What better way to show your affection than with a decadent chocolate dessert? From a dense, fudgy tart to super-easy homemade truffles, we have something for every chocolate lover (and every-level cook). These special desserts are guaranteed to win over your Valentine.
Chocolate Fondue
Bring a luxurious dining experience to your living room with Food Network’s fabulous fondue! Get creative with your own dip-ins, like fruit, pound cake, or even pretzel bites if you’re craving something on the saltier side. No matter what you dip, this DIY marvel is a surefire way to sweep someone special off their feet.
Peanut Butter Cup Brownies
When talking about perfect pairs, peanut butter + chocolate definitely make the list! So we’ve taken a classic candy like Reese’s and put it in brownie form. The creamy and decadent ingredients in this dessert will have you falling in love at first bite.
Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes
This rich chocolatey dessert from Ahead of Thyme is a restaurant staple that is super fun and easy to make at home. Fudgy chocolate and a gooey center create the perfect cake for any occasion. Top with ice cream and serve!
Chocolate Cobbler
This chocolatey concoction from How Sweet Eats is quick and easy to make when you need to satisfy that sweet-tooth craving. The batter—part brownie-like and part cake-like— becomes fluffy and chewy when baked.
Chocolate Mousse Cake
This decadent cake from I Heart Eating combines two favorite chocolate desserts: fudgy cake and light-and-airy mousse. Melted marshmallows help the mousse hold its shape while still staying light and creamy.
Simple Homemade Truffles
These playful truffles from My Baking Addiction are such a fun dessert for Valentine’s Day because you and your sweetheart can make them together. This easy recipe involves making a quick ganache (which you can spike with liqueur or espresso). You let it cool and then scoop and roll your truffles. Customize your coating with whatever you’re feeling: toasted crushed pistachios, coconut flakes, or red and pink sprinkles!
Chocolate-Pecan Caramel Tart
If you’re looking for an extravagant dessert to wow your sweetie, this dense, rich chocolate tart from Martha Stewart is it. From the buttery chocolate crust to the fudgy layer of ganache that seals in the toasty nuts and silky caramel, every component of this tart is made from scratch and unbelievably luxurious.
Chocolate Cookie Crunch Trifle
This super-fun recipe from Food & Wine calls to mind the pudding cups of our childhood, but oh so much better. Homemade pudding is layered with sweetened whipped cream and crushed Oreos. The longer this sits, the more the cookies absorb the moisture from the different layers, making them soft and crumbly.
Salty Dark and Milk Chocolate Skillet Cookie
Check out this monster skillet cookie from The Modern Proper with TWO kinds of chocolate. It’s the perfect size for two! This is the dessert for those who like that salty-sweet contrast. Pro tip: Top the cookie with a scoop or two of ice cream when it’s still warm from the oven—the melty ice cream creates a phenomenal sauce.
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