20 decadent and delicious Valentine’s Day dessert recipes you’ll fall in love with

The perfect end to your romantic evening lies in these irresistibly decadent Valentine’s Day dessert recipes

From gooey chocolate mousse and creamy cheesecakes to dreamy puddings and spectacular layer cakes, no matter which sweet treat you choose, it’s sure to be love at first bite.

Here are 20 of our favourite Valentine’s Day dessert recipes from Delicious for you to enjoy with the one you love.

Pistachio and rosewater cake

If you love Turkish delight, then you’re going to love this. Make the most of Middle Eastern flavours with this pistachio, raspberry and rose layer cake.

Three-tier pavlova tiramisu

Italy heads down under with this decadent dessert.

Nonna would approve of this decadent Valentine's dessert.

Black forest tiramisu

“My wife Julie came up with this tiramisu, and we served it at Saint Peter. You could dress it up with beautiful cherries on top.” – Josh Niland

Chocolate cake with double-choc ganache

There’s nothing quite like having a really good, simple melt-and-mix chocolate cake up your sleeve – one that wows everyone every time it’s served up. This is that cake.

Coffee and wattleseed lamington cake

“I love lamingtons, I still buy the packs of 24! I wanted to create an impressive dessert that brings some native ingredients into the mix. Wattleseed is perfect, it has a nutty, coffee-like flavour that works so well.” – Lauren Eldridge

Add a bit of romance to an Aussie classic.

Devil’s food layer cake

“If you’re going to celebrate, do it in style with this devil’s food cake. Chocolate and more chocolate, all layered up, this has been my go-to cake for years, either at home for birthdays or celebrations, or at the bakery for customers with special occasions. You can make the cake in advance and assemble on the day to spread the workload. Sour cream gives the cake lovely richness, deeper flavour and a moist crumb. It’s my favourite chocolate cake to make.” – Michael James

Double-choc red velvet cheesecake

The sweet chocolatey, chewy biscuit crust pairs so well with this creamy, slightly tangy cheesecake filling.

You might not be able to share this cake... it's that good.

Strawberry and chocolate mousse layer cake

There’s no better pairing than chocolate and strawberry. Add layers of soft, rich cake and creamy mousse, and you’ve got yourself a masterpiece.

Peanut butter scone and strawberry jam self-saucing pudding

Strawberries, cream and peanut butter scones make an irresistible combination in the sweetly warming treat, best served piping hot straight from the oven.

Strawberries are a must on Valentine's Day.

Chocolate Basque cheesecake

Matt Preston shares his take on a classic cheesecake – the burnt Basque, inspired by La Vina’s Santiago Rivera.

Easy strawberry and macadamia crostata

Enjoy a taste of Italy in springtime with this rustic crostata dessert from Danielle Alvarez.

The perfect Valentine's Day treat.

Red velvet ice cream bars with coconut chocolate drizzle

These red velvet ice cream bars are made for sharing.

Plum and berry spiced granola crumble with labneh

Step aside, acai. This bright plum and mixed berry bowl is the sweet treat of the season.

For if you feel like a lighter dessert.

Warm date knafeh

“I love warm desserts, regardless of the time of the year. They just feel to me like the perfect way to end a meal. You can have a bit of freedom and really play around with different dried fruits – at the end of the day, cooking is an expression of ourselves and needs some fluidity.” – Paul Farag

Hummingbird cake with caramelised meringue and sugared pecans

With layers of irresistible cream cheese and fluffy meringue, this hummingbird layer cake is worthy of any special celebration.

Serve with a tall glass of champagne.

Watermelon-rose panna cotta with meringue

Watermelon and rose are an ideal match in this refreshing dessert. Shards of meringue add textural contrast to the smooth and creamy panna cotta.

Black forest mud cake

“You could use plain icing for the base of this Black Forest cake, but the chocolate-and-cherry version is pure magic.” – Kirsten Jenkins.

Black forest cakes have to be some of the most romantic cakes around.

Dark chocolate and raspberry mousse cake

Begin this recipe 1 day ahead. You’ll need a sheet of acetate, which you can find at cake and art supply shops.

Affogato ice cream cake with Frangelico ‘ice magic’

Our boozy take on the classic Ice Magic adds a crunchy cap to a stunning espresso ice cream cake, so that it shatters with the tap of your spoon.

If Cupid's arrow were a cake.

Vanilla panna cotta with strawberry granita

This panna cotta from Alessandro Pavoni is the definition of a perfect warm weather dessert. You’ll need to begin this recipe at least 6 hours ahead.

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