25 Best Romantic Desserts

Seduce your sweetheart with one of these decadent seal-the-deal recipes.

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Individual Chocolate Melting Cakes

William Meppem
Top off these warm, melt-in-your mouth cakes with a swirl of caramel sauce and a scoop of ice cream.

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Raspberry Fool

John Lawton
Serve raspberry-infused whipped cream with cookies and fresh berries for a simple yet sexy ending.

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Orange Soufflé

Beth Galton
This light, airy dessert incorporates grated orange zest and orange liqueur for a double dose of citrus.

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French Toast With Raspberry Syrup

Charles Masters
A classic brunch staple makes a playful finale to a romantic meal—especial when it’s drizzled with raspberry syrup and dusted with confectioners’ sugar.

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Bittersweet Chocolate Soufflé

Mitchell Feinberg
Nothing says “romance” like a straight-from-the oven rich chocolate soufflé.

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Chocolate Bar Fondue

Anna Williams
Use your imagination when choosing ingredients for dipping—try pound cake, flavored marshmallows, graham crackers, or even pretzels.

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Romantic Brownie Sundaes

Minh & Wass
You can prepare the charming brownies and raspberry sauce ahead of time, so you’ll only need a few minutes to assemble the dessert.

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Strawberries and Syrup

Quentin Bacon
Spike simple syrup with Grand Marnier or cognac to give this easy dessert a little kick.

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Chocolate Pecan Tart

Con Poulos
Crunchy toasted pecans sprinkled on top contrast nicely with the smooth, fudge-like filling.

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Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

Levi Brown

These classic seductive treats can be made up to 3 days ahead.

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Raspberry S'mores

James Baigrie
A childhood favorite gets an unexpectedly adult twist with the addition of fresh raspberries.

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Chocolate Pots

Beatriz da Costa
Rich and creamy, this chocolate mousse is a perfect ending to any meal.

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Raspberry Panini

John Lawton
Score bonus points by using a heart-shaped cookie cutter to create sandwiches that look as sweet as they taste.

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Espresso Truffles

Hector Sanchez

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Tiramisu

Anna Williams
This simple take on the popular Italian dessert incorporates vanilla ice cream and a hint of rum.

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Chocolate-Dipped Espresso Meringues

Victor Schrager
These crisp, light-as-air cookies are a delicious marriage of coffee and chocolate.

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The Ultimate Chocolate Pudding

José Picayo
This easy homemade version of the comfort-food classic leaves packaged mixes in the dust.

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Raspberry Powder Puffs

Petrina Tinslay
A raspberry-sour cream filling holds together fluffy orange-flavored cookies.

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Dulce de Leche Mousse

Sang An
Whip up this silky caramel mousse using heavy cream, dulce de leche, and shredded coconut.

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Ice Cream Truffles

Anna Williams
Use ice cream instead of chocolate ganache to create these surprising candy-coated treats.

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Boozy Clementines With Pound Cake

Anna Williams
Clementines steeped in honey and brandy are a delicious grown-up topping for slices of buttery cake.

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Croissant and Chocolate Bread Pudding

Con Poulos
This rich, decadent dessert couldn’t be easier—just combine all the ingredients and bake for 30 minutes.

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Cherry Trifle

Quentin Bacon
Simmer crimson cherries in brandy and serve with sweet cream and ladyfingers; grated dark chocolate adds a final decadent touch. 

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Double-Chocolate Profiteroles

Mitchell Feinberg
Pastry puffs filled with chocolate ice cream and drizzled with dark chocolate sauce make an elegant finale to a romantic meal.

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Yellow Cake With Fresh Strawberry Filling, Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting, and Strawberries

Christopher Baker
A beautiful strawberry garnish enhances the luscious fruit filling inside the two-layer cake.

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