25 Best Sourdough Recipes for Valentine’s Day
If you need an excuse to bake something sweet, Valentine’s Day is it. Skip the store-bought chocolate and let your kitchen smell like fresh baked sourdough treats instead. I pulled together 25 Best Sourdough Recipes for Valentine’s Day that feel cozy, sweet, and indulgent from your best bakers. Rich chocolate bakes, soft pastries, and cozy treats you’d expect from a bakery case in February. These are the recipes I’d make for someone I love… or honestly just for myself on a quiet night in. Bake one, bake a few, share them if you want; but no promises they’ll last long.
This Sourdough Chocolate Cake is pure Valentine’s indulgence, with an ultra-moist crumb and deep, rich chocolate flavor in every bite. Thick swirls of fluffy buttercream melt into the cake, and the sourdough adds a tender, luxurious texture.
2. Sourdough Twisted Heart Bread (with cheese & herbs)
“This soft, pillowy sourdough twisted heart bread (with cheese & herbs) pairs beautifully with the savory filling, making each bite irresistible. Bake it for someone special or treat yourself!” -Samantha, Healing Slice
3. Sourdough Red Velvet Cookies
“These sourdough discard cookies are the red velvet lovers delight. Filled with a rich cream cheese center and finished with a drizzle of white chocolate, these sourdough red velvet cookies are sure to please your friends and family.” – Jessica, Foragers of Happiness
“These ultra-fudgy brownies develop complex chocolate flavor during 12-18 hours of cold fermentation, and an overnight rest builds incredible depth with keeping that rich, decadent texture everyone loves.” Noelle, H3artofthehome
5. Jumbo Sourdough Strawberry Rolls
These Jumbo Sourdough Strawberry Rolls are soft, fluffy rolls filled with homemade strawberry compote swirled with cheesecake filling, and finished with a naturally pink strawberry cream cheese glaze. Perfect for Galentine’s parties!
6. Double Chocolate Sourdough Discard Waffles (Fast & Easy)
“These chocolate sourdough discard waffles transform 1,000g of discard into rich waffles that are packed with deep cocoa flavor and pockets of melty chocolate. The fully fermented batter comes together in minutes with no rest time and bakes up light, fluffy, and indulgent.” – Rebekah, That Sourdough Gal
7. The Best Sourdough Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
“Take your Valentine’s dessert game to the next level with this delicious sourdough strawberry shortcake recipe. Buttery, tender sourdough biscuits topped with juicy strawberries and light whipped cream.” Emily, Country Roads Sourdough
8. Sourdough Brioche Hearts (raspberry & white chocolate!)
“These sourdough brioche hearts are the perfect blend of elegance and sweetness, making them ideal for special occasions like Valentine’s Day or any time you want to show someone you care. Twisted with a sweet raspberry & white chocolate filling and drizzled with a beautiful raspberry glaze, they’re a show-stopping centerpiece that combines artistry and flavor.” Samantha, Healing Slice
9. Cinnamon Roll Pull-Apart Sourdough Focaccia
“This pull-apart focaccia combines the soft, airy texture of sourdough bread with classic cinnamon roll flavors; vanilla butter, brown sugar cinnamon coating, and a sweet glaze or rich buttercream cheese frosting. Perfect for a party or sharing with your Valentine!” Noelle, H3artofthehome
10. Chocolate and Strawberry Swirl Sourdough Loaf
“Nothing says love like chocolate covered strawberries. And since sourdough is always in the mix around here, I figured why not combine the two for a special Valentine’s Day sourdough loaf. But honestly, this one is just as good year round!” – Hayley, Muscle Mama Sourdough
11. Sourdough Boston Cream Donuts
If you’ve never had Sourdough Boston Cream Donuts before, prepare to have your mind blown just a little. The dough is soft and fluffy with that gentle sourdough richness that makes ever bite taste deeper and fresher, filled with my homemade silky vanilla pastry cream and dipped in a glossy chocolate ganache. Perfect for sharing for an office party or with your love.
12. Sourdough Strawberry Scones
“One of my favorite pastries is scones and since strawberry season is coming up I decided to incorporate this seasonal fruit into some delicious homemade scones. These delicious strawberry sourdough scones are filled with fresh strawberries and are topped with a sweet vanilla glaze.” -Jessica, Foragers of Happiness
13. Sourdough Crinkle Cookie Recipe
“Fudgy and chewy cookies with slightly crisp edges and the signature powdered sugar crinkles, these Sourdough Crinkle Cookies are so delicious.” – McKenna, Simplicity and a Starter
14. The Best Chocolate Chip Sourdough Bread Recipe
“This recipe was tested by 415 home bakers across 6 continents, earning a 4.69/5 star rating. It delivers perfectly distributed chocolate in every slice. The dough is lightly sweetened with brown sugar and enhanced with vanilla and optional espresso powder. Enjoy!!” – Rebekah, That Sourdough Gal
15. Sourdough Love Letter Pastries
“These sourdough love letter pastries are the perfect way to send a little sweetness to someone special. Flaky, golden pastry envelopes are folded with care, filled with vibrant jam, and finished with a dusting of powdered sugar. Not only are they visually stunning, but they’re also irresistibly delicious, combining the delicate tang of sourdough with the sweetness of the filling.”- Samantha, Healing Slice
16. Chocolate Strawberry Sourdough Focaccia
“Sweet strawberries, rich chocolate all nestled in a sweet dough with those same crispy edges and soft middle. Similar in sweetness to my mixed berry sourdough focaccia bread, If you haven’t tried a sweet sourdough focaccia yet, now’s the time!” – Amy, Amy Bakes Bread
17. Sourdough Babka Recipe with Chocolate Filling
“Sweet, soft enriched brioche-like dough swirled with chocolate and baked to perfection. Made with simple ingredients and naturally leavened with sourdough starter, this bread will win over any sweet-tooth.” – Lisa, Farmhouse on Boone
18. Chewy Sourdough Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Need a cozy well-loved classic for Valentine’s? Look no further. These reader-favorite Chewy Sourdough Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are well loved for a reason!
19. Double Chocolate Cookie