Valentine’s Day Party Ideas

Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to treat your loved ones to something special and delicious!

Whether you’re hosting a party for friends, planning a cozy evening with your partner, or celebrating with the kids, food is always at the heart of every great celebration.

In this roundup of 15 Valentine’s Day Party Recipes, you’ll find everything from sweet treats to savory bites that are as festive as they are tasty. Think heart-shaped cookies, decadent chocolate desserts, and creative appetizers that will make everyone feel the love.

These recipes are easy to make, fun to serve, and guaranteed to add a little extra sweetness to your day. Let’s make this Valentine’s Day party unforgettable with dishes that everyone will adore! 

1- Heart-Shaped Pizza

Heart-shaped pizzas are a very good way of making your Valentine’s Day special with romance. Here is how you make heart-shaped pizza at home.

Things You Should Need For This Recipe:

• Pizza Dough: Use store-bought or homemade dough
• Pizza Sauce: Tomato-based sauce as per your preference
• Cheese: Mozzarella, though, you are free to use any.
• Toppings: pepperoni, vegetables, etc. according to your preferences.

Step-By-Step Guide For Making Heart Shaped Pizza

1- Preheat Oven:

• Preheat the oven to the temperature on the pizza dough, normallyabout 475°F or 245°C.

2- Form the Dough:

• On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a circle.
• To form a heart shape, use a knife or kitchen scissors to cut a small “V” at the top center of the circle.
• Carefully pull and shape the dough to create the heart’s curves and point.

3- Add Sauce and Toppings:

• Transfer the heart-shaped dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
• Spread a layer of pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
• Sprinkle cheese evenly over the sauce.
• Add your chosen toppings. For a festive touch, consider cutting pepperoni into heart shapes.

4- Bake:

• Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

5- Serve:

• Take it out of the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes.
• Cut and serve your heart-shaped masterpiece!

2- VALENTINE’S HEART SUGAR COOKIES

Valentine’s Sugar Cookies are made with rolled sugar cookie dough and decorated with royal icing. Sugar Cookies with royal icing are simple to make and so great for every occasion.

3- molten red velvet crack pie

This red velvet pie is chocolatey, gooey, and so so delicious! It’s a lot like a chocolate lave pie but with a red velvet twist! Added bonus, there’s a secret superfood! This pie uses red beet powder to turn it red.

4- Chocolate Covered Marshmallows

Looking for a fun Valentines Day dessert that you can make with kids? Kids will love these fun chocolate covered marshmallows, made with just 5 ingredients!

5- Heart Thumbprint Cookies With Jam

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the most adorable heart cookies with jam! Made with oat flour, almonds, and pecans, these thumbprint cookies are rich in fiber and healthy fats and sweetened with maple syrup for a healthy treat your kids will love.

They’re the perfect sweet treat to celebrate any special occasion!

6- Chocolate Fondue Station

Give your Valentine’s party that extra something special with this simple yet romantic chocolate fondue station. It is an interactive and delicious way to indulge in a wide variety of goodies dipped in warm, melted chocolate.

Ingredients:

• 12 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate (chopped or chocolate chips)
• 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
• Optional: 1 tbsp vanilla extract or 1 tbsp liqueur (such as Amaretto or Grand Marnier)

Dippers:

• Fresh strawberries, bananas, and apple slices
• Marshmallows and pretzels
• Pound cake or brownie cubes

Step-By-Step Guide For Making Chocolate Fondue Station

1- Prepare the Fondue:

• Bring the heavy cream to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Turn the heat to low, add the chocolate, and stir until smooth and melted.
• Add the vanilla extract or liqueur, if using.

2- Assemble the Station:

• Transfer the melted chocolate to a fondue pot or a heatproof bowl to keep it warm.
• Arrange dippers around the fondue pot on platters or trays for easy access.

3- Serve and Enjoy:

• Provide skewers or forks for dipping, and let everyone enjoy the sweet, indulgent experience!

7- Valentine’s Cookies

An easy no-fail sugar cookie is cut into shapes and decorated with a simple frosting that’ll make you look like a pro!

