7 Aesthetically Pleasing Dessert Recipes to Bring to Your Celebration of Love
The season of love has us wanting to eat our hearts out, especially with a sweet treat. If you, too, have plans for Galentine's or Valentine's Day ahead, consider giving the gift of good eats.
Below, we've gathered our favorite dessert recipes that make the perfect present. Oh, and of course, they're (literally and figuratively) sprinkled with love, from pink icing to heart-shape confetti.
Red Velvet Cupcakes With Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting by Life, Love and Sugar
It wouldn't be Valentine's Day without red velvet. This holiday season, ditch the usual cream cheese frosting. Instead, opt for chocolate-flavored cream cheese for the sweetest tooth you know. To make it even more festive, you can recreate Life, Love and Sugar's little heart topper, too.
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Chocolate Lava Cake by Handle the Heat
A box of chocolates is fun and all, but you can add more personality to your gift with handmade sweets. For example, keep the chocolate tradition going but serve it in the form of a lava cake. It's super rich, super creamy—and certain to make anyone fall in love with you.
(via Handle the Heat)
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Valentine's Day Mocktail by The Mindful Mocktail
If you're not into dessert but cannot resist a sugary beverage, treat you and your loved ones to a delicious Valentine's Day-inspired mocktail. The Mindful Mocktail includes strawberry juice with non-alcoholic rosé, and the edible glitter inside makes it the perfect prop for your photo op.
(via The Mindful Mocktail)
Sparkle Sweetheart Cookies by Sally's Baking Recipes
We've all seen those peanut butter blossoms with the Hershey's Kisses. Now, meet the new and improved Valentine's Version by Sally's Baking Recipes. The recipe will light up your mouth the shimmering red-and-pink sprinkles and delicious milk chocolate center.
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No Bake Valentine's Day Cheesecake by Food Meanderings
Cheesecakes can be very daunting, but with the help of Food Meanderings, you can make one for your sweetheart without the tears and frustration. This recipe requires zero baking but extra flavor from a chocolatey filling and crust. The festive sprinkles are the icing on the (cheese)cake.
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Cinnamon Roll Cookies by The Pioneer Woman
Two things no one can say no: cookies and cinnamon rolls. The Pioneer Woman combines them into one tasty delight with this foolproof recipes. It has the slightly crispiness you love from a cookie, while offering the blend of spicy and sweet in cinnamon. We'll take 10, thank you!
(via The Pioneer Woman)
Heart-Shaped Donuts by Barley and Sage
Donuts are one of those foods that feel impossible to create, but they are surprisingly simple to make. Barley and Sage takes them to the next level by also making them heart-shaped. They're fun, fluffy and extra adorable for Valentine's Day.
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