Share the Love: 40 Valentine's Day Dessert Recipes Perfect For 2 People

Sweet, special, and oh so sugary, these linzers will make anyone blush. These fruity, jam-filled cookies are easy to make and even easier to eat, so be sure you bake enough. Add a little powdered sugar on top to make them complete.

Get the recipe: linzer cookies

It’s a fact – Valentine’s Day isn’t complete without lava cake. This divine recipe gives you drool-worthy red velvet cake that’s filled with a chocolate ganache center that you won’t be able to get enough of. This recipe makes six cakes, so just cut the recipe in half, and you’ll be able to enjoy a cake to yourself and then a little extra. Yum.

Get the recipe: red velvet molten chocolate lava cakes

Cupid might have his arrows, but you have strawberry pies stuffed with Nutella, and we think that’s way better. With their flaky and delicate exterior and fresh strawberry and Nutella filling, these adorable heart-shaped pastries are sure to win you some extra points with your sweetheart. To adjust the recipe for two people, just toggle the slider on the part of the recipe where it says “servings.”

Get the recipe: Nutella strawberry hand pies

Decadent and delicious, these cherry cordial cupcakes are perfectly festive and fun. With a sweet little cherry on top and a good heaping of frosting, your SO will love you forever after you make these. To adjust the recipe to the amount of servings you want to make, just toggle the scale in the “servings” section, and you can get cookin’!

Get the recipe: cherry cordial chocolate cupcakes

Mini desserts are the cutest! These fruit-filled, heart-shaped pies are the sweetest end to a Valentine’s Day date for two.

Get the recipe: heart-shaped cranberry pomegranate mini pies

Ready to fall in love? This molten lava cake only takes 15 minutes to make! If you’re cooking for your SO, just double this single-serving recipe so you have enough for two. This delicious recipe is super easy to make, so don’t be alarmed if you find yourself making it every night of the week.

Get the recipe: single girls wholesome molten chocolate lava cake

Simple and satisfying, these easy at-home doughnuts will make your mouth water. Stuffed with a whipped Nutella filling and dusted with a little sugar, these are tasty no matter what time of day you eat them. Pair them with a cup of coffee or cocoa for best results. Since this recipe makes 12, you can cut the recipe in half or in thirds to make enough for two.

Get the recipe: chocolate heart doughnuts

Valentine’s Day is already steamy enough without turning on the oven, making this no-bake recipe a real winner. Chocolate graham crackers make for a crunchy crust that pairs effortlessly with raspberry jam, giving you a flavor combination like no other. These are easy to keep in the fridge and even easier to eat, so make as many as you’d like!

Get the recipe: no-bake chocolate raspberry cheesecakes

Get your sweet and salty fix in no time when you whip up this classic dessert. Chex cereal, Cheerios, and pretzels give this dessert the crunch it needs, while milk and white chocolate make it finger-licking good. Add a mix of regular and peanut M&M’s for an extra kick of sweetness.

Get the recipe: Valentine’s Day double chocolate Chex mix

Want to make a treat that will wow your lover’s taste buds? These sweet cupcakes are filled with two mouthwatering surprises that are all kinds of tasty. First, these cupcakes are filled with a rather big spoonful of Nutella. Yum, right? Then, there’s a cute pink and red buttercream topping that’s hidden under the chocolate on the frosting. Since this recipe makes 20 cupcakes, we suggest cutting down the ingredients so you only make about four treats. That way you can enjoy more than one.

Get the recipe: Valentine’s surprise chocolate high hat cupcakes

Light, fluffy, and filled with goodness, these shortcake treats will make you swoon. Enjoy these delicious vanilla cupcakes topped with a rich strawberry buttercream frosting and finished off with fresh strawberries. Who could resist? Make four cupcakes for two people so you can enjoy them for not one but two (!) nights in a row.

Get the recipe: strawberry shortcake cupcakes

The best part about making brownies in a skillet is that the edges are crunchy and the inside is gooey! You can decorate these cute cakes any way you please, so don’t be afraid to go all out with the sprinkles. The recipe is easy to adjust, so just note that you’re making it for two people, and it will update.

Get the recipe: mini skillet brownies

Complete with tart strawberries and creamy whipping cream, this butter-cake-turned-strawberry-shortcake is as good as it gets. Just grab two spoons and dig in!

