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From heavenly heart-topped pots de crème to homemade chocolate kisses sprinkled with crystallized rose petals, we've rounded up our favourite decadent chocolate desserts to be made and enjoyed on February 14.
Whether you're throwing a full-out Valentine's bash or just looking to do a little something sweet for the ones you love, a homemade chocolatey treat is a must on this holiday. Below, our favourite chocoholic-approved dessert recipes that will help you spread the love.
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20 chocolate dessert recipes to make this Valentine's Day
Swirled cranberry chocolate cakes
Boasting a heart shape and a delightful blend of chocolate and fruit, these mini cakes are begging to be made and enjoyed this Valentine's Day.
20 chocolate dessert recipes to make this Valentine's Day
Chocolate layer cake with buttercream icing
Good-quality ingredients make all the difference in this crowd-wowing chocolate cake.
20 chocolate dessert recipes to make this Valentine's Day
Chocolate kisses
Skip store-bought treats and try this delicious twist on classic rose and violet creams.
20 chocolate dessert recipes to make this Valentine's Day
Chocolate peanut butter slice
Calling all PB&C (peanut butter and chocolate, naturally) lovers: This three-layer treat is the dessert of your dreams.
20 chocolate dessert recipes to make this Valentine's Day
Chocolate mascarpone tarts
Whip up these simple-to-make and easy-to-customize chocolate mascarpone tarts and enjoy them with your No. 1.
20 chocolate dessert recipes to make this Valentine's Day
Chocolate hazelnut fudge cake with ganache
This fudgy cake boasts a delicious blend of chocolate and hazelnut.
20 chocolate dessert recipes to make this Valentine's Day
Chocolate cherry ganache tartlets
Take your love for chocolate-covered cherries to the next level with these decadent chocolate cherry ganache tartlets.
20 chocolate dessert recipes to make this Valentine's Day
Chocolate roll with chocolate mousse and toffee
What's better than a chocolate roll? A chocolate roll with mousse and toffee.
20 chocolate dessert recipes to make this Valentine's Day
Eclairs with pistachio cream
A fluffy pastry filled with buttery pistachio cream glazed with decadent chocolate, need we say more?
20 chocolate dessert recipes to make this Valentine's Day
Chocolate sour cream bundt cake
Indulge your Valentine's Day dinner guests with this decadent chocolate bundt cake.
20 chocolate dessert recipes to make this Valentine's Day
Pots de creme
This heavenly confection is made with just a few simple ingredients including cream, eggs and white chocolate.
20 chocolate dessert recipes to make this Valentine's Day
Double chocolate sandwich cookies with chocolate ganache filling
These delicious double chocolate cookies are perfect for a Valentine's Day party or after dinner dessert.
20 chocolate dessert recipes to make this Valentine's Day
Mocha panna cotta with amaretto cherries
This adult-worthy panna cotta features the bold taste of espresso and the sour punch of amaretto-soaked cherries.
20 chocolate dessert recipes to make this Valentine's Day
Dark chocolate salted caramel tarts
A simple crust made out of shortbread cookies, some sweet caramel and decadent ganache complete these chocolate salted caramel tarts.
20 chocolate dessert recipes to make this Valentine's Day
Easy truffle temptations
Forgot all about Valentine's Day? Don't fret! You only need three ingredients to make these delicious truffles.
20 chocolate dessert recipes to make this Valentine's Day
Hazelnut chocolate ice cream terrine
This swoon-worthy dessert is sure to satisfy even the deepest of chocolate cravings.
20 chocolate dessert recipes to make this Valentine's Day
The absence of flour gives this cake a guilt-free edge.
20 chocolate dessert recipes to make this Valentine's Day
How do you make a powdered doughnut even more irresistible? Add a hazelnut-cocoa filling and a crunchy salty topping.
20 chocolate dessert recipes to make this Valentine's Day
Fudgy chocolate peanut butter brownies
This decadent brownie recipe perfectly combines peanut butter and fudgy chocolate.
20 chocolate dessert recipes to make this Valentine's Day
Better-than-boxed chocolate cake
Your sweetheart will be impressed with this easy-to-make chocolate cake recipe.
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