February 5, 2025

Dairy-Free Desserts for Valentines Day

This Valentine’s Day, dish out a delicious and dairy-free dessert that everyone is sure to love! Here are some of my favorite dairy-free cookies, chocolate desserts, and no-bake treats to make for Valentine’s Day.

A grid of 9 pictures showcasing dairy-free desserts for valentines day.

I have always been the kind of person who would rather make a special dinner from scratch, pair it with a good bottle of wine, and end the night with a fresh baked dessert.

Over the years I have tried out a number of recipes to make Valentine’s day feel a little extra indulgent while still being deliciously dairy-free. Here are some of my favorite cookies, chocolate desserts, and no-bake treats to make for Valentine’s Day.

Dairy-Free Cookies for Valentines Day

In years past I had the time and energy to whip up cookie boxes for my friends at Valentine’s Day. With two littles keeping me pretty busy I will probably just stick to making a batch of cookies at a time.

Here are some of the dairy-free cookies I love to whip up for the season of love.

Valentine’s Day Chocolate Chip Cookies

These quick and chewy Valentine’s Day Chocolate Chip cookies are packed with white chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, and pink and red sprinkles, these decadent cookies are also deliciously dairy-free.

Dairy-Free Sugar Cookies

My go-to sugar cookie for any season, McKay’s Sugar Cookies rolled and cut into hearts make the perfect Valentine’s Day cookie. This is a great dough to make in advance and pull out when you have more time to roll and cut the cookies.

A red cookie tin with parchment paper and a pile of valentines day chocolate chip cookies on a cream counter.
A pink iced sugar cookie in the left of the dessert box lined with parchment paper on a white towel.

Dark Chocolate Craisin Cookies

Soft, chewy, and oh so satisfying, these Dark Chocolate Craisin Cookies are a decadent dairy-free cookie perfect for the dark chocolate lovers in your life!

Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

Speaking of chocolate lovers… These chocolate chocolate chip cookies are the ultimate treat for any chocoholic in your life. Make a batch of these double chocolate chip cookies and be the star of Valentine’s Day.

Dark chocolate oatmeal craisin cookies on a cooking rack over a blue and white striped towel on a w wooden table.
Double chocolate chip cookies scattered on parchment paper.

Cowboy Cookies

Cowboy Cookies are the flavor-packed cookie to end all cookies! More stuffings than dough, these dairy free oatmeal chocolate chip cookies with pecans make the perfect Valentine’s Day cookie.

Raspberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft, chewy, and the perfect balance of sweet meets tart, these dairy-free raspberry white chocolate chip cookies are the perfect spring time treat! Nothing screams Valentine’s Day quite like a white and pink cookie.

A close up of a dairy-free cowboy cookie topped with flaky sea salt.
A pile of baked raspberry white chocolate chip cookies on a pink plate.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Calling all of the chocolate and peanut butter lovers. These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies are dairy-free and come together in under 30 minutes for a warm, gooey treat you will crave for days to come.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Ritz Cookies

Vegan and no-bake, these chocolate peanut butter ritz cookies are a delicious salty meets sweet treat that the peanut butter chocolate lovers in your life won’t be able to get enough of. These are also a great no bake cookie to make with littles!

A basket lined with a dish towel and filled with peanut butter chocolate chip oatmeal cookies.
A stack of no-bake chocolate dipped Ritz cookies with one cut on top to show the inside of the vegan cookie.

Chocolate Desserts for Valentine’s Day

I think we all know that chocolate is key when it comes to Valentine’s Day. If you plan on making a chocolate treat from scratch, here are some deliciously dairy-free desserts to try!

Chocolate Chess Pie

Crispy on top with a chocolate custard center, this decadent chocolate chess pie would be the perfect dessert to pull out after Valentine’s Day dinner. Top it off with fresh vegan whipped cream or dairy-free ice cream for an all out dairy-free indulgence.

Chocolate Pecan Pie

Think chocolate brownie, studded with pecans, and baked into a flaky pastry. That’s what you are looking at in this Chocolate Pecan Pie recipe. Perfect for every nutty chocolate lover in your life.

Chocolate chess pie on a white dish towel with a slice removed.
A slice of chocolate pecan pie on a white plate on a white counter in front of the pie pan with the remaining chocolate pecan pie.

Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes for Two

Wow your Valentine with this homemade molten lava cake. These chocolate lava cakes for two can be topped with fresh fruit, dairy-free ice cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Vegan Rocky Road Brownies

Fudgy vegan brownies are topped with pecans, vegan marshmallows, and chocolate chips for a truly unforgettable rocky road brownie. 

