20 Pretty Pink and Delicious Valentine’s Day Desserts
There may be no sweeter-flavored holiday than Valentine’s Day. From a simple box of chocolates (Thank you, Forrest Gump!) to cookies, cakes and cupcakes, everyone loves a bite of something sweet. One of my most fun roundups has been collecting these 20 pretty pink and delicious Valentine’s Day Desserts.
Why pink desserts, you ask? First, because I love anything pink, and second, pink is the perfect color for a Valentine’s Day dessert. Some desserts are very pink, and some are just a touch of pink – or red.
If you are hosting a Valentine’s Day event for your girlfriends this year, here are 20 desserts to choose from.
I have a favorite dessert in mind, but I wanted more options. So, I started searching online. For this round-up, in the beginning, I wanted 14 pink desserts – guess why – but I couldn’t stop there. I added six extras for your enjoyment, including a few of my own recipes.
Do you need a special dessert for an event? Or maybe you need to take a dessert to a party or to treat a friend.
Whether you are planning a romantic dinner for two, a small gathering of friends, you will find a delicious dessert option in this list.
If you have a friend you want to take a sweet edible gift to, you’ll find the perfect dessert here.
If you want some extra help, check out How to Host a Valentine’s Brunch for Your Girlfriends.
Ready to swoon over some desserts?
Welcome to Bluesky Browsing #173.
Essential Tools and Equipment for Valentine’s Day Dessert Baking
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Before I share this collection of Valentine’s desserts, let’s take a look at essential tools needed for making just about any type of dessert. Although there are different types of desserts here, all require tools for baking.
You probably have many of these on hand. If not, consider adding some to your baking toolbox.
TIP: If you like, copy this list and paste it into your NOTES.
Measuring Tools
Mixing Equipment
- Stand mixer or hand mixer
- Immersion blender
- Large mixing bowls (various sizes)
- Rubber/silicone spatulas
- Whisk
- Wooden spoons
Baking Specific Tools
- Baking sheets
- Cake pans – round
- Muffin tins
- Silicone baking mats
- Parchment paper
- Cooling racks
- Offset spatula
- Piping bags and piping tips
- Icing spatula
Specialty Valentine’s Tools
- Heart-shaped cookie cutters
- Heart-shaped cake pan
- Round cookie cutters
- Decorative cupcake liners
- Pastry brush
Additional Equipment
Pro Tip: Always ensure your tools are clean and in good condition before starting your Valentine’s Day baking adventure.
Delicious Valentine’s Day Desserts: 20 Sweets to Love
As I looked for special Valentine’s Day desserts, I included cookies, cakes, cupcakes, and other delectable sweet treats.
I wanted recipes that were fairly easy, used readily available ingredients, basic baking tools, and clear instructions. Of course, they had to be pretty and wet your taste buds.
You’ll find traditional Valentine’s Day flavors like strawberry, raspberry, and chocolate used in creative new ways.
If the desserts are heart-shaped or have attractive garnishes, like fresh fruit and sprinkles or decorative frostings piped with a bag and tips, even better.
You don’t have to be an expert baker to make any of these desserts. You are not in a baking competition on TV. You are making a dessert for family or friends who love you and you love back. This is about celebrating love on a special occasion.
I’m certainly not an expert cake decorator – I focused on the cooking, not the pastry route, in culinary school. The point is to enjoy yourself, be creative and have fun.
Enjoy them all.
Strawberry Thyme Blondies
Amee of Live to Sweet – These Strawberry Thyme Blondies are a dream combination of textures and flavors! The brown-butter blondies are topped with a strawberry-thyme mascarpone mousse that is *almost* too pretty to eat!
Strawberry Tiramisu
Eileen of Baking Sense – Strawberry Tiramisu is a strawberry and cream version of everyone’s favorite Italian dessert. Savoiardi biscuits soaked in a limoncello-strawberry syrup are layered with mascarpone cream and fresh berries for a luscious Valentine’s dessert.
Rosette Cake Tutorial
Janine of Happy Happy Nester – Need a beautiful feminine cake for a special occasion? This stunning cake is impressive with its gorgeous floral frosting. Make the flowers in a couple of colors or create an ombre effect.
Chocolate Cupcakes with Pink Buttercream Frosting
Bake Your Day Better – Do you need a quick and simple chocolate cupcake recipe that’s great for any occasion? For Valentine’s Day, this chocolate cupcake recipe with pink buttercream frosting and a red heart garnish is perfect!
Homemade Pink Lemonade Cookies
Nellie of Brooklyn Active Mama – Can’t resist a pretty cookie? Try this sweet treat with a tangy twist. Picture soft, chewy cookies with an enchanting pink color, radiating a beautiful citrusy aroma of lemons, just right for a Valentine’s Party.
