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Room for dessert on Valentine's Day? Try our fave romantic puds to share (or, keep for yourself!)

End your meal on a sweet note with these loved-up puddings...

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Valentine's Day is nearly upon us and love is very much in the air. Whether you're planning to cook for friends, a loved one, or even a slap-up meal for yourself, we've got you covered.

Get in the mood with one of our luxurious main courses (our fave? this incredible Côte de boeuf with truffle mayo), grab yourself a cocktail (strawberry royal anyone?) then get comfy on the couch with a delectable pud.

1

Sweet and boozy Peach Negroni Eton mess

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Pillowy cream and juicy peaches are the stars in this boozy dessert.

Recipe: Peach Negroni Eton Mess

2

Salted Caramel, Miso and Chocolate Tart

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It doesn't get more romantic than this 10min tart with salty-sweet caramel and smooth chocolate.

Recipe: Salted Caramel, Miso and Chocolate Tart

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3

Ricotta and Chocolate Mini Doughnuts

ricotta and chocolate mini doughnuts

These doughnuts are non-yeasted so are quick to make, with the ricotta adding lightness. The recipe is easily doubled if you wan to make more.

Recipe: Ricotta and Chocolate Mini Doughnuts

4

Valentine's Chocolate and Raspberry Fondants

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A classic for Valentine's, and not as difficult as you think! The chocolate sauce and juicy raspberries should just spill out.

Recipe: Valentine's Chocolate and Raspberry Fondants

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5

Limoncello Tiramisu

Limoncello tiramisu
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A fresher, zingier take on this classic Italian pud is a surefire way to your loved ones’ hearts.

Recipe: Limoncello Tiramisu

6

Rhubarb, Rose and Orange Pavlova

rhubarb, rose and orange pavlova

Kitsch in all the right ways, you can of course spoon or pipe the meringue into a circle rather than the heart.

Recipe: Rhubarb, Rose and Orange Pavlova

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7

Condensed Milk Cheesecake with Aromatic Poached Peaches

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You might think condensed milk would make an intensely sweet, dense cheesecake, but thanks to its unusual method, this cheesecake is super light and fluffy.

Recipe: Condensed Milk Cheesecake with Aromatic Poached Peaches

8

Rhubarb Crumble Ice Cream

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Tart rhubarb and no-churn ice cream are a match made in heaven, perfect for sharing a bowl with someone you love.

Recipe: Rhubarb Crumble Ice Cream

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9

Millionaire's Shortbread Parfait

millionaire's shortbread parfait

Classic Millionaire's shortbread marries with a decadent layer of ice cream. The best bit? You can make this ahead of time!

Recipe: Millionaire's Shortbread Parfait

10

Coconut Crème Brûlée with Caramelised Pineapple

coconut crème brûlée with caramelised pineapple

This rich and creamy pudding is perfect for sharing. You could make it in two ramekins, if you prefer, tweaking the baking time to 35min.

Recipe: Coconut Crème Brûlée with Caramelised Pineapple

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11

Chocolate and Peanut Butter Fondants

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Fondants may seem like a tricky dessert, but our white chocolate and peanut butter ganache balls guarantee a molten middle every time.

Recipe: Chocolate and Peanut Butter Fondants

12

Self-Saucing Passion Pudding

self saucing passionfruit pudding

A luxuriously tart passionfruit sauce magically forms below the orange-scented sponge.

Recipe: Self-Saucing Passion Pudding

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The GH Kitchen Team are Good Housekeeping’s resident recipe developers and all-round food obsessives. GH Kitchen Director Sarah Akhurst is our resident hosting pro and loves nothing more than putting on a foodie feast for friends. Our GH Kitchen Manager Linzi Pucino is our very own Italian food expert (originally hailing from the North East of Scotland!) and can be found working her way through midweek recipes that cover all bases, from haggis to ragu! Our Kitchen Editor ⁠Nadine Brown loves digging into the stories behind her favourite foods and enjoys applying her eclectic tastes to more modern, flavour-forward recipes - just don't give her too much chilli! Our Junior Food Content Produce ⁠Frankie Prichard combines a love of beautiful presentation and flavour-led, seasonal cooking in her recipe development, along with a passion for bringing people together through food. With a wealth of professional kitchen experience between them, they’re dedicated to ensuring every Good Housekeeping recipe is the best it can be, so you can trust they’ll work every single time 

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