There’s something inherently special about sharing a dessert at the end of a romantic date night or a cozy night in. Indulging in a decadent dessert together is sure to make those intimate date nights that much sweeter. We’ve gathered a delightful array of desserts that are perfectly portioned for two. Each bite is a celebration of simplicity, connection, and love.
Dark Chocolate Pecan Cake for two
When we think of a romantic dessert for two, chocolate is usually top of mind. This chocolate sensation from Taste of Home is a perfect way to profess your love. A double layered dark chocolate cake (made in a single loaf pan) is layered with praline and freshly whipped cream. Everything about this dessert feels elegant!
Carrot Cake for Two
This multi-layered carrot cake recipe from Food Network pares down a regular carrot cake recipe so that you end up with two big, beautifully layered pieces of decadent carrot cake and no leftovers to resist! This cake mixes up all the standard carrot cake ingredients – it just uses lower amounts of each. There’s only five ounces of carrots in this recipe!
Deep-Dish Chocolate Chip Cookies for Two (pizookie)
Ever had a pizookie? It’s a deep-dish chocolate chip cookie baked in a pizza skillet and topped with ice cream. It’s a guilty pleasure, for sure, but what if you just want a taste? This recipe from Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts scales this famous dessert down to something you can bake, then eat all in one sitting. The dough is divided and baked in two ramekins, perfect for date night.
Blueberry Cobbler for Two
This brilliant, scratch-made blueberry cobbler has no shortage of yum! Fresh blueberries are recommended for this pared down cobbler from Homemade in the Kitchen, but frozen blueberries will work too. If you want to change it up, you can easily substitute peaches, strawberries, or raspberries in this recipe. You can also make this cobbler in a 1-quart casserole dish if you don’t have ramekins.
English Custard Trifle for Two
This tantalizing trifle for two from It’s Yummi has layers of orange-infused cake, strawberries, creamy English custard, and orange-flavored whipped cream. These beautiful sugar bombs are then topped with chocolate shavings. While there is orange zest in the cake, the real magic comes from soaking the cake in orange juice.
Lemon Meringue Tart for Two
This bright, citrus creation from Eating Well contains lemon juice, lemon zest, and lemon extract so it’s sure to add some zest to your date night! You’ll need a 6-inch tart pan with 1-inch sides and a removable bottom for this recipe – the perfect size for sharing. You can make the dough ahead of time and refrigerate for up to three days.
Mini Oreo Cheesecakes for Two
This fun Oreo cheesecake for two will add a playful vibe to your romantic dinner. You’ll need two 4-inch diameter springform pans for this recipe from Home Cooking Memories (check out these cute mini heart-shaped springform pans we found at H-E-B). You don’t have to save this dessert for a romantic feast – make these mini marvels any time you’ve got a hankerin’ for creamy cheesecake goodness but don’t want to worry about leftovers.
Chocolate Fondue for Two
Keep it simple with classic fondue for two – rich melted chocolate never disappoints! This recipe from Dish ‘n’ The Kitchen is simple and straightforward and is a perfect last-minute dessert for date night. You can get creative with the dippers. Try pretzels, marshmallows, strawberries, bananas (and other fruits), dried fruits, sponge cake, graham crackers, biscotti, Oreos, shortbread, nuts, and so much more!
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