40 Easy Valentine's Desserts That Don't Need an Oven
Treat your special sweetie to something sweet and easy.
If you're celebrating a romantic Valentine's dinner at home, you could top it off with store-bought candies, but that may not seem special enough. You could also bake a big Valentine dessert, but that's a lot of work, especially when Valentine's is on a weekday. Instead, try one of these easy, no-bake Valentine's desserts. Some are fast enough you can whip them up right after dinner. Others keep well so you can make them ahead. All of them are delicious—and being hand made by you, will feel like an extra special expression of your love.
Shortbread Tiramisu
Store-bought shortbread and a few supermarket ingredients combine to make a beautiful, tasty, and decadent treat.
White Chocolate Pomegranate Bark
Creamy chocolate gets a literal burst of flavor from fresh pomegranate seeds. To make this extra-Valentiney, leave out the green pistachios so it's just red and white!
Hazelnut & Pistachio Dark Chocolate Bark
Not a fan of white chocolate? This dark chocolate bark is absolutely stunning with roasted nuts and flaky sea salt.
Get the recipe for Hazelnut & Pistachio Dark Chocolate Bark.
Brandied Strawberry Shortcakes with Malted Whipped Cream
A few smart upgrades turns this classic dessert into a 4-star treat! We show you how to make the flakiest homemade biscuits but you can save time by purchasing your favorite locally made.
Get the recipe for Brandied Strawberry Shortcakes with Malted Whipped Cream.
Cinnamon Hard Candies
Spice up the holiday with these crunchy homemade candies that taste just like cinnamon hearts!
Divinity with Cherries and Pecans
This classic southern treat boasts sweet maraschino cherries and toasted pecans.
Striped Sandwich Cookies
These sweet treats are so pretty you'd think they came from a bakery case. Our recipe calls for peppermint, but sub in your (or your someone's) favorite flavor — or just got with original!
Chocolate Coconut Truffles
Truffles are a classic Valentine's Day treat. Homemade truffles though? That's pure 😎.
Chocolate–Peanut Butter Truffles
Not a fan of coconut? These classic truffles are like an upgraded peanut butter cup.
Dark Chocolate-Pecan Toffee
Make this for the one you feel a little nutty about.
White Hot Chocolate
If it's a cold February night, this sweet homemade chocolate drink will warm them right up.
Raspberry and Pistachio Semifreddo
This rich, creamy dessert is the perfect treat if you're looking for something a little different than chocolate and strawberries.
No Bake Cheesecake with Berry Toppings
This no-bake cheesecake might be as good looking as your love, so why not make it for them?
The Most Chocolate Pudding
Serve with whipped cream and chocolate shavings or buy a ready-made crust and chill into a chocolate cream pie.
Deep Chocolate Pudding
Made without eggs, this pudding can be prepared right on your stovetop, then served up in an elegant champagne glass or classic coupe dish as shown here.
No-Recipe Chocolate Bark
Requiring just a few simple kitchen utensils, chocolate bark makes a wonderful gift. If you are interested in candy-making, we think you'll find our method is the perfect beginning. Customize the bark with your favorite ingredients.
Chocolate Hazelnut Panini
Shake up dessert by making your sweetheart a sandwich!
Instant Pot Strawberry Cheesecake
Once you let this cheesecake sit overnight, all you need to do is pop it into your Instant Pot for 30 minutes.
Get the recipe for Instant Pot Strawberry Cheesecake at Damn Delicious.
Triple Berry Tiramisu
This dessert is stacked with strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries for a berry sweet spin on a tiramisu.
Get the recipe for Triple Berry Tiramisu at The Cookie Rookie.
White Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
These chocolate strawberries will add elegant flair to any Valentine's Day occasion.
Get the recipe for White Chocolate Dipped Strawberries at Creme de la Crumb.
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