13 Valentine’s Day Appetizers & Food Ideas

Love is in the air, and what better way to celebrate than with delicious Valentine’s Day appetizers and fun, festive bites? Whether you’re planning a romantic dinner, a Galentine’s gathering, or a cozy night in, these Valentine’s Day food ideas will set the mood. From heart-shaped treats to elegant small bites, this collection has something for everyone—sweet, savory, and everything in between. Get ready to impress your loved ones with appetizers that are as beautiful as they are tasty!

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Valentine’s Day Toast Board

This delightful Valentine’s Day Toast Board will help you start your Valentine’s Day with a breakfast that’s as beautiful and is perfect for sharing. Featuring heart-shaped toast, fresh fruit, and a variety of sweet and savory toppings, it’s easy to customize and full of charm.

Bailey’s Red Velvet Cupcakes

When it comes to serving dessert at a cocktail party or get together, these easy-to-make Bailey’s Red Velvet Cupcakes are a hit, with just a little punch of Bailey’s Red Velvet Cupcake liqueur for good measure. If you haven’t tried Bailey’s Red Velvet Cupcake liqueur, it’s definitely worth buying a bottle even if you only use it for baking. Their signature red velvet cupcake flavoring is added to Irish cream and it tastes just like a cupcake in a glass.

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

These strawberries are surprisingly simple to make and can be customized to suit everyone’s tastes. Valentine’s Day calls for indulgence, charm, and a touch of romance, and nothing embodies this better than Chocolate Covered Strawberries. With their perfect blend of rich chocolate and juicy sweetness, they’re a classic treat.

Valentine’s Hot Chocolate Bombs

These Valentine’s Chocolate Bombs are such a fun treat, especially when all dressed up for Valentine’s Day. They make a fantastic gift to give to your valentine, your kid’s class, or your group of close friends. I like to make these bombs in a pack of 3 and give them out to friends with a little Valentine’s day card attached. They’re also great for handing out at school, if your child is able to do so. They melt perfectly into a mug of warm milk.

Valentine’s Day Waffle Board

Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show your family some extra love, and what better way to celebrate than with a festive waffle board? Packed with waffles, fresh berries, savory sides, and a variety of toppings, this breakfast board is sure to bring smiles to everyone’s faces. Here’s how to create your own Valentine’s Day waffle board and make the morning extra special.

Mini Heart-Shaped Pizzas

These adorable little Mini Heart-Shaped Pizzas are not only fun to make but also allow for endless customization. Plus, they’re easy to prepare, allowing you to get the kids involved or create a romantic cooking experience with your partner. The best part? You can personalize each pizza with your favorite toppings, ensuring that everyone gets exactly what they love!

Heart Hand Pies

These adorable Heart Hand Pies have a buttery flaky crust and a sweet strawberry filling inside. They’re really simple to make and are perfect for Valentine’s Day or another special occasion.  You can customize the filling to your liking or to what you have on hand.

Red Velvet Kiss Cookies

These Red Velvet Chocolate Kiss Cookies are perfect for Valentine’s Day with a combination of rich cocoa, vibrant red coloring, and sweet Hershey’s Kisses. Make some for your loved ones, or bake a large batch and take them to celebrations or hand them out at school.

Pink Rice Krispies Treats

Pink Rice Krispies Treats are made with marshmallows and crunchy cereal colored a light pink and cut into heart shapes. They make the ideal Valentine’s Day dessert, complete with cute little Valentine’s day sprinkles. They’re great for parties, baby showers, and Valentine’s day treats for your kid to take to school.

Red Velvet Truffles

These Red Velvet Truffles are the perfect Valentine’s day treat. They’re a delight to look at, as well as eat. They make the perfect treat for any special occasion, like Valentine’s Day, or as wedding box giveaways.

Pink Champagne Cupcakes

These Pink Champagne Cupcakes have a white cake base with vibrant Champagne frosting and a crisp meringue cookie on top. The frosting has a delicious sparkle to it that makes it unique and fun to eat. It’s the perfect frosting to top your Valentines Day, wedding, or shower cupcakes.

Red Velvet Mug Cake

Make this delicious Red Velvet Mug Cake as a Valentine’s Day treat for the two of you. The mug cake is the perfect indulgent chocolatey dessert. If you like red velvet cake, but don’t want to make an entire cake just for one slice, then this mug cake is perfect for you. It makes one to two servings.

Strawberry & Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Sticks

These Strawberry & Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Sticks are a perfect appetizer for your holiday party, with their festive colors. These tasty sticks are finger food favorites. We use strawberry jam and cream cheese, twisted up in delightfully light puff pastry to make these wonderful little pastry sticks.