Day dinner.
Featuring cranberry juice, grapefruit juice, grenadine, a splash of orange juice and strawberry hearts.

19. No Bake Oreo Balls
Get the recipe for the no-bake Oreo balls from This Ole Mum. This recipe requires Oreo Golden Sandwich Cookies.
20. Three Chocolate Truffles
This chocolate truffle recipe is rich, creamy, and delectable. Featuring three types of chocolate truffles:-
- Dark chocolate truffles with cardamom and herbal liqueur
- Dark Chocolate Truffles with Lavender and Honey
- White chocolate hearts with lemon, pistachio, and black pepper
Get the recipe for all three truffles on Happy Kitchen Rocks.
21. Valentine’s Day Cat Cookies
These heart shaped cat cookies are the cutest. Get this recipe from Food Meanderings. You can make it in different sizes too for versatility.
22. Valentine’s Day Surprise Cupcakes
Everybody loves cupcakes, but how about pinata cupcakes? This creative cupcake contains cute heart-shaped candy.
A great Valentine’s Day surprise. Get the recipe for the pinata cupcake on Mama Loves to Eat.
23. Valentine’s Day Cupid Arrow Pancake Kabobs
A Valentine’s Day breakfast idea that could also work as a dessert. Featuring blueberries, strawberries, clementines, and pancakes.
Get the recipe for the pancake kabobs on This Ole Mom.
24. Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes with Perfectly Pink Beet-Dyed Coconut Cream Frosting
These cupcakes are vegan, gluten-free, paleo-friendly and low in sugar. All the taste with almost none of the calories. Get this recipe on Just Beet It.
25. Vegan Strawberry Chocolate Truffles
This vegan truffle recipe calls from strawberry jam instead of fresh strawberries for a great finish. Get the recipe on Rihan’s Recipes.
A little bit of something for almost every tastebud on this DIY gift idea list. Get inspired to make these desserts just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Hi Abi – What a great roundup for Valentine’s Day. PINNED! Thank you for including my Godiva Truffles. My heart is full of gratitude. Hugs, Holly
You’re welcome :)
That Godiva truffle looks goodt! lol