Desserts That Say “I Love You”

No matter if that special someone you’re baking for is a significant other or yourself. [Today On The Spruce] [The Spruce Daily]( [You Deserve Some TLC in Dessert Form]( [You Deserve Some TLC in Dessert Form]( [Lauryn Bodden](, Editor If you don’t end up completely overwhelmed by the amount of chips and dips you consume on Super Bowl Sunday, you may get into some serious Valentine’s Day baking—no matter if that special someone you’re baking for is a significant other or yourself. I know there can be a lot of pressure surrounding the holiday. I feel it, too. But we all deserve a little extra TLC right now, particularly for ourselves, so don’t forget to have fun. Depending on your level of commitment for this rosey day there are a couple strategies to consider. 1. Go Big: You’ve been thinking about this for months. From [breakfast]( to dessert, you’re showering the day in heart-shaped confections. It’s a Monday, but you either already whipped up a dreamy [quiche]( the night before or woke up early to make [crepes]( to order. Dinner is just the precursor to the spectacle you’re putting on for the [ultimate indulgent chocolate situation](. 2. You’re Doing What You Can: You hoped, you dreamed, but the weekend got the best of you. You don’t [knead]( (pun intended) to pull out all the stops to show you care. If someone served up a cocktail and sweet delight (even if it’s a simple [one-bowl brownie](), I would be floored. Most importantly, don’t sleep on the glory and simplicity of [crepe cake](. 3. You’re Just Here for a Good Time: I love an excuse to shower everyone in baked goods even if it’s just to show them the latest recipe I’ve even perfected. But, there’s something about gifting a [homemade treat](, like salted caramels or pie pops, that make the good feels come full circle. Alternatively, it’s the perfect chance to host a[cookie decorating party]( or [hot chocolate party](. 4. Celebrating Yourself: Even if you do have a special someone, sometimes you just gotta treat yo’self (in my best [Aziz Ansari and Retta voice](). Go to town on a personal [bread bowl](, try your hand at a [new recipe](, or order takeout and follow it up with a personal [molten lava cake](. Because, YOU deserve it. [READ MORE]( [Today On The Spruce](#) Desserts That Say “I Love You” [Chocolate Mousse]( [Strawberry Crunch Cake]( [Lava Cake Truffles]( [Lava Cake Truffles]( [ Earl Grey Caramels ]( [Earl Grey Caramels]( [Today On The Spruce](#) The Spruce Eats on YouTube [The Ultimate Chocolate Cake for Any and Every Occasion]( [The Ultimate Chocolate Cake for Any and Every Occasion]( [Watch & Learn]( [Today On The Spruce]( [Spruce Eats Banner]( Baking Essentials [Our Take on Basic Crepes]( [Dumpling Wrapper Tiramisu Crepe Cake]( [The Easiest Brownies Ever]( [Today On The Spruce](#) Did somebody forward you this email? [Sign Up for Baking with The Spruce Eats Newsletter!]( Have feedback? Send us an email at [contact@thespruceeats.com](mailto:contact@thespruceeats.com?subject=Newsletter Feedback), subject line: Newsletter Feedback. [The Spruce]( [The Spruce]( Follow us: You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to Baking with The Spruce Eats newsletter. [Unsubscribe](page=spruceeatsprefnew) © 2022 Dotdash.com — All rights reserved. [Privacy Policy.]( A DOTDASH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005