Recipe Roundup

Our 41 Best Chocolate Dessert Recipes for Valentine's Day

Creamy mousse, easy soufflé, luscious layer cake, and other delicious ways to win Valentine's Day.
Frozen mini s'mores pies against a pink background.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks
  • Frozen mini s'mores pies against a pink background.
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    Frozen Mini S'mores Pies

    These campfire-inspired treats combine rich chocolate, graham crackers, and marshmallows in a whole new way.

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  • Chocolatehazelnut Napoleon on a plate.
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    Chocolate-Hazelnut Napoleons

    Weighting the puff pastry with an extra sheet pan while it blind-bakes is a classic way to get the crackle without the height and also gives these pastries a sleek, modern look.

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  • Chocolate croissants on a platter one removed to a plate and torn in half.
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    Chocolate Croissants (Pains au Chocolat)

    It's worth the effort to order the special chocolate batons, which make the difference between an excellent pain au chocolat and an ordinary one.

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  • Gourmet's Flourless Chocolate Cake on a serving plate with two slices cut out.
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    Flourless Chocolate Cake

    A classic. And a powerhouse. This is the cake to turn to when you want to be knocked unconscious by chocolate.

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  • Two chocolate souffls in white ramekins.
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    Chocolate-Raspberry Soufflé

    Don't be scared of soufflé! This one is simplified and made super flavorful and moist by stirring raspberry jam into the base—customize it by using your Valentine's favorite jam or jelly.

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    Dark-Chocolate Mousse

    You know what never, ever goes out of style? Chocolate mousse.

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  • Several mugs of hot chocolate some with marshmallows in them.
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    Luscious Hot Chocolate

    The stuff in packets can take a hike—this hot chocolate is creamier, richer, and only takes a little more time than the dump-and-stir dried variety.

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  • A chocolate pie topped with whipped cream being served.
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    Chocolate Pie

    Reminiscent of a classic diner dessert, this chocolate cream pie offers pure comfort in a cookie crust.

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  • A single slice being removed from a tart topped with swoops and swirls of chocolate ganache.
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    Salted Caramel–Chocolate Tart

    A rich, chocolate cookie crust, a soft-but-stable caramel filling, and a swooping valley of chocolate ganache make this the most memorable Valentine's Day dessert you'll ever sink your teeth into.

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    Chocolate Grapes

    Instead of hand-dipping fruits, as one does with strawberries, you can make a hundred of these in just a few minutes. It is always very amusing when you put a plateful on the table after a meal. Invariably people say, "No thanks, I'm full already," no doubt thinking that you are presenting a dense chocolate bonbon. Then, when they bite in and get a juicy, tart squirt of flavor, they always reach for another.

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Glazed Apple Pie Fritters
Glazed Apple Pie Fritters
Apple pie in doughnut hole form? We’re in love.
Gooey Butter Cookies
Gooey Butter Cookies
These playful cookies are reminiscent of St. Louis butter cake, with specks of crunchy rice brittle throughout.
Nuoc Cham Chicken Salad
Nuoc Cham Chicken Salad
A spicy-funky upgrade for lettuce cups, sandwiches, and more.
Crunchy Veg Salad With Dates and Fried Shallots
Crunchy Veg Salad With Dates and Fried Shallots
Elegant enough for a dinner party centerpiece, sturdy enough to take the leftovers for lunch tomorrow.
Giant Garlic Knot
Giant Garlic Knot
This savory babka is braided with a whole head of garlic, fresh parsley, and salty Parmesan.
Green Goddess Harvest Salad
Green Goddess Harvest Salad
So much more affordable than ordering from those fast casual salad chains.
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Like crispy gnocchi caprese and raspberry—brown butter skillet cake.
Buckwheat Crepes With Banana-Sesame Jam
Buckwheat Crepes With Banana-Sesame Jam
Practical to make and feels like a total flex.
Salt and Smoke Margarita
Salt and Smoke Margarita
With black pepper, toasted sesame oil, and Castelvetrano olives, this margarita is for the savory drink lovers.
Cheeseburger Fried Rice
Cheeseburger Fried Rice
An immediately familiar and comforting dish from Agnes and Sherman in Houston.
Cold Silken Tofu With Chili Crisp Dressing
Cold Silken Tofu With Chili Crisp Dressing
A cool, custardy treat for the hottest days and beyond.
Korean Street Toast Breakfast Sandwich
Korean Street Toast Breakfast Sandwich
Veggie-packed eggs, gooey cheese, and don't skip the sprinkle of sugar.