And over half of these desserts feature chocolate.
(You’re welcome!)
Homemade desserts make great gifts for belovedfriendsandchildren, too.
Photo: Getty Images
Consider packing up and shipping less fragile treat optionslike cookies and browniesto loved ones in the mail.
Did we mention there’s bourbon in the mix?
And if you don’t have time in your Valentine’s itinerary to make a dessert, no worries!
Greg DuPree
Chocolate chips and Dutch-process cocoa powder double down on the chocolaty flavor.
Shredded zucchini helps the cake retain moisture, ensuring each bite is soft and moist.
They have an unbeatable moist and chewy interior that you’ll certainly find addictive.
Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
Sprinkle with flaky salt while the cookies are still warm.
Allow at least an hour to cool, and then dust with powdered sugar just before serving.
The recipe layers vanilla ice cream with mango and raspberry sorbets atop a buttery round-cracker crumb crust.
Greg DuPree Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
A garnish of fresh fruit andwhipped creammakes this colorful treat irresistible.
Despite the nonsensical arithmetic, this Valentine’s Day dessert recipe earns an A+.
It tops scoops of refreshing sorbet with homemade whipped cream and crushed cookies.
Antonis Achilleos
This mashup recipe represents the best of each treat.
Don’t forget the layer of apricot preserves for a sweet-tart zing.
Churros With Chocolate Sauce
Making churros from scratch is a lot easier than you think!
Victor Protasio
(If your sweetie’s more of a caramel fan, that works wonderfully, too.
Better yet, make both!)
Little will they suspect it was surprisingly simple to make.
Marcus Nilsson
The flaky tart crust is made from buttery, salty crackers.
Pink Hot Chocolate
Why serveregular hot chocolatewhen it’s possible for you to drink it pink?
It’s the perfect Valentine’s Day beverage for a cold winter evening.
Antonis Achilleos
Add a touch of booze for a rich, after-dinner cocktail.
No, we don’t expect you to shiver around the fire pit outside to cook the marshmallows.
Stay inside anduse your broiler.
Caitlin Bensel
Pistachio Pudding
You don’t have tobakea luscious Valentine’s Day dessert.
Case in point: This easy pudding recipe is made entirely on the stovetop.
Packed withnutty nutrients, this pistachio pudding requires a little forethought to accommodate a 4-hour chill to set.
Caitlin Bensel
Its minimal approach belies its dense, rich, and delicate chocolate goodness with a crispy, crunchy top.
Victor Protasio
Alison Miksch
James Baigrie
Antonis Achilleos
Hector Manuel Sanchez
Greg DuPree
