Valentine’s Day Desserts

I like to think of myself as the queen of small batch Valentine’s Day desserts for two. I’ve rounded up my 40 favorite recipes for the big day! You can find everything from lava cakes, chocolate desserts for two, red velvet treats, and even truffles for gift-giving!

I’ve been writing this blog since 2010, and I like to think I have the market share on cute small batch desserts for two. If there’s anything you don’t see on the list that you would like scaled down to serve just two people, let me know!

My Favorite Valentine’s Day Desserts Recipe for Two

In our house, V-Day means chocolate, red velvet, and even white chocolate. I hope you find your favorite among my list of favorites.

Check my chocolate desserts for two page for even more inspiration.

Mini Chocolate Cake for Two in a 6-inch Pan

All the flavors of a rich sour cream Chocolate Cake for Two, but baked in a 6-inch cake pan to make 4 cute slices. A true classic dessert for Valentine’s Day.

Black and White Cookies

If you want to add one drop of pink food coloring to my classic New York Black and White Cookies, you’ll get black and pink cookies.

Creme Brulee Cookies

All the flavors of the classic French dessert, but in cookie form. These Creme Brulee Cookies are easier than you think, because they rely on instant pudding for the custard part!

Chocolate Mousse Cake

Ok, this dessert does not serve two (scroll down a smaller version), but I thought it was worth mentioning in case you’re having a big Valentine’s Day part. This Chocolate Mousse Cake is always welcome at any party.

Tiramisu Cookies

This one is for the tiramisu and the cookie lovers! An espresso shortbread cookie based topped with mascarpone cream and a dusting of cocoa powder makes these perfect. Anyone would love to receive these Tiramisu Cookies as a gift.

Tiramisu for Two

Ok, for the real deal, here is a small batch version of Tiramisu for Two. Tastes exactly like the larger scale one, but this one is just for two.

Cheesecake Cups

This recipe is no-bake, and it comes together with just a few ingredients. I vary the topping for these Cheesecake Cups based on which fruit is in season, and I opt for a ‘magic shell’ lid with melted chocolate and coconut oil in the winter.

Palmiers

Adorably shaped like hearts, these Palmiers are so simple to make with just 2 ingredients!

Chocolate Cake for 2 in ramekins

If you have two ramekins from making creme brulee, you can make these two mini chocolate cakes in ramekins with sprinkles on top!

Chocolate Cobbler

Ooey, gooey and made without eggs or butter, this Chocolate Cobbler bakes up with a layer of hot fudge on the bottom like magic.

Red Velvet Cupcakes (small batch)

The small-batch recipe makes just 4 cupcakes with the most incredible cream cheese frosting. You might find yourself double or tripling the recipe for these Red Velvet Cupcakes (and yes, it works that way, too!)

Chocolate Fondue for Two

It takes just 2 ingredients and make the best Chocolate Fondue for Two people! This romantic Valentine’s Day dessert for two can be made with any type of chocolate: dark chocolate, milk chocolate, or even white chocolate. 

Strawberry Shortcakes (small batch)

Fluffy buttermilk biscuits topped with sweetened whipped cream and marinated fresh strawberries. This is a scaled down version of a Strawberry Shortcake recipe that makes just 4 biscuits.

Strawberry Jam Cookies

The absolute cutest way to make heart thumbprints is to use the side of your pinky to make a cute heart-shaped indents. My Strawberry Jam Cookies are not only adorable, they’re also delicious!

Red Velvet Sugar Cookies

Easy, adorable chewy little bright red sugar cookies with a heart in the center! These Red Velvet Sugar Cookies make the softest, chewiest sugar cookies and the hearts in the center are just store-bought candy!

Chocolate Mousse for Two

If you have a blender, you can make this incredibly decadent dessert that will impress anyone, even yourself! Just 4 ingredients make this incredibly easy chocolate mousse recipe for two.

Strawberry Mousse

It’s sweet, smooth and creamy make-ahead Strawberry Mousse for two! A delicious fresh strawberry mousse recipe, made in the blender.

Chocolate Sugar Cookies

If you have a chocolate craving and 30 minutes to spare, I can cure you with a warm and melty dessert! These Chocolate Sugar Cookies are crackly, chewy and a deep chocolate-y flavor. 

