23 Valentine's Day desserts to say 'I love you'

With everything from sticky date puddings to red velvet cakes and caramel tarts, these rich and decadent desserts are sure to wow your Valentine.

Stuffed Strawberries

Strawberries stuffed with a cheesecake-like mixture.

Hot Chocolate Fondant Puddings

A gooey, chocolatey dessert, so simple to prepare and serve!

Make the most of summer fruit with this festive and delicious mango and raspberry tiramisu. Layers of orange-spiked mascarpone cream and liqueur-soaked sponge biscuits are the perfect accompaniment to the lashings of fresh mango and raspberries. And you won’t even need to turn the oven on, so it’s the perfect dessert for a hot day.

Chocolate and Vanilla Heart Cookies

Black and white heart biscuits make a sweet present for Valentine's Day.

Lemon Meringue Cheesecake

A twist on the usual lemon meringue pie.

Raspberry Jam Heart Palmiers

Sweet pastry hearts perfect for Valentine's Day.

Red Velvet Raspberry Trifle

A relatively festive looking dessert for any occasion that is an easy, make-ahead dish. It received raves from the family and has been requested for Christmas!

Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Roses

These are so popular for dinner parties or as a gift. I made these for my girlfriend's birthday recently and she loved them. I even made them for my boyfriend for Valentine's Day. It's a bit fiddly, but worth it in the end!

Chocolate Eclairs

This decadent dessert is filled with cream and topped with dark chocolate.

Baileys cheesecake

A delicious indulgence.

Red Velvet Cupcakes

A delicate chocolate-flavoured cake recipe that works just as well in a slab as it does as cupcakes. Also, these are the softest cupcakes I have ever eaten.