Valentine's desserts for two skip the full size cake and go straight for something small, a little indulgent, and sized so there are no sad leftovers sitting in the fridge for a week.
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This is a mix of my own red and pink desserts plus a few small batch classics from other bakers, built for two people rather than a crowd.
Nothing here needs a stand mixer or a trip to a specialty store.
A Little Something Warm
Warm, gooey and best eaten right away, ideally on the couch with a spoon each.
Red Velvet Hot Chocolate
Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes for Two
Hot Chocolate Cupcakes With Marshmallow Vanilla Frosting
Chocolate Rice Pudding With Chocolate Chips (And No Eggs!)
Cookies and Bars
Most cookie doughs halve easily, so you get a small batch instead of four dozen.
Whipped Shortbread Cookies Recipe
Red Velvet Cookies With White Chocolate Chips
Gluten Free Red Velvet Cookies
Oreo Brownie Bars With Chocolate Ganache Glaze
Small Batch Brownies
Cherry Cheesecake Bars
Double Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Brownie Crinkle Cookies
Strawberry Shortcake Cookies
White Chocolate Chip Strawberry Cookies (No Cake Mix)
Strawberries and Cream
Strawberries are the easiest way to make a dessert look like Valentine's Day without trying hard.
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Easy Strawberry Shortcake Recipe (Classic & Homemade)
Japanese Strawberry Sandwich
Galette With Strawberries Recipe (No Puff Pastry)
Strawberry Pop Tarts
No Bake Cheesecakes and Mousse
No oven, no water bath, and they can be made the night before.
Viral Biscoff Yogurt Cheesecake Recipe
No-Bake Biscoff Cheesecake
Raspberry Mousse Chocolate Cups
Chocolate Gifts and Party Treats
Easy to make ahead, wrap up and share, or keep for yourselves.
Valentine Chocolate Bark
Valentine Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Red Velvet Cupcakes
Tips for Baking for Two
- Bake in ramekins or a small loaf pan instead of a full size pan – a scaled down pan keeps the portions honest and the bake time shorter.
- Melt chocolate low and slow for dipping – chocolate that gets too hot or picks up any water turns grainy instead of glossy.
- Buy strawberries the day you plan to dip them – they need to be completely dry, and older berries hold more moisture that keeps chocolate from sticking.
- Halve a favorite full batch recipe instead of hunting for a new one – most cookie and bar doughs scale down cleanly, just watch the bake time since smaller batches finish faster.
- Use a mini muffin tin for lava cakes if you do not have ramekins – it works in a pinch and gives you an even smaller, cuter portion.
Valentine's Dessert Questions
What is the easiest Valentine's dessert to make for two?
Chocolate covered strawberries. Three ingredients, no oven, and it looks like more effort than it actually takes.
Can I make Valentine's desserts ahead of time?
Cookies, bars and brownies all hold well for a day or two at room temperature. Lava cakes are best baked fresh, though the batter can be mixed and chilled a few hours ahead. Dip strawberries the same day you plan to eat them.
How do I scale down a dessert recipe that only makes a full batch?
Halve the ingredients and use a smaller pan, like a loaf pan or a couple of ramekins instead of a nine by thirteen. Start checking for doneness a few minutes earlier than the original recipe calls for.
Pick one warm dessert and one small treat to share, and that is a full Valentine's spread for two without a single leftover container.
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