Valentine's Day dessert recipes

The dryness of your chosen fizz works well with the delicate sweetness of this impressive posset

Indulge in the regal charm of Paris-Brest – a showstopping French dessert featuring a choux pastry ring filled with luxurious hazelnut mousseline

A gooey prepare-ahead dessert that's perfect for entertaining - it's all a matter of timing...

This dessert combo is wonderfully refreshing, with the garnet-coloured, tart jelly cutting through the creaminess of the cardamom panna cotta base

This rich dark chocolate sponge makes a great alternative Christmas cake, or dinner party dessert

Bake our easy jam tarts and they'll instantly become a family favourite – plus, you can make them in less than half-an-hour if you use ready-made pastry.

This classic comfort pud works really well in an air fryer. Enjoy with ice cream

Make an easy, decadent dessert of chocolate fondue spiked with alcohol. Ideal for Valentine's Day. Buy strawberries, marshmallows and shortbread for dipping

Combining sweet and salty flavours really works when chocolate and toffee is involved - best served in individual portions

Take inspiration from a classic winter cocktail to create these mini pavlovas flavoured with whisky, pear and spices

Indulge guests at your next party with this impressive dessert. A touch of salt really sets off the caramel and dark chocolate

Try making this classic Italian dessert with delicate vanilla and a fresh strawberry topping. The perfect light sweet for a chilled summer gathering

Use ready-made custard in these tropical desserts, for all the 'wow' factor but less of the effort

Looking for a centrepiece dessert? Our salted caramel no-bake cheesecake looks super impressive with a honeycomb topping and it's so easy to put together.

A super easy brownie recipe for a squidgy chocolate bake. Watch our foolproof recipe video to help you get a perfect traybake every time.

Try wooing someone with this romantic dessert based on the classic chocolate treats. Add crystallised roses and violets for a pretty finish

Try a twist on jam doughnuts to celebrate Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of light, in December. It’s traditional to eat fried foods during the celebrations

A loving spoonful in the form of delicious heart-shaped French toasts with a sweet chocolatey filling

Slice into this delicious loaf cake and reveal the secret heart design running through the middle - a really romantic bake!

Learn how to make basic meringues and perfect your whisking skills. These light, crispy baked meringues are the perfect blank canvas for different flavours.

The perfect Valentine's dessert, best made ahead to give the flavours time to mingle

These indulgent puds are great to freeze so you'll always have something to whip out for unexpected guests

Treat yourself to apple pancakes for brunch or dessert at the weekend. Leave out the apples if you prefer, and enjoy with berries, maple syrup or ice cream