What better time of the year is there for baking other than Valentine’s Day? This holiday provides the perfect opportunity to concoct a lovely sweet for a lovely person (or people). Desserts can serve as a nice gesture, an activity to celebrate the holiday or even as an affordable gift. There is such a vast range of treats someone could make to satisfy their desired valentine. Here are just a few of the possible sweets that could be baked this year.

1. Valentine’s Rice Krispie Treats

If looking for an easy recipe to celebrate the holiday, these are the perfect choices. They come together quickly, are cheap to make and are extremely delicious. Not only that, but they are also nostalgic and will transport the consumer back to their childhood. 

1. White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Bars

These cheesecake bars provide all the pros of a full cheesecake with a smaller workload. The combined creamy cheesecake, a sweet strawberry swirl and an oreo crust to balance everything out. These bars are equally aesthetically pleasing as well as delicious.

1. Chocolate Cake Pops

Who does not love an adorable cake pop for dessert? They are both cute and fun to make. Whether they are being taken to an event or used as an activity, they will be a hit nonetheless. 

1. Chocolate Lava Cakes

These single-serve lava cakes are the utmost pleasing recipe to make for virtually anyone this Valentine’s season. They provide the perfect balance between rich and light with the powerful chocolate filling and the cool cream vanilla ice cream on top. They come together quickly and will not disappoint. 

1. Creme-Brulee

This crème brûlée is dusted with a light topping of espresso and pure vanilla bean. It is sure to win over any dinner guest with its five-star restaurant looks/quality, yet surprisingly simple processes. It is decadent, fancy and oh-so-delicious. 

Whether making dessert for a fancy dinner, sharing with a group of friends or crafting with younger children, any one of these is sure to brighten someone’s day.