Valentine's Day dessert recipes

Make a sweet heart for your sweetheart - it doesn't matter if it's Valentine's Day or not

Reader Jessica Creed shares her showy, no-fail chocolate dessert - it's perfect for entertaining

Conjure smiles from family and friends with easy chocolate fairy cakes – they have a lovely light sponge and buttery icing

The fizzy peach cocktail is transformed into an Italian iced dessert

Indulge in chocolate-dipped strawberries for dessert or as part of a romantic picnic. Drizzle over milk and white chocolate for the wow factor

Swap the berries of an Eton mess with banana, and turn the traditional cream dessert into a banoffee-like treat

With their molten, oozing centres, these puddings are guaranteed to impress.

Got a sweet tooth? Treat someone special on Valentine's Day with these rich chocolate cupcakes hiding a secret white chocolate truffle centre

A fabulously fruity version of a French choux bun patisserie classic, filled with fluffy vanilla cream, fresh berries and naturally coloured pink icing

Perfect with a glass of rosé or pink champagne - delicious and simple.

Treat yourself to these easy cupcakes with a caramel-flavoured sponge and salted caramel topping. Perfect for afternoon tea

These make-ahead puds are easy, but look glamorous

Just a few spoonfuls of this rich and creamy make-ahead dessert are all you need to end the meal with a flourish without overdoing it

Try a twist on clafoutis, a French baked dessert with a creamy base and sharp cherries. We’ve added a boozy punch with kirsch and served it with ice cream

Sweet and salty, this decadent dessert is served in individual pots, with a caramel puddle at the base and a creamy panna cotta topping

This dense, squidgy chocolate and almond cake is perfect for dessert. It's gluten-free – just ensure your cocoa powder and chocolate are, too

Gordon Ramsay’s tips make this elegant dessert a sure winner

It doesn't get much more indulgent than these classic melt-in-the-middle chocolate desserts, serve them at your next dinner party

Creamy panna cotta, plump British blackberries and warm honey madeleines make a special dessert with very little effort

A rich, decadent dessert with guaranteed wow-factor

Treat family and friends to these beautiful strawberry cupcakes. They're made with fresh strawberry pieces in the sponge, and a vibrant pink buttercream icing