Whether you're baking for your Valentine, Gal-entine or you're after a bit of self-love, nothing says ‘I love you' more than a baked Valentine's Day gift. From <a href="/recipes/red-velvet-heart-pancakes">red velvet pancakes</a> to a box of <a href="/recipes/love-heart-biscuits">love heart biscuits</a>, there's no end to romance with these Valentine recipes.
Plus, with our <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/deep-pan-pizza">homemade deep pan pizza</a> and <a href="/recipes/best-ever-garlic-bread">best ever garlic bread</a>, we’ve got date night sorted. Pair with our <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/giant-cookie">giant cookie</a> or <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/milk-chocolate-chip-skillet-cookie-for-2">chocolate chip skillet cookie</a> for a delicious ending to your meal.&nbsp;

Valentine's Day Recipes

Make something special for a loved one this Valentine's Day. With our selection of sweet treats and bakes, you're bound to find something they'll adore. 

Valentine's Day Recipes and Bakes

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Bread & Dough

Cookie, Oreo & Brownie Layered Cake with a slice cut out of it. 

Cake Recipes

Top view of Rainbow Meringues in a bowl, with Rainbow Meringues scattered around next to a bag of silver spoon caster sugar

Confectionery

Side on view of a stack of vegan and gluten free chocolate chip cookies

Cookies & Biscuits

Nutella Cupcakes with glass bottle of milk in the background

Cupcakes & Muffins

2 glass jars of eton mess, raspberries, edible flowers and vanilla extract

Desserts

Bowl of ice cream, apple and slices, brown sugar packet

Ice Cream & Lollies

Icing & Buttercream

Jams & Spreads

Stack of American pancakes drizzled with maple syrup and topped with fresh berries

Pancakes, Crepes & Waffles

Pastries, Pies & Tarts

scone with strawberries and cream on a plate 

Scone and Shortcake Recipes

Sweet Sauces

Salted Caramel Cookie Traybake pieces stacked on top of each other with a hand reaching for the top piece. A bottle of milk in the background and jar of caramel sauce in the foreground

Traybakes

Pop tarts decorated with biscoff, chocolate and pink icing with sprinkles. 

Air Fryer Pop Tarts

Individual Eton Mess

Mini chocolate cupcake with a bite taken out of it and the cupcake case peeled back

Tiramisu Mini Treats

Recipes

Tips & Tricks

Allinson's

A top down view of chocolate brownies next to a packet of Billington's Dark Muscovado Sugar

Billington’s

Nielsen Massey Vanilla Extract being added to Vanilla Extract Cupcakes mixture

Nielsen-Massey

Silver Spoon

Our Brands

Our No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake recipe is simple to make and simply delicious. No oven required; you can whip up the creamy Oreo filling and crunchy biscuit base in next to no time; the hardest part is resisting the urge to eat it all.
<h3>Is no-bake cheesecake better than baked cheesecake?</h3>
This comes down to your personal preference. The beauty of no-bake cheesecakes is that you don’t need an oven, just a fridge to chill or set your cheesecake. No-bake cheesecake recipes can be a little less technical and quicker to make than a baked cheesecake. The consistency of both can differ too; with no-bake cheesecakes being light and airy, and the baked versions being a little denser, but rich and velvety.&nbsp;
<h3>How to make sure your no-bake cheesecake filling turns out firm</h3>
If your no-bake Oreo cheesecake is too runny, you may need to leave it longer to set. To create a thick, velvety filling, ensure that you beat the whipping cream to a stiff peak consistency. This means that when the whisk is removed the cream should stand upright, forming a peak on top. If the peak droops, this is soft peak stage and your cream will need to be whipped a little bit longer. Take care not to overbeat your cream cheese, as this can cause it to separate and produce a runnier cheesecake consistency.
<h3>How to ensure your no-bake cheesecake base remains crisp</h3>
When making your no-bake cheesecake base, you should be sure to chill the crumb crust for at least 10 minutes to help it solidify and prevent it from turning soggy. You should also be sure to use a higher ratio of butter to crumbs for a no-bake base, as this will result in a sturdier base when refrigerated.
If you like this recipe, we think you'll also love our <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/oreo-cupcakes">Oreo Cupcakes</a> and <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/oreo-brownies">Oreo Brownies.</a>
<h3>Reasons to make our No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake:</h3>
⭐No oven needed - just the fridge
⭐Prep takes just 20 minutes
⭐Can be made and stored ahead of time

No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake

Gift your loved one this Valentine's Day with these beautifully-rich red velvet cupcakes. Simply decorate with buttercream and your last Rolo; how romantic!

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Indulge in a truly-scrumptious fusion of fluffy sponge, creamy pink buttercream, and the vibrant sweetness of summer strawberries.
Our sweet strawberry cake is the perfect bake for friends and family during the warmer months - delicious soft sponge meets our rich strawberry buttercream for a summertime bake which your friends and family will love. Serve with a cup of tea - or even a glass of prosecco for an decadent teatime treat.

Strawberry Cake

You could order Pizza Hut delivery… Or you could make your own homemade deep pan pizza. Whip up your dough on your lunch break, leave to prove and you could be enjoying slices of delicious deep dish pizza in your pjs by the end of the day.
Serve it sizzling in a skillet for a restaurant style experience or keep it simple in a baking tray…it’s all about the base after all. Now all you need to decide is what to watch on Netflix.
Spread the love for our recipe and tell other bakers what you think by leaving a review.
Prefer a thinner base? You will love our <a data-item-id="4064143f-cfc8-4ff6-b28b-df2b109ee91b" href="">Copycat Pizza Express recipe</a>.