8- Brownie Cupcakes Recipe

Brownie Cupcakes are the perfect combination of two classic desserts, bringing together the rich, fudgy texture of brownies with the cute and convenient form of cupcakes.

They’re not only easy to make with simple ingredients, but also a decadent treat perfect for a party or even just an indulgent night at home.

9- Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes

These Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes with Raspberry Buttercream Frosting for Tyler because he loves these 2 classic flavors together!

You can also make these with my classic chocolate buttercream as well. Either way you go, these gluten free chocolate cupcakes are the perfect way to celebrate any occasion.

10- Mini Heart-Shaped Sliders

Mini Heart-Shaped Sliders are such a nice addition to any Valentine’s Day party. Here’s an easy recipe for making those adorable bites:

Things You Need For Mini Heart-Shaped Sliders:

1- For the Sliders:

• 1 pound (450g) ground beef
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 12 mini slider buns
• Optional toppings: cheese slices, lettuce, tomato slices, pickles, condiments

2- For the Heart-Shaped Buns:

• 12 mini slider buns
• 1 tablespoon melted butter

How To Make Mini Heart-Shaped Sliders:

1- Make the Patties:

• In a bowl, mix the ground beef with salt and pepper. Mix until just combined; do not overmix so that the patties are tender.
• Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and shape each into a heart shape using a heart-shaped cookie cutter or by hand.

2- Cook the Patties:

• Heat olive oil in a skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
• Cook the patties about 3-4 minutes per side, until they are at your liking for doneness.

3- Buns:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Put mini slider buns on a baking sheet and brush with melted butter.
• Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until buns are lightly toasted.

4- To Assemble the Sliders

• Place a cooked patty on the bottom half of each bun.
• Add your choice of toppings like cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and condiments.
• Cover with the other half of the bun.

5- Serve:

• Place the sliders on a platter and serve right away.

11- Valentine’s Day Baci di Dama Cookies

Italian Valentine’s Day Baci di Dama Cookies are the perfect red and pink dessert cookie! Made with hazelnuts for a colorful holiday recipe.

12- Cupid’s Popcorn Mix

Cupid’s Popcorn Mix is a fun and festive treat good for Valentine’s Day celebrations. Here is a simple recipe to make this sweet-and-savory snack:

Things You Need For Cupid’s Popcorn Mix

• 10 cups popped popcorn
• 3 cups pretzel twists, broken into pieces
• 1 (12-ounce) bag white chocolate chips
• ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• Festive red, pink, white, and purple sprinkles

How To Make Cupid’s Popcorn Mix

1- Make the Popcorn and Pretzels:

• Place the popped popcorn and broken pretzel pieces into a large bowl.
• Melt the White Chocolate:
• Put the white chocolate chips, peanut butter, and salt into a heatproof bowl.

2- Melt using double boiler:

• Fill a saucepan with a small amount of water and bring it to a simmer over medium-low heat.
• Place the bowl with the white chocolate mixture over the saucepan, ensuring the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water.
• Stir occasionally until the mixture is smooth and completely melted.

3- Mix and Coat:

• Pour the melted white chocolate mixture over the popcorn and pretzels.
• Stir gently with a rubber spatula until everything is coated evenly.

4- Sprinkle:

• Add the festive sprinkles on top before it dries for colors and a little bit of sweetness.

5- Set and Serve

• Allow the mixture to set room temperature for about 2 hours until chocolate hardens.
• Once set, break into pieces and serve.
• Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.

13- RASPBERRY MARTINI

This raspberry martini is a deliciously sweet and strong cocktail that is perfect for the holidays. It is easy to make in a large batch for guests, or just a couple at a time.

Made from homemade syrup for the most powerful raspberry flavor that will be a hit with everyone!

14- Creamy Truffle Chicken

This creamy truffle chicken is a restaurant-quality, quick chicken dinner. It features pan-cooked chicken smothered in my very versatile truffle cream sauce.

15- Honey Sriracha Shrimp

This honey sriracha shrimp is 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.

Quick, easy and utterly delicious!