30 Galentine’s Day Desserts That Are Waaayyyy Better Than a Boyfriend

From the Recipe Creator: Everyone’s a chocolate lover when it comes to this chocolate cheesecake. It melts in your mouth, and it’s very smooth and fudgy. For a fun taste twist, spoon cherry or strawberry topping over each slice right before serving. —Sue Call, Beech Grove, Indiana

From the Recipe Creator: An elaborately decorated vintage heart cake is lovely for plenty of occasions, from Valentine's Day to birthdays to anniversaries. —Molly Allen, Hood River, Oregon

From the Recipe Creator: Silky smooth and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, this simple recipe combines dark chocolate and heavy whipping cream for a rich flavor. Enjoy it on its own, or use it as a topping to your favorite dessert for something more decadent. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan

From the Recipe Creator: For a change of pace from mimosas, serve this wake-up cocktail for your next brunch. Coffee lovers will thank you. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

From the Recipe Creator: Strawberry shortcake is one of my favorite desserts. I thought it would be great to capture all that wonderful flavor, so I made these strawberry shortcake cookies topped with pink strawberry frosting. —Allison Anderson, Avondale, Arizona

From the Recipe Creator: This cherry pie cocktail is the perfect drinkable dessert to celebrate summer. You could even double down and serve with a slice of cherry pie! —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: If you love chocolate, you will LOVE this cake. I found this recipe when looking for a special cake to make my chocolate-loving daughter-in-law's birthday. Be sure to give the pudding and the cake enough time to cool or the end results will be disappointing. —Donna Bardocz, Howell, Michigan

From the Recipe Creator: One bite of these pretty pastries and you'll think they came fresh off the tree instead of the cookie plate. I bake these filled cookies for holidays, weddings and celebrations that call for a peach of a cookie! —Andrea Cuteri, Coraopolis, Pennsylvania

From the Recipe Creator: Guests are always impressed when I ignite the rum in this delicious bananas Foster dessert. Use perfectly ripe bananas for best results. —Mary Lou Wayman, Salt Lake City, Utah

From the Recipe Creator: Baking a fun treat is a must when my four grandchildren come to stay for 'grandma camp.' Sometimes the grandkids help by piping the cake batter. —Linda Schend, Kenosha, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: This luscious and rich cake is made with ermine frosting and topped with a chocolate ganache. Ermine frosting, also known as boiled milk frosting, is an old-fashioned recipe that is egg-free, light and creamy. —Sue Draheim, Waterford, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: A simple cocktail, the Kir Royale calls for only three ingredients—sparkling wine, creme de cassis and fresh raspberries. Mixed together, it creates a beautiful ruby-hued drink that'll surely become your favorite sparkling cocktail. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: Everyone loves red velvet, but any cake mix can work here. I've even rolled chopped macadamia nuts into pineapple cake and dipped them into white chocolate. Whatever you do, have fun! —Anne Powers, Munford, Alabama

From the Recipe Creator: Lavender flowers can be used fresh or dried in cooking and baking. Their floral flavor is perfect for delicate shortbread cookies! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: This rich, creamy after-dinner drink doubles as a dessert! You'll dazzle guests with the pretty swirl of chocolate sauce in the glass. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

From the Recipe Creator: To give these fresh, fruity bars even more crunch, add a sprinkling of nuts to the yummy crumb topping. Everyone will want to indulge. —Leanna M. Thorne, Lakewood, Colorado

From the Recipe Creator: These chocolate chip cookies are speckled with bits of homemade caramel for a salted caramel and chocolate flavor in every bite. Plus, browned butter takes the flavor of the dough from average to amazing! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: This gorgeous make-ahead dessert is a light, refreshing ending to a summer meal. I first made it for my aunt's 85th birthday dinner and everyone loved it! —Nancy Whitford, Edwards, New York

From the Recipe Creator: The aromatic lychee fruit is sweet, juicy and subtly floral with a taste and texture similar to a grape or pear. Look for lychee in the canned fruit aisle at the supermarket or at an Asian grocery store. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

From the Recipe Creator: A friend shared this rich, velvety mousse recipe with me. I love to cook and have tons of recipes, but this one is a favorite. Best of all, it's easy to make. —Judy Spencer, San Diego, California

From the Recipe Creator: Remember the days at Grandma and Grandpa's house when you made these wonderfully traditional treats? We love these Kentucky Derby bourbon balls—the blended taste of bourbon and pecans is irresistible! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

From the Recipe Creator: These red velvet cheesecake brownies combine three of my favorite desserts: red velvet cake, brownies and cheesecake. The result is a soft, pillowy red velvet brownie with creamy cheesecake topping. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I got engaged on Valentine’s Day, so the holiday is extra special in our house. Each year we go all out with fancy desserts. —Kristin Bowers, Gilbert, Arizona

From the Recipe Creator: This is a fun recipe because the chocolate makes it different from traditional bread pudding. It's a rich, comforting dessert. —Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas

From the Recipe Creator: Ube is a beautiful purple yam that’s much loved in the Philippines, where it’s a big ingredient in sweets, used in many of the same ways pumpkin or sweet potatoes are used in North American baked goods. This cheesecake gets its uniquely nutty and earthy flavor (and stunning purple hue!) from a sweet and creamy ube spread called ube halaya. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

From the Recipe Creator: We can’t resist brownie sundaes. I combined an affogato (coffee-based beverage) idea with a brownie to get this decadent sundae that mixes it all in there: warm, cold, sweet and salty. —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington

From the Recipe Creator: I sampled this unique twist on one of my favorite classic cocktails while visiting the Elk Store Winery & Distillery in Fredericksburg, Texas. The bartender was kind enough to share his recipe with me so I could make it at my home in upstate New York. —Susan Stetzel, Gainesville, New York

From the Recipe Creator: True decadence at its best, these chocolate lava cakes created by the Taste of Home Cooking School feature a warm, gooey chocolate center that oozes out onto the dessert plate. Whether you enjoy it garnished with a dollop of whipped cream or sprinkled with confectioners' sugar, you'll want to lick the plate clean!

From the Recipe Creator: A delightful coconut and ricotta cheese filling is hidden inside these chocolate cupcakes. —Dolores Skrout, Summerhill, Pennsylvania