These Valentine's Day Recipes are sure to impress.
Valentine's Day, a celebration of love and affection, provides the perfect opportunity to express your feelings through the universal language of food. Whether you're planning a romantic dinner for two, a cozy night in, or even a Galentine's gathering with friends, crafting a menu that speaks from the heart can seal-in memories that will last for years to come.
This collection of Valentine's Day sweet treats and dinner ideas is bound to fill you to the brim with inspiration. Rest assured that, just like the rest of the recipes on my blog, this list of Valentine's Day recipes is all gluten-free.
These recipes are listed in no particular ranking order.
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Valentine's Day Recipes: Sweet Treats
From fudge to cake, cookies to chocolates, and everything sweet strawberry to decadent chocolate, these Valentine's Day Recipes are sure to impress.
Valentine's Day Orange Chocolate Hearts - Love Incredible Recipes
"Nothing says “I love you” more than these delicious, irresistible and refined sugar-free orange chocolate hearts! Make your special someone (or loved ones) these incredible Valentine’s Day orange chocolate hearts to show them you really care!"
Mascarpone Stuffed Strawberries - XOXOBella
"Thismarscapone stuffed strawberries recipeis sure to be a hit this Valentine’s Day. You can make it in just half an hour (or maybe less!) and you just need four ingredients as well as optional toppers."
Gluten Free Strawberry Crisp - Wonders of Cooking
"Juicy, sweet strawberries cook down into a jammy consistency and are topped with a crispy oat crumb, then served with fresh whipped cream."
Pink Sugar Cookies - Savor the Spoonful
"These pink sugar cookies are gluten free dairy free sugar cookies that are naturally colored pink. They are so chewy, soft, and they melt in your mouth. The crackly, sugar-coated tops make them beautiful and delicious, and you only need one bowl."
Chocolate Covered Strawberries - Chew out Loud
"Chocolate Covered Strawberriesare alwaysimpressiveand well-loved, yet they’re super easy and fun to make! Serve these treats for birthdays, parties, or Valentine’s day."
Best Chocolate Fudge - Happy Kitchen
"Wonderfully sweet, delightfully gooey, this is without questionthe best chocolate fudge recipemade without condensed milk (and sugar!) you’re ever going to have! Feel free to indulge yourself with this vegan fudge without any guilt or second guessing."
Nutella Puff Pastry Heart-Shaped Twists - Gluten Free Tranquility
"ThisNutella puff pastry heartis such a fun and creative puff pastry idea. Using only 3 ingredients to make a heart-shaped pastry with Nutella twists makes this a delicious and fun Breakfast or snack perfect for your loved ones or Valentine's day treat that is ready in 30 minutes!"
Pink Waffle Recipe - Clean Eating Kitchen
"Pink Wafflesare a fun recipe to serve for Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, or a girl’s birthday. Beets add a beautiful natural color with no dye, plus nutrition to this classic breakfast dish. This waffle recipe can be made both gluten-free and dairy-free."
Meringue Hearts with Whipped Cream and Raspberries - What a Girl Eats
"Meringue hearts with whipped cream and raspberries are perfect for your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day. Light, airy and crisp, filled with lightly sweetened whipped cream and some fresh raspberries, they are an extra special dessert."
Chocolate Strawberry Love Birds - XOXOBella
"This easy 4-ingredient recipe makes the most adorable little chocolate strawberry birds. They really are super-sweet, both to look at and to eat!"
Beetroot Light and Fluffy Pink Pancakes - XOXOBella
"Have you ever eaten fluffy pink pancakes? These are the kind of pancakes kids love and they’re easy to make. Dye-free pink pancakes make a great breakfast for the little ones. They’re also perfect for a special birthday, Valentine’s Day, brunch with the girls, or a baby shower."
Six-Ingredient Flourless Chocolate Cake Recipe - Boston Girl Bakes
"A 6-ingredient flourless chocolate cake recipe that is so easy and perfect for entertaining guests with. Every busy woman needs a recipe in her back pocket she can whip up in a heartbeat when it comes to entertaining and this cake fits the bill. You won’t believe how easy it is to whip up!"
Three-Ingredient Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Frozen Geek Yogurt - Two Healthy Kitchens
"Perfect for snacks or even as healthy desserts, these easy Frozen Greek Yogurt Bites can be made with or without molds … and in shapes appropriate for any holiday or theme! Your family will love the chocolate-covered strawberry flavor, and you’ll love how quick they are to make!"
Decadent Three-Ingredient Fudge Without Condensed Milk - Two Healthy Kitchens
"So decadently creamy-dreamy and deeply, darkly chocolaty – absolutely perfect for romantic dinners and for holiday treats."
Gluten Free Red Velvet Cupcakes - Busted Gut Bakehouse
"Gluten free red velvet cupcakes that are fluffy and moist? Check. Cream cheese icing that’s sweet and smooth with just the right amount of tangy flavor? Check. Put those two things together and you have an indulgent gluten free dessert that’s so easy to make."
