No matter who you're treating this Valentine's Day, one thing's for sure: preparing a homemade dessert is truly an act of love. The nice thing about this gesture is that you can completely customize your desserts to a person's liking-whether they love an ultra-rich treat or something that's on the lighter side.

As polarizing as Valentine’s Day can be, I think most of us will agree that if you have an opportunity to eat a celebratory meal, you may as well lean into it. Life is busy and stressful enough, and taking a moment to acknowledge someone important to you — while sharing delicious food — is a surefire way to brighten moods and show them you care.