Get the recipe: gooey butter strawberry shortcake

Heart-shaped anything catches our eye, but when you add churros to the mix, it’s so much better! These are sugary, light, and oh so good when paired with a side of dulce de leche or chocolate sauce. Enjoy!

Get the recipe: baked churros

Nothing pairs better with Valentine’s Day than a rich chocolate mousse. This easy recipe only requires four ingredients so you can whip it up whenever the craving strikes. Since this recipe was made for six, and because it’s so good, you might as well make it all and save the rest for later!

Get the recipe: four-ingredient chocolate mousse

You’ll think Cupid hit you with an arrow after you bite into these rich cookies. They’re lightly chewy, perfectly fruity, and allover chocolaty. If you’re making them for two people, simply note that in the recipe, and it will update the amount of ingredients you need.

Get the recipe: chocolate sandwich cookies with raspberry cream cheese frosting

You can’t go wrong with a chocolate mousse on Valentine’s Day. It’s fluffy, creamy, rich, and absolutely melt-in-your-mouth-good. This recipe makes eight servings, so we suggest halving it and freezing the extra for later.

Get the recipe: Julia Child’s chocolate mousse

These cake balls are festive, filled with cheesecake, and covered in chocolate. What more could you ask for? Just put a batch in a cute little bag or box, and you have a romantic dessert for two.

Get the recipe: red-velvet-cheesecake-stuffed cake balls

A hybrid between a cookie and cheesecake, what could be better? These delicious bites are perfectly sweet and savory and will be your new favorite V-Day recipe for years to come. To make the best amount for two, simply cut the ingredients in half, and you’ll have enough batter for five brownie hearts. You can freeze the extras for later or simply eat them the next day.

Get the recipe: cheesecake brownie hearts

Make your honey the sweetest treat of all when you present them with this fruit-filled tiramisu. It has blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries and is complete with whipped cream, lady fingers, and mascarpone cheese. You can even add a dash of raspberry liqueur to give it a hint of something extra. To customize the serving size, simply hover your mouse over the number of servings, and you’re good to go!

Get the recipe: strawberry tiramisu with blueberries and raspberries

Imagine: rich fudge brownie cupcakes topped with a creamy peanut butter frosting. Yup. These are so good, they’ll practically melt in your mouth, so be sure to have napkins nearby! Since this recipe yields 12 cupcakes, we suggest dividing the ingredient list by four so you can enjoy three cupcakes as opposed to a whole dozen.

Get the recipe: valentine brownie cupcakes with peanut butter frosting

Make your Valentine’s Day even more special by serving these molten cakes, a popular Brazilian dessert. The warm dulce de leche oozing out of the cake tastes like pure magic. Not to mention, they only take 20 minutes to make!

Get the recipe: molten dulce de leche cakes

Nothing screams Valentine’s Day like pink cookies with a chocolate kiss on top! Flavored with maraschino cherry juice and chopped cherries, this flavorful cookie will make the perfect Valentine’s Day dessert. Since these are so small, you and your SO can make as many as you want.

Get the recipe: cherry kiss cookies

If you’re a red velvet fanatic, this marble bundt cake is the ideal treat for you. This showstopper dessert is beautifully tender and dense with lots of buttery flavor and a slight hint of cocoa. To adjust the recipe for two people, just toggle the slider on the part of the recipe where it says “servings.”

Get the recipe: red velvet marble bundt cake

This adorable pink snack is a casual twist on a Valentine’s Day dessert. These cherry frosted doughnuts have a moist, cake-like texture and are coated with creamy cherry frosting. Pair them with a nice cup of coffee, and your day will get off to the best start. This recipe yields six doughnuts, so you can make the full batch and save some for the next time your sweet tooth strikes.

Get the recipe: cherry frosted doughnuts

If you are a cheesecake-lover but have never baked one yourself, this is the V-Day dessert for you to try out. Lightly sweetened with honey with hints of lemon and vanilla, this dessert will be just as sweet and sugary as you. Since this recipe was made to feed eight, just cut it in half and you’ll have more than enough for two people.