A dairy-free chocolate lava cake topped with vegan ice cream on a white plate with a gold spoon in the back.
The top of a vegan rocky road brownie on a stack of other brownies.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Toffee

This easy to make chocolate peanut butter toffee comes together quickly for an addictive vegan treat! This toffee recipe makes a great gift-able treat to give those you love for Valentine’s Day.

Chocolate S’mores Toffee

Layers of graham cracker, dairy-free toffee, melted chocolate, and marshmallows give you all of the flavor of a fire-roasted s’more from the comfort of your kitchen. This addictive S’mores Toffee recipe is sure to make your Valentine’s day!

A vertical stack of toffee from the front.
A wooden cutting board with pieces of s'mores toffee and a piece of s'mores toffee on its side.

    Coffee Chip Ice Cream Pie

    An espresso chocolate chip cookie crust surrounds dairy-free coffee chip ice cream in this delicious ice cream pie recipe. This Coffee Chip Ice Cream Pie is a decadent make ahead dessert you can bring out and share with the ones you love this Valentine’s Day!

    Chocolate Cake with Coffee Buttercream

    Moist, chocolaty, and topped with a coffee buttercream frosting, this dairy-free chocolate cake makes the perfect addition to any celebration. Serve this spongy chocolate cake with a warm cup of coffee or a large scoop of dairy-free ice cream.

    A stack of white plates with a slice of coffee chip ice cream pie on top.
    Chocolate cake topped with coffee buttercream and some small coffee beans on a white counter.

    No Bake Desserts for Valentines Day

    Up next in this round up are some decadent desserts that require no baking. If you are looking for a low fuss approach to making your Valentine’s Day dessert, here are a few desserts you might want to include in your menu.

    Chocolate Eclair Dessert

    Oh my stars, this Chocolate Eclair Dessert is decadent yet simple, and one of the most requested desserts from the kitchen. Made with layers of graham crackers, pudding, and a thick chocolate topping this no-bake dessert will steal the show!

    Vegan Peanut Butter Cups

    Simple, delicious, and homemade, this vegan peanut butter cups recipe comes together for an iconic salty meets sweet treat that you can make from the comfort of your own home. 

    A close up shot of the chocolate eclair dessert pan after a square has been taken out.
    A small with plate with a pink cupcake liner and four chocolate peanut butter cups on the plate.

    Easy Chocolate Fudge

    Take no bake to a whole new level with this easy chocolate fudge recipe. Made in the microwave, this chocolate fudge is a 5 minute recipe you will want to share with everyone you love!

    Vegan Oreo Truffles

    Chocolate dipped Vegan Oreo Truffle Balls are the no-bake dessert you need in your life. This easy chocolate truffle recipe comes together in under an hour for a delicious Valentine’s Day dessert everyone will enjoy!

    A hand holding a square of easy chocolate fudge.
    A small white plate filled with vegan oreo truffle balls on a white counter with two oreos in the right and left corners.

    No Churn Chocolate Ice Cream

    Chocolate ice cream studded with chocolate chips makes this an utterly addictive dessert. This vegan, no churn double chocolate ice cream is the perfect no bake treat to whip up the night before Valentine’s Day!

    Oreo Ice Box Cake

    Another make in advance dessert, this Oreo ice box cake makes a wonderful no bake Valentine’s Day treat! Any cookies and cream lover will swoon over this layered ice box cake!

    An ice cream scoop with a large scoop of vegan no churn chocolate chocolate chip ice cream.
    Two small white plates with scoops of no bake Oreo ice box cake and a silver spoon on each plate.

    No Bake Mini Chocolate Tarts

    Rich, decadent, and vegan, these no-bake mini chocolate tarts are a chocolate lover’s dream! Make these Oreo crusted tarts as a decadent Valentine’s Day dessert everyone will be able to enjoy.

    No Bake Peanut Butter Oreo Pie

    A creamy no bake pie featuring layers of Oreo cookie crust, chocolate ganache, a peanut butter filling, and all the toppings your heart desires. This no bake peanut butter Oreo pie is sure to be a treat for you and your Valentines!

    No bake chocolate tarts on a marble counter with strawberries, whipped cream, and fresh mint.
    A pie server with a slice of no bake peanut butter oreo pie coming out of the pie dish.

    I hope this round up will give you some ideas and inspiration for dishing out the best dairy-free desserts this Valentine’s Day.

    If you tried any of the recipes please leave a comment below! I’d love to hear how they went!

    You can also share a picture of it with me on Instagram by tagging @mylifeafterdairy so I can see all of your life after dairy adventures!

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