Deep Pan Pizza

We tried every word to explain how scrummy this recipe is and nothing did it justice, so you’ll have to bake it for yourself to experience why this truly is the Best Ever Garlic Bread. Made with Allinson’s Olive Oil dough, this garlicky, buttery bread is a sure-fire way of baking your best homemade garlic bread ever.

Best Ever Garlic Bread

This Fearne Cotton recipe is the queen of all tarts. Bejewelled with raspberries and a vegan chocolate smooth filling, you'll find yourself saying " just one more slice". The crust is light yet sturdy and the filling is dairy free yet beyond creamy. The crunch of the pastry combined with the creaminess of the filling, topped with the sharp raspberries, makes every bite moreish and heavenly. You're going to love this.

Vegan Chocolate Raspberry Tart

These cupcakes are really something. These contain one of the Nation's favourite bubbly drinks, Prosecco. Teamed with strawberries, these cupcakes are truly luxurious and elegant. Treat your friends with these little wonderful treats!

Strawberry & Prosecco Cupcakes

French toast is a versatile and easy dish, which is also fun to make. Also known as 'eggy bread', you can pair this with anything you like. You can go sweet and traditional with syrup, whipped cream and berries, or opt for a savoury version with bacon and a fried egg.&nbsp;
<h3>What's the difference between French toast and eggy bread?</h3>
In general, French Toast tends to be sweet and eggy bread is more savoury. With French toast, you might have cinnamon, syrup and berries, whereas eggy bread is more likely to be paired with bacon or a fried egg.
However, French toast can also be savoury. Often the difference between the two is just the name, with different regions calling it different things.
<h3>What's French Toast called in the UK?</h3>
French Toast is usually referred to as eggy bread in the UK. However, as mentioned, this can depend on whether it is made to be sweet or savoury, or even whatever you prefer to call it.
<h3>Why is my French Toast coming out soggy?</h3>
There are a few reasons your French toast may be turning out soggy. You may be leaving the bread to soak in the egg mixture for too long. As soon as the bread soaks up the mixture you should remove it. You may also be cooking the French toast on too low a heat. You should fry the toast at a medium temperature until the outside is golden brown.

French Toast

This wonderful recipe is from Macmillan's Little book of Treats. Delicious and gluten free, this is chocolate cake at its best!

Gluten Free Chocolate Cake

We’ve got the perfect indulgent recipe for a melt in the middle pudding. A soft chocolate sponge filled with indulgent warm, gooey salted caramel made with the finest Billington’s unrefined sugar. This bake has the real mmmmm factor when you take a bite. You can freeze your unbaked puds and simply bake straight from the freezer which is perfect if you’re after a quick-mid week dessert for the family.&nbsp;

Melt in the Middle Salted Caramel Pudding

This chocolate tart, also known as a gypsy tart, has a beautifully rich flavour, thanks to the unrefined dark muscovado sugar and dark chocolate.
Our take on the famous gypsy tart recipe, which originates from the Isle of Sheppey in the county of Kent, adds chocolate into the mix. The better the chocolate you can buy, the tastier it will be.

Chocolate Tart

Why not try these almond heart-shaped biscuits, perfect for giving as gifts.

Almond Heart Shaped Biscuits

These delicious Belgian waffles make a delightful indulgent breakfast or a sweet treat for dessert. You could even cut out the heart shapes to serve a romantic breakfast in bed for your loved one. Drizzle with melted chocolate, dust with icing sugar or serve with a scoop or two of ice cream - they are so moreish that you will want to eat them all.

Waffles

This recipe is a creative twist on the popular red velvet cake, combining the best of both worlds; deliciously-rich red velvet cake cake and layers of red velvet cheesecake topping. 
 
This recipe was developed by Eric Lanlard and features in his Afternoon Tea recipe book.

Red Velvet Cheesecake 

Looking for something special to make on Valentine's Day which is just the right size for the two of you? This white chocolate chip skillet cookie recipe has been specially adapted to be the right amount for dessert for two. The cookie recipe tastes just the same as our favourite Millie's Cookies straight from the shop! Treat the person you love in your life to this perfect dessert. If you don't have a skillet pan, you can bake it in a small tin instead!

White Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie for 2

These pretty little Strawberry &amp; Rose Water sponge cakes are delicately flavoured with rose water. They are easy to make and are perfect for afternoon tea with friends or to give as a gift.

Mini Strawberry & Rose Water Sponge Cakes

These beautifully light and crisp meringue kisses are delicately flavoured with rose water and sandwiched together with a creamy raspberry and white chocolate ganache. Perfect for afternoon tea or even after dinner.

Rose Water Meringue Kisses

A lovely glass of bubbly with some strawberries is a great way to celebrate a special occasion. Why not combine them both in a beautifully light cheesecake - the perfect summer dessert.

Strawberry Prosecco Cheesecake

Traditional vanilla&nbsp;Crème Brûlée, with creamy vanilla custard and a crunchy caramelised topping, is an indulgent dessert best served with a <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/homemade-shortbread">homemade shortbread biscuit</a>.
<h2>What is Crème Brûlée made of?</h2>
Creme Brûlée&nbsp;is a creamy, smooth baked custard with a brittle top of melted sugar that cracks when you gently tap it with a spoon.
In our delicious recipe, the custard is&nbsp;made with&nbsp;double&nbsp;cream, eggs, sugar, and Nielsen-Massey Vanilla Bean Paste - don't forget to use Billington's Golden Caster Sugar to add the perfect grainy texture to your custard, and a deep caramelised flavour.

Crème Brûlée

This chocolate profiteroles recipe has been created and filmed exclusively for Baking Mad by Eric Lanlard on Channel 4. We hope this offers you baking inspiration.