Get the recipe: whipped lemon ricotta cheesecake

These strawberry-flavored cookies take the meaning of dessert to a whole new level! What could be better than cookies that taste like cake? If you’re looking for a quick and easy dessert option, these five-ingredient cookies take only 10 minutes to make. You can adjust the recipe to your needs, so if you want to feed two people, just type that in where it says “yield.”

Get the recipe: strawberry cake mix cookies

This dessert is almost too pretty to eat, but we’d definitely eat it anyway. This fancy red velvet treat is a cake wrapped around a cheesecake, so yeah, make sure your sweet tooth is ready. Just adjust the serving size to the amount you want to make, and your work here is done.

Get the recipe: red velvet cheesecake cake

These vegan-friendly cups are a perfect combination of strawberries and chocolate. The cups are small enough that you can have a few, which makes them perfect for sharing. Plus, if you have a heavy dinner, these are a light and sweet dessert option!

Get the recipe: Paleo chocolate strawberry coconut butter cups

These heart-shaped cookies are the perfect sugary snack for a Galentine’s Day party. Invite your BFF over to frost, sprinkle, and decorate these tasty and whimsical treats. Since these are easy to share, you can make as many as you’d like and give them to those you love most.

Get the recipe: heart-shaped lofthouse-style sugar cookies

These elegant and buttery shortbread cookies are tasteful in more ways than one. Lightly sweetened with hints of lemon and vanilla, these stunning sweets will be a delicious finish to your day. Since the original recipe yields about 20 cookies, cut the recipe in half or in thirds based on if you want to share your sweets with others besides your SO.

Get the recipe: lemon rose shortbread cookies

These raw brownies make for the most scrumptious (and healthy) dessert. You only need 10 minutes to prep and seven simple ingredients – including dates, walnuts, and flax seeds – to create this sweet and chewy goodness. The recipe is easy to adjust, so just note that you’re making it for two people, and it will automatically update.

Get the recipe: vegan raw brownies

There’s a reason this simple and classic dessert is still so popular – it’s frickin’ delicious! Pair your fondue with things like fruit, pound cake, cookie pieces, and more. It makes for a perfect postdinner snack, so be sure to save some room!

Get the recipe: chocolate fondue

For all you sweet-and-salty-lovers out there, this apple rose tart paired with peanut butter custard is everything you could want in a snack. Although this dish may seem like it takes a gourmet chef to create, don’t let its extravagance fool you. It’s much easier to put together than it looks. Cut the recipe in half to make the perfect amount for two people.

Get the recipe: apple rose tart with peanut butter custard

Lemon and raspberry go so well together. This dessert has just the right mix of texture and flavor and makes for a great lighter option. This recipe makes about 16 bars depending on how you cut it, so cut the recipe in half if you’re baking for two people, and save the rest for a midnight snack.

Get the recipe: lemon raspberry bars

Tell us, what can possibly be better than chocolate truffles? This recipe is all about taking your sweet time as opposed to just melting everything together. You’ll need to slowly cook the chocolate mixture until it becomes super thick, which is what makes these seriously good. Since you can freeze these and eat them later, feel free to make as many as you so please.

Get the recipe: brigadeiros (Brazilian chocolate truffles)

These pink frosted treats are bite-size, meaning you’ll want more than one. With a cute pink frosting, these will make the perfect addition to any V-Day celebration. We’d suggest making about five or six brownies for two people so you can enjoy more than one.

Get the recipe: cherry chip brownies

Is there anything more timeless than chocolate-covered strawberries on Valentine’s Day? While this elegant dessert can be bought at a store, you’ll appreciate a homemade treat so much more (not to mention it’ll be much more affordable). Make about 10 berries for two people so you can each enjoy a hearty amount.

Get the recipe: chocolate-covered strawberries

Nothing says “I love you” like a heavenly pot of chocolate cream (even if it’s to yourself)! This adorable dessert is sure to dazzle anyone who has the pleasure of trying it and can be whipped up in a blender in just five minutes. Make two pots for you and your SO, and enjoy!

Get the recipe: easy chocolate pots de crème

Fudge you can make in 10 minutes? Yes, please! This is one of those desserts that you’ll keep going back to snack on all night long, so a batch is perfect for two.

Get the recipe: 10-minute peanut butter fudge