Layered Chocolate Cake with Pink Frosting
Andrea of Andrea’s Notebook – This homemade strawberry buttercream frosting is made with freeze-dried strawberries. The chocolate layered cake is layered with strawberry frosting and topped with a silky chocolate ganache and delicious chocolate-covered strawberries. So pretty.
Pink Crinkle Cookies
Jessica of Together as Family – Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies only need 5 ingredients! Soft-baked strawberry cookies that start with a cake mix are rolled in powdered sugar and then baked. They get perfect, sweet, crinkly tops while they bake in the oven.
Pretty in Pink Meringue Kisses
Nancy of Wasian Cookery – Valentine’s Day Meringue Kisses are light, sweet, and beautifully delicate, making them an ideal treat to celebrate love. Their airy texture and elegant appearance are sure to impress.
Easy Pink Velvet Cake
Abeer of Cake Whiz – Soft, moist, easy pink velvet cake recipe from scratch, homemade with simple ingredients. Paired with strawberry frosting and fresh strawberries. Perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Valentine’s Little Debbie Cakes
Emily of My Messy Kitchen – These copycat Little Debbie Valentine Cakes are adorable! This recipe is super simple, and although it does take some time for assembly, they’re totally worth the time!
Dark Cherry Clafouti – A French Delight
Bluesky at Home – With cherries in season, winter is the perfect time to bake this delicious dark cherry clafouti dessert. Valentine’s Day celebration is the perfect time to include this pretty cherry dessert. From
Pretty Piped Pink Decorated Cake
Mary of Flouring Kitchen – This pink velvet cake is ultra-fluffy, tender, and moist, and frosted with a luxurious cream cheese frosting. It’s pink inside and has vintage piping decorations all over the sides and top! It has the gorgeous, dense, velvety texture and subtle tang that you expect from a red velvet cake!
Prettiest Little Valentine’s Day Cookies
Bluesky at Home – Who doesn’t love a sweet little cookie anytime of the year? Especially at Valentine’s, a sweet bite for a snack or dessert, a pretty cookie is wonderful to share with others.
Yummy Strawberry Mousse
Katalin of Spatula Desserts – This light and creamy strawberry mousse is one of the best things to arrive at your Valentine’s Day dessert table! Made with fresh strawberries and topped with a delightful vanilla chantilly cream, this easy strawberry mousse recipe has just the right sweetness and fruity flavor for a mid-day snack or post-dinner dessert.
Vintage Heart-Shaped Cake
Whitney of Sugar and Sparrow – This may very well be the dreamiest cake design of all time. A vintage piped cake is always a looker, but when you make it heart-shaped and add some cute piping on top, it’s perfect for celebrating so Valentine’s Day.
Raspberry Cheesecake Parfaits – Make Ahead Dessert
Bluesky at Home – Raspberry Cheesecake Parfaits feature fresh raspberries as a garnish – making it the “cherry on top”. It’s always nice when fresh fruit is included in a dessert recipe. Even better, you can make this Raspberry Cheesecake Parfait ahead of time; in fact, the day before is great.
Mini Layered Heart Cakes
Courtney of Pizzazzerie – These heart-shaped mini cakes are absolutely darling for your Valentine’s Day celebration! Top these little cakes with your favorite sprinkles, flowers and edible decorations.
Raspberry Swiss Roll
Holly of Spend with Pennies – Show your loved ones how much you care about them this Valentine’s Day with this decadent yet simple to make Raspberry Chocolate Swiss Roll. Looks kinda tricky, huh? Well, it’s actually quite easy!
Strawberry Rose Cake
Melanie of Garnish and Glaze -This pretty pink Raspberry Rose Cake is made up of two tender white cakes with sweet raspberry jam sandwiched between and then covered in rose-like swirls of silky smooth raspberry cream cheese frosting. It’s the perfect cake for Valentine’s Day or any time you need a yummy pink cake!
Fresh Cherry Tarts – Perfect for Valentine’s Dessert
Bluesky at Home – This buttery, flaky pastry creates a golden “basket” that holds a sweet almond paste filling and gorgeous fresh cherries. It’s a delicious little tart for either a Valentine’s brunch, afternoon snack, or dessert.
Because I can’t resist sharing more delicious desserts, here are a few more of my own favorite Valentine’s Day sweet treats:
These Pinterest Boards are a source for more Valentine’s Desserts and Party Ideas.
I hope you PIN this post, visit each Valentine’s Day Dessert, and PIN your favorites.
