Date night in can be more romantic – and easier on the budget – than heading to a five-star restaurant. No matter your cooking abilities, you can wow that special someone with a decadent date night dessert that’s perfect for making the night memorable.
The best date-night desserts are rich, indulgent treats that are fun to eat but also add a touch of romance. Desserts that can be dipped and dunked, layered and topped, toasted outdoors, or even sipped through a straw are sure to bring smiles and giggles.
10 Sweets to Share on Date Night
These 10 easy options are the perfect desserts to share with your sweetheart on your next date night:
1. Chocolate-covered Strawberries
Strawberries dipped in chocolate are perfect for date night on Valentine’s Day or any day you want to show your love. Arrive with flowers, and your date will be wowed. Choose the best FruitFlowers® bouquet and have it delivered as sweet a surprise before your special night to make a big impression.
2. Chocolate Fondue
Chocolate fondue checks two boxes: a decadent dessert and a fun activity. First popular in the 1970s, fondue is a fun date-night theme that encourages interaction, conversation, and sometimes laughter. Cheese fondue and main-dish fondue can be followed with chocolate fondue with fresh fruit, pound cake cubes, Rice Krispies treats, and pretzel rods as dessert dippers.
3. Dessert Nachos
Nachos can be a fun shared dessert for a casual date night. If you’re scratching your head on how nachos can be a dessert, imagine tortillas spread with butter, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, and baked until crispy. Top them with sweet strawberries drizzled with dark chocolate and cream cheese icing and garnished with whipped cream.
4. Tiramisu for Two
If you’ll be enjoying Italian cuisine on your date night, top off your meal with tiramisu. This restaurant favorite is surprisingly easy to make. Tiramisu is rich, delicious, and a romantic way to end a quiet dinner for two.
5. Parfaits
Parfaits look fancy, but they’re simple to make and can include layers of all sorts of goodies. These date-night Spiked Nutella Parfaits have a grown-up kick, with rich chocolate, nuts, and whipped cream along with whiskey and hazelnut liqueur. Parfaits can be made ahead of time and refrigerated, or you can make your own parfaits for date-night fun. Make one for each of you or make a big parfait to share.
6. Loaded Milkshakes
Date night should feel like a special occasion, so an extra-rich milkshake for grownups could be the perfect date-night dessert. Brandy Alexander milkshakes topped with whipped cream and a cherry are easy to make, but your date will think you’re an expert mixologist. If you have a blender and an imagination, you can make all sorts of date-night milkshakes to share.
7. Milk and Cookies
Indulge your inner child on date night by offering your sweetheart home-baked sweets such as these Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Cookies or your cookie recipe of choice. Try cutting them with a heart-shaped cookie cutter for a romantic touch. You could even make cookie baking a date-night activity.
8. Chocolate Mousse
Few desserts are as exquisite as Chocolate Mousse, so it’s a perfect dessert for an elegant date night. The good news is that individual mousses are easy to make ahead of time. Top them with whipped cream and chocolate shavings for a perfect finish to a romantic dinner for two at home.
9. Fancy S’Mores
You can make a fancy version of s’mores in your kitchen, but if you have a fire pit, you can toast the marshmallows on skewers outside. Give the familiar graham crackers, milk chocolate candy bars, and marshmallows an update by adding raspberries or using different chocolate bar options such as dark chocolate, mint chocolate, or caramel.
10. Cheesecake
Smooth, rich, creamy, and delicious, cheesecake is a perfect date-night indulgence. Making a genuine New York-style cheesecake requires culinary skills, but there are also easy cheesecake recipes for novices to try. Top cheesecake slices with strawberries, blueberries, or a drizzle of chocolate or caramel for a mouth-watering presentation. Cheesecake pairs beautifully with wine or coffee for relaxing after dinner.
A Sweet Finale
A sweet date night deserves a sweet ending. Surprise your sweetheart with a perfect date night dessert that will make your evening memorable.
What makes date night special is that it’s out of the ordinary. The same is true for date night desserts. The perfect date-night dessert is indulgent, rich, sweet, and fun to enjoy together. It might even be something neither of you has ever tried before.
No time to bake? No worries. You can always order a bouquet paired with chocolate-covered strawberries or other treats. Anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, or any date night is the perfect time to surprise your special someone with flowers and a decadent date night dessert.