Strawberry Protein Overnight Oats - All Nutritious
"Overnight oats a perfect make-ahead breakfast. These strawberry protein overnight oats are sweet, yummy, and flavorful!"
White Chocolate Raspberry Truffles - Fluxing Well
"Learn how to make white chocolate raspberry truffles the easy way with simple ingredients. This white chocolate raspberry truffles recipe makes a decadent treat any time of the year, but it’s especially fun to make these around Christmas or Valentine’s Day."
Amaretto Chocolate Mousse - Garlic & Zest
"This chocolate mousse is spiked with amaretto liqueur and garnished with Chantilly cream, and chocolate shavings. This rich homemade chocolate mousse is perfect for special occasions like Christmas, Valentine’s Day and anniversaries."
Gluten Free Strawberry Shortcake - Wonders of Cooking
"Fresh macerated strawberries compliment a moist and spongey gluten-free vanilla shortcake (cut in half to make two stacked layers), and homemade whipped cream."
Gluten-Free Valentine's Chocolate Cookies - Delectable Food Life
"Chewy Gluten-Free Valentine’s Day Chocolate Cookiesthat are easy to make and brimming with pink M&M’s!"
No Bake Vanilla Bean Cheesecake - Wonders of Cooking
"If you've never had a no bake cheesecake before, you're in for a treat. It's cold, incredibly fluffy, and perfectly sweet and tangy. Fresh whipped cream is folded into a cream cheese and powdered sugar mixture, and then instead of baking, you set it in the fridge to firm up."
Flourless Chocolate Torte - Only Five Ingredients - Christina's Cucina
"This flourless chocolate torte is a middle ground between a traditional chocolate cake and a molten chocolate lava cake. This rich, dark and creamy torte is incredibly decadent."
Two-Ingredient Fudge - My Mini Chefs
"This creamy2 Ingredient Fudgeis an easy sweet treat great for any celebration. Flavor it 3 ways: with vanilla, chocolate, or peanut butter. Or dye your fudge anycolor for different holidays and occasions. Decorate with festive sprinkles or candy for extra fun and deliciousness!"
Chocolate Dessert Pizza - Dish by Dish
"This fun, easy and delicious chocolate dessert pizza makes a great alternative to the typical desserts options. A thin, crispy crust is spread with chocolate ganache and topped with fresh strawberries and chopped hazelnuts. Includes a homemade pizza dough recipe, but feel free to use store-bought pizza dough for convenience. Totally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan too!"
Valentine Layered Jell-O Cups - The Creative Bite
"If you are looking for a fun and classic dessert for Valentine’s Day, these layered red Jell-O cups are the perfect treat for kids!"
Gluten Free Raspberry and White Chocolate Cookies - Mary's Whole Life
"These gluten free Raspberry and White Chocolate Cookies are the perfect mix of sweet and tart. They are soft, chewy, and absolutely irresistible!"
How to Make Hot Cocoa Bombs - The Creative Bite
"Learn how to make these easy Hot Cocoa Bombs with marshmallows for a fun winter treat... Add the hot cocoa bomb to mug and slowly pour warmed milk over it. The hot milk will melt away the outside shell and reveal the fluffy marshmallows that float to the top."
Gluten Free Cherry Pie Cups - Hunny I'm Home
"Cherry pie is one of my favorite desserts! But it’s hard to enjoy a piece of classic cherry pie when you can’t eat gluten. Luckily, I’ve perfected my gluten free pie crust recipe! This easy recipe for gluten free cherry pie is simple and delicious."
Ruby Chocolate Bark (Pink Chocolate Bark) - Brunch and Batter
"This ruby chocolate bark (pink chocolate bark) is made with ruby chocolate, toasted pistachios, dried cranberries, and edible rose petals. It's easy to make, and the presentation is so elegant, that you may just find yourself serving it for Valentine's Day, Easter, or a Mother's Day brunch!"
Peanut Butter and Jelly Heart Thumbprints - Sheri Silver
"These deliciouspeanut butter and jelly heart thumbprints are only 4 ingredients, gluten free and have a vegan option to boot!"
Chocolate Raspberry Cups - Pure & Simple Nourishment
"These homemade chocolate raspberry cups are the most delicious treat. Dark chocolate and raspberries blendperfectly to give this dessert the most amazing flavour and you will love that they only take a few minutes of hands on time to make."
Red Velvet Cookie Dough - Savor the Spoonful
"This ediblered velvet cookie doughis the ultimate treat. Made with just a few pantry-staple ingredients, every bite is full of decadent red velvet flavor and sweet white chocolate chips. It is completely safe to eat, easy to make, and absolutely delicious!"
Strawberry Vanilla Popsicles - Pure & Simple Nourishment
"These are the best strawberry vanilla popsicles. These healthy popsicles are made with simple ingredients including coconut milk, strawberries and maple syrup and are naturally dairy free, vegan and paleo. You will also love how easy they are to make."
