When it comes to Valentine’s Day we all love those heart-shaped boxes of treats! But! A homemade treat doesn’t need a heart-shaped box because it is made from the heart. That is why I have made a list of Valentine’s Day Sweet Treats a true list full of heart!
(Original post date Jan 19, 2018 / Links and post updated Oct. 24, 2020)
WARNING, this is a post that will tempt you, make you want to indulge, make you think, “Okay I will start my sugar detox after Valentine’s Day!
So, you think because Christmas is over the sweets and temptations are gone for another year. Then you go to the store and think “Oh, Fricker frack Valentine’s day!”
Why do we always forget about those heart-shaped boxes of chocolate and all the other Valentine’s Day Sweet Treats!
History of Valentines Day
Valentines Day is older than anyone reading this post. The first Valentine’s Day was celebrated in the year 496.
It is thought to have originated from a Roman festival called Lupercalia to mark the beginning of springtime, and yes it was celebrated in the middle of February.
During the Lupercalia festival, it is believed, that boys drew names of girls from a box, and during the festival, they’d be boyfriend and girlfriend, and sometimes they’d get married.
Years later, the church wanted to turn this festival into a Christian celebration and decided to use it to remember St Valentine too. Over the years St Valentine’s name started to be used by people to express their feelings to those they loved.
Homemade Valentine’s Day Sweet Treats Recipes
21 Day Fix Brownie-Bottom Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce
"This healthy, 21 Day Fix Brownie-Bottom Cheesecake is the perfect make-ahead dessert for any holiday. The sweet-tart raspberry sauce puts the whole thing over the top!"
Kiss Cookies
"Kiss Cookies are an excellent addition to Valentine’s Day care package. They will be making an appearance in both my college care package and my military care package."
No-Bake Oreo Peanut Butter Bars with Chocolate Chips
"These no-bake Oreo peanut butter bars with chocolate chips are an easy summertime dessert with three delicious layers."
Gluten Free Brownies Recipe
"Love gluten-free fudgy brownies? You've got to try this easy gluten-free brownie recipe!"
Heart Cookies
"Simple sugar cookies with a marble glaze, these heart cookies would be a sweet Valentine's treat."
Vegan Caramel Chocolate Turtles - 5 Ingredient Recipe {GF}
"Simplified 15 minute healthier vegan caramel chocolate turtles made with only five ingredients. Gluten-Free and Refined Sugar-Free."
No-Churn Red Wine, Strawberry & Salted Dark Chocolate Ice Cream
"A no-churn, light, summery, red-wine infused ice cream with hints of strawberry and salted dark chocolate. Takes only 10 minutes to prep and 4 hours to freeze before you can indulge in this adult-only ice cream."
Velvety Vegan Chocolate Mousse
"Velvety vegan chocolate mousse is the perfect luscious dessert with deep dark dairy-free chocolate and quality coconut cream that whips together in just under 15 minutes."
Deliciously Rich Pink Velvet Cupcakes
"These made from scratch Pink Velvet Cupcakes are so easy, moist & delicious. Topped with rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for dessert or valentine's day."
Strawberry Cake Donuts
"Sweet cake donuts with bits of fresh strawberry baked inside."
Valentine’s Heart Macarons
"These cinnamon-spiced heart macarons are the perfect way to celebrate Valentine's Day!"
Chocolate Caramel Affogato (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
"The easiest 2 ingredient Chocolate Caramel Affogato recipe that’s gluten-free and vegan! A decadent buzz-worthy treat to prepare on a date night or girl’s night! This twist on the classic Italian dessert will be your new favorite coffee and ice cream treat!"
Chocolate Dipped Chocolate Chip M&M Cookies
"If you love soft chewy chocolate chip cookies this is the recipe for you! These Chocolate Dipped Chocolate Chip M&M Cookies are amazing! They would be perfect for you Valentine or anyone that loves cookies!"
Cherry Cheesecake Tarts Low Carb
"Cherry Cheesecake Tarts are delicious, low carb, gluten-free, buttery pie crusts with a cheesecake filling and a sweet cherry topping."
Raw Vegan BlackBerry Cheesecake
"These Raw Vegan Blackberry Cheesecake bars are super creamy and perfectly sweet. This easy no-bake dessert is also extremely healthy! You would never believe it’s dessert by simply looking at the nutritional values. This recipe is also Paleo, Gluten-free and Dairy-Free!"