Instant Pot Cheesecake

You can use a 6-inch springform pan to make a smooth, creamy perfect cheesecake without any cracks on top in the pressure cooker! Add fruit, caramel, or chocolate sauce on top to serve this Instant Pot Cheesecake.

Cheesecake Brownie Bites

Two-bite brownies that you can pop in your mouth with swirls of cheesecake batter are the best thing you can bring to a potluck. You can even make these Cheesecake Brownie Bites as one of many desserts for Valentine’s Day!

Microwave Brownie Pots

Brownie pots that are made in the microwave and entirely vegan. Just a few simple pantry ingredients, stirred together, and cooked in the microwave for a warm, gooey brownie treat!

Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes for Two

Molten chocolate cakes for two are the quintessential Valentine’s Day dessert for two. There is no other thing to make on love day!

Creme Brulee for Two

A great make-ahead dessert for two. Just keep this Creme Brulee for two in the fridge right up until you’re ready to torch and serve.

Chocolate Creme Brulee

This chocolate creme brulee is a shockingly simple dessert to make. Plus, it’s made entirely ahead of time!

Red Velvet Cake Truffles

Red velvet cake pops with red velvet cake and cream cheese frosting in the filling, plus a white chocolate coating. Pack these in a cute box as a Valentine’s Day edible gift.

Red Wine Chocolate Truffles

Make your own box of chocolates, and be sure to tuck these red wine chocolate truffles inside. I like to buy the caramels and other things that are harder to make from scratch, but these truffles are so simple! Perfect for the wine lover in your life.

Healthy Chocolate Truffles

For the health-conscious Valentine, made my Healthy Chocolate Truffles using just 3 ingredients: unsweetened chocolate, dried fruit and honey. I love having these healthy little truffles in the fridge to cure chocolate cravings.

Loaf Pan Cheesecake

Instead of making a giant cheesecake and messing with a springform pan, grab your loaf pan and make my small batch loaf pan cheesecake. It makes just 5 smaller slices, and I have a chocolate loaf pan cheesecake version, too.

Panna Cotta

Another easy make-ahead dessert, Panna Cotta is perfect for a Valentine’s Day dessert for two. Panna cotta is similar to pudding, but slightly more firm

Oreo Cheesecake Cupcakes

These Oreo Cheesecake Cupcakes are bite size, and they only require 5 ingredients! Just chocolate sandwich cookies, softened cream cheese, an egg, sugar and vanilla, and you’re on your way to mini cheesecake heaven. 

Nutella Cupcakes

Your Valentine wants a rich chocolate cake topped with a fluffy buttercream frosting and a melty chocolate center. This Nutella Cupcakes recipe makes just 4 cupcakes.

Beer Brownies

Grab your partner’s favorite beer, and make Beer Brownies. I love coffee stout beer paired with chocolate.

Red Velvet Cake for Two

Using a small 6 inch cake pan, we can make the cutest things! This Mini Red Velvet Cake is the perfect thing for a Valentine’s Day dessert for two. Save a few roses from the bouquet and garnish the cake with them to make this cake beautiful.

Champagne Cupcakes

Champagne Cupcakes with creamy champagne buttercream are the perfect Valentine’s Day dessert for two! Grab a mini bottle of champagne or sparkling wine to make these.

White Chocolate Rose Cake

The sweet flavors of rose petals and white chocolate make this mini layer cake so romantic! Use a 6-inch cake pan for this White Chocolate Rose Cake.

Red Velvet Sheet Cake

Slightly easier than a layer cake, this Red Velvet Sheet Cake is made in a quarter sheet pan.

Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats

Add a twist to regular Rice Krispies treats, and you get the irresistible Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats.

Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars

Super simple to make (just press the mixture into a square pan), and top with the easiest cream cheese frosting and Valentine’s candy to make these Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars.

Mini Vanilla Cake

The buttercream roses on this Mini Vanilla Cake are optional, but more delicious than real roses. Again, use your 6-inch cake pan to make this small batch cake for two.

Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes

These Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes that come together in just minutes. The crust is simply a cookie that you drop in place, and everything bakes in a muffin pan.