It's almost Valentine's Day, and you're probably scrambling for the perfect dessert… Something that says "I love you" without saying "I spent hours chained to the kitchen." That’s where Valentine's Day Dessert comes in! It's quick, it's healthy (ish!), and packs a surprisingly flavorful punch. I know, I know – those three words never seem to go together, but trust me on this one. As a busy mom myself, I needed something I could whip up fast, feel good about serving, and that wouldn't leave us all in a sugar coma. So, I created this, and I hope you will love it.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
It all started a few years ago when my husband and I were dating. He wasn’t a big ‘Valentine’s Day’ kind of guy, but he always appreciated a thoughtful, homemade gift. That year, I was short on time and decided to try something new. I adapted a simple dessert recipe passed down from my grandmother, adding a few Valentine's Day touches to make it extra special. The look on his face when he realized how much thought (and a little cocoa!) had gone into it was priceless. It became a tradition and now I give it to you as Valentine's Day Dessert.
Ingredients
For the Base:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sweetener (like erythritol or stevia)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sweetener
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
For the Topping:
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (sugar-free if desired)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix Base: In a medium bowl, mix almond flour, cocoa powder, sweetener, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in melted coconut oil and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Press into Pan: Press mixture into the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan or pie dish.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the base is set. Let it cool completely.
- Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sweetener until smooth.
- Add Flavoring: Stir in cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and heavy cream (if using).
- Spread Filling: Spread the filling evenly over the cooled base.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
- Drizzle Chocolate: Drizzle the melted chocolate over the filling.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the dessert to set completely.
- Serve: Cut into slices and serve. Enjoy your Valentine's Day Dessert!
Valentine’s Day Dessert
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix almond flour, cocoa powder, sweetener, and salt.1 cup almond flour, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup granulated sweetener (like erythritol or stevia), 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Stir in melted coconut oil and vanilla extract until well combined.1/4 cup melted coconut oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Press mixture into the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan or pie dish.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the base is set. Let it cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sweetener until smooth.8 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1/4 cup powdered sweetener
- Stir in cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and heavy cream (if using).1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
- Spread the filling evenly over the cooled base.
- Melt dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (sugar-free if desired), 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the filling.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the dessert to set completely.
- Cut into slices and serve. Enjoy your Valentine’s Day Dessert!