You bake to impress, you cook to wow, and you create to inspire. With Valentine’s Day approaching, you’re looking for ways to make it special.
These 12 heart-shaped treat recipes offer a range of sweet delights, from classic pies to decadent cheesecakes, and they’re about to become your new secret weapon – but which one will you choose to melt their heart?
1. Heart Shaped Cheesecake Recipe
Indulge in a rich and creamy heart-shaped cheesecake.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 pounds cream cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and prepare a heart-shaped springform pan.
- Mix crust ingredients and press into the pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes and let it cool.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth and add eggs one at a time.
- Add sour cream, vanilla extract, and salt, and mix well.
- Pour the cheesecake batter into the cooled crust.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the edges are set.
- Let the cheesecake cool completely before refrigerating.
2. Chocolate Heart Brownies
Rich, fudgy brownies cut into heart-shaped delights.
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 sticks of unsalted butter
- 2 cups of sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Melt the butter and sugar in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the cocoa powder until well combined.
- Let the mixture cool slightly, then stir in the vanilla extract and eggs one at a time.
- Add the flour and salt to the saucepan and stir until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into heart shapes using a cookie cutter.
- Serve and enjoy.
3. Sweet Heart Cookies
Delicious sugar cookies cut into heart shapes, perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Colored sugar or sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream together butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the cookies.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate with colored sugar or sprinkles, if desired.
4. Heart Shaped Cake Pops
Heart Shaped Cake Pops are delicious treats on a stick.
Ingredients
- 1 box of cake mix
- 1 can of frosting
- 1 bag of candy melts
- 1 bag of sprinkles
- Lollipop sticks
- Cookie cutter
Instructions
- Bake the cake according to the box instructions and let it cool.
- Crumb the cake into a large bowl and mix in frosting until a dough forms.
- Use the cookie cutter to cut out heart shapes from the dough.
- Melt the candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Dip the end of a lollipop stick into the melted candy and insert into each heart shape.
- Dip each heart shape into the melted candy to coat.
- Sprinkle with sprinkles before the candy hardens.
- Let the candy harden completely before serving.
5. Valentine Sugar Cookies
Sweet Valentine Sugar Cookies are a classic treat.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Colored sugar or sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the cookies.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate with colored sugar or sprinkles as desired.
6. Heart Healthy Desserts
Indulge in a decadent heart-healthy dessert with these scrumptious treats.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together oats, almond butter, and honey until well combined.
- Stir in dark chocolate chips, dried cranberries, and chopped nuts.
- Scoop out small balls of the mixture and flatten slightly into heart shapes.
- Place the heart-shaped treats on the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Allow the treats to cool completely on the baking sheet before serving.
7. Homemade Heart Cakes
Delicate vanilla cakes shaped like hearts, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a heart-shaped cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk together butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Heart Shaped Ice Cream
Delicious heart-shaped ice cream perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Heart-shaped ice cream molds
Instructions
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar.
- Whisk the mixture until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Add the vanilla extract to the mixture and whisk until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into heart-shaped ice cream molds.
- Place the molds in the freezer and let them freeze for at least 4 hours.
- Once frozen, remove the heart-shaped ice cream from the molds and serve immediately.
9. Classic Heart Pie
Classic Heart Pie is a sweet dessert perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup ice water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup mixed berries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- Add cold butter and use a pastry blender to work it into the flour.
- Gradually add ice water, stirring with a fork until dough comes together.
- Roll out the dough and use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to create the pie crust.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Arrange the mixed berries in the pie crust.
- Pour the sugar mixture over the berries.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
- Let the pie cool before serving.
10. Heart Shaped Cookie Cutters
Sweet heart-shaped cookies made with love.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Heart-shaped cookie cutters
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
- Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut out heart shapes using the cookie cutters.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Easy Heart Biscuits
Delicious heart-shaped biscuits perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 egg, beaten
- Heart-shaped cookie cutter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add cold butter and use a pastry blender to work it into the flour mixture.
- Add heavy cream and stir until the dough comes together.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and roll it out to 1 inch thickness.
- Use the heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out biscuits.
- Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden glaze.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
12. Mini Heart Desserts
Delicate heart-shaped desserts perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (red or pink)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and confectioners’ sugar.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into 2 equal parts and add a few drops of food coloring to one part.
- Roll out the colored dough to about 1/4 inch thickness and use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes.
- Place the hearts on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve the mini heart desserts as is, or decorate with frosting and sprinkles if desired.
Conclusion
As you indulge in these heart-shaped treats, imagine the warmth of love and sweetness spreading, melting hearts and creating unforgettable moments. With each bite, picture the joy and delight on your loved one’s face, making every occasion a celebration of love and connection, filled with tender memories and sweetness.