Chocolate Nutella Mousse with Strawberries
"Chocolate Nutella Mousse with Strawberries is a delicious dessert for any occasion! It’s rich in flavor, quick to make, and tastes delicious!"
Deliciously Charming Baked Alaska for Two for Valentine's Day
"Your favorite ice cream is served in individual ramekins and topped with a light, fluffy meringue that is toasted and golden."
Valentine's Day Raspberry Brownie Parfait
"This delicious Raspberry Brownie Parfait is sure to score some major brownie points and spark some romance this Valentine’s Day!"
Strawberry Mascarpone Tart
"Beautiful & luscious Strawberry Mascarpone Tart. Shortbread crust w/velvety mascarpone cheese mixture topped w/glazed strawberries. Creamy & berry sweet."
No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
"This super simple No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake will make for the perfect dessert. We start with a graham cracker crust, a delish strawberry cheesecake filling, and top with fresh strawberries. No baking involved and so easy."
Thank you to all the bloggers who submitted recipes and participated in Valentine’s Day Sweet Treats round-up and a special thank you for letting me use their photos to make this round-up that much yummier!!
Valentines Day is the sweet treat holiday we all tend to forget about until it is here. Make this year extra special by making a few sweet treats made straight from the heart.
If you are looking for additional ways to make this year extra special make sure to check out Romantic Night In, Dinner for Two, and Family Valentines Day.
Wishing you all the love, laughter, and happiness this holiday season.
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Oh these are so perfect! There is even a tasty Vegan option! Yum
Yes and that vegan cheesecake is a must try whether you are a vegan or not it is incredible!!
Valentine’s day is one of my favorite holidays, can’t wait to try one of these treats. Nice round up!
I love the feeling in the air on Valentine’s day, sounds weird I know, but most people just seem on cloud 9.
Forget dinner I think I will just skip right to desserts!! These looks so yummy!
I believe holidays should start with dessert, then dinner, then, of course, a break, maybe a movie or a walk then a final dessert. But!! Don’t miss out on the amazing Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas either, it may help prevent a tummy ache.
Holy motherload of Valentine’s Desserts! I am salivating over here! Pinning for later!
Thanks for the Pin!! Yes, because when it comes to desserts you can’t just have one you need a little bit of everything.
What a great collection of recipes! They all look delicious!
Thank you so much, these bloggers truly are amazing and work their butts off!
Yum!!! Can I run to the store and buy the stuff to make everything!?!?
You can. I suggest one row at a time, it gives you time to cook everything and recover from the sugar rush. That’s what moderation means, Right?!?!
Yum! These all look delicious. Calories don’t count on Valentine’s Day right?? I have such a sweet tooth.
No, absolutely not it is a bonus cheat day! I am so bad when sweets are in front of me, which is why we don’t keep many in the house, but just like Christmas Valentine’s Day and Easter do me in.
All of these desserts look so yummy. I will be on the Whole30 during Vday this year so sadly I won’t be able to eat any of these.
I am so sorry to hear that. I am trying to think because I do my best to include something for everyone, but I don’t think there is a whole30. There is vegan, low carb, gluten-free, low sugar, but no whole30. I will have to start paying more attention to that one. Thank you for pointing that out! Sorry again.
Dessert is m favorite part of any meal, and this collections looks spectacular! I honestly would not be able to decide which one to make, since they all look so good!
I am sorry I made it so hard to choose!! I guess that is a good thing though! You can always make some after the holiday. I do believe though on holidays dessert should be served first then the meal then the second dessert!! Isn’t that the Holiday rule?
I am so excited for Valentines Day! I think this post made me even more excited. I need to get to cooking!
I am so excited for Valentines Day! I think this post made me even more excited. I need to get to cooking! I will have to try out some of these recipes.
I love the baking part of any holiday, it is a great way to bond with my daughter!! That is what I think I am most excited about this year!! I am glad you enjoy the list!! Let me know what you make and what you think!!
What a great round up of treats! This all look amazing and so perfect for the upcoming holiday!
Thank you so much!!
The caramel turtles make my day. I would love to get a whole box of them so I should probably pass them on.
They are the perfect combination of sweet and salty, which is also my weakness!!
Everything in the picture looks so yummy. Now I’m craving for some sweets.I’ll try to surprise my husband with one of these mouthwatering Valentines desserts.
Thank you so much!! These bloggers sure do work hard and believe me they all taste better than they look!!