Easy Chocolate Sprinkle Cookies - Savor the Spoonful
"Theseeasy chocolate sprinkle cookiesare the ultimate chocolate lover's dessert! Made with cocoa powder, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and a coating of chocolate sprinkles, each cookie is thick, fluffy, and packed with the best chocolate flavor."
Strawberry Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies - Evolving Table
"Strawberry Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookiesare loaded with gluten-free oats, dark chocolate chips, and tons of fresh strawberries for a gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan breakfast cookie recipe! They make a wonderful Valentine’s Day dessert recipe!"
Healthy Strawberry Milkshakes - My Kids Lick the Bowl
"This healthy strawberry milk is loaded with fresh fruit, low in added sugar yet still so creamy and delicious."
Vegan Chocolate Truffles - Happy Kitchen
"Vegan Chocolate Truffles are a perfect effortless and decadent treat for any special occasion. These indulgent truffles boast a rich cocoa flavor and the smoothest texture, and only require three simple ingredients to make."
Cherry Macarons - Dish by Dish
"These beautiful cherry macarons are filled with a dairy-free chocolate buttercream and sweet cherry jam... Totally gluten-free and dairy-free too."
Valentine's Puppy Chow (Valentine's Muddy Buddies) - Our Love Language Is Food
"This Valentine Puppy Chow recipe is the perfect Valentine’s Day treat! Quick and easy to make, this adorable strawberry muddy buddies recipe is colored naturally and only uses 5 ingredients."
Valentine's Day Dinner Recipes
A romantic dinner is the first thing that comes to mind when I hunt down Valentine's Day Recipes. I'm talking rich seafood dishes, pretty drinks, and tried-and-true comforting favorites for the whole family.
Easy Broiled Lobster Tail - What a Girl Eats
"Broiled lobster tail is a decadent, impressive, yet easy-to-make dinner. While it’s not a budget meal, it can be made at home for a fraction of the cost of eating out."
Oysters on the Half Shell - Garlic & Zest
"Oysters on the half shell are a simple, delicious seafood appetizer usually served with a simple mignonette, horseradish or prepared co*cktail sauce, lemon wedges and/or hot sauce."
Easy and Festive Pomegranate Mocktail Drinks - My Chef's Apron
"Beautiful and delicious non-alcoholic pomegranate mocktails perfect to serve on special occasions, New Year's Eve, during dry January, or to celebrate your favorite holiday season.This drink is fun, refreshing, and healthy—perfect for when you are pregnant, have kids who want to join in on the toast, or simply want to avoid alcohol!"
Gluten Free Lasagna - Get Inspired Everyday
"With layers of fluffy ricotta together with a flavorful meat sauce, this best Gluten-Free Lasagna recipe is everything you could want for a family dinner! It’s ultra easy to make with shortcuts included below, and even better, there’s no need to boil the noodles."
Broiled Lobster Tail with Garlic Lemon Butter - Butter Your Biscuit
"Broiled lobster tail is an indulgence, the perfect main course for any special occasion."
Pink Beetroot Hummus - Resplendent Kitchen
"This recipe is super easy to follow, resulting in a flavorful and beautiful dip with a creamy texture and beautiful pink color. Plus, the beets add some essential nutrients to the mix."
Caramelized Brie - Keeping it Simple Blog
"Caramelized Brie is so easy to make and is very delicious. Follow these simple steps to make this sugar-crusted brie that your whole family will love. Perfect for the holidays or easy entertaining."
Gluten Free Heart Shaped Pizza - Go Gluten Freely
"This pair of heart-shaped, gluten-free pizzas make a fun Valentine's dinner. The crust tastes exactly like traditional Italian pizza!"
Shrimp Scampi with Asparagus and Tomato - Masala Herb
"15-minute Shrimp scampi with asparagus and tomatois a favorite dinner meal at home!"
Spinach Stuffed Chicken - Wonders of Cooking
"This recipe is made in one pan, meaning less dishes and hassle, and tastes so ridiculously, dreamily delicious. If you love a cheesy spinach dip, this one's for you."
Creamy Tomato Pasta - Get Inspired Every Day
"Easy to make and comforting, this Creamy Tomato Pasta is a simple dish for any family dinner. Serve it as a meatless meal, or pair it with your favorite protein. We often add chicken or shrimp and a veggie to complete this meal."
Honey Sriracha Shrimp - Next in Lime
"Thishoney sriracha shrimpis sweet and spicy and never fails to impress. Juicy shrimp smothered in a vibrant sauce that combines sriracha and honey and is balanced by a lemony tang."
Pan-Fried Halibut with Clams and Samphire - Krumpli
"Pan fried or seared halibut fillet served with clams and samphire cooked in butter & white wine, fancy food that is incredibly easy to cook!"
Honey Glazed Pork Chops - Wonders of Cooking
"Honey Glazed Pork Chops are seared until golden brown on both sides, then coated in a homemade honey garlic sauce until sticky. Serve it up with a baked potato, wedges, or mashed potatoes and a baked vegetable like broccoli and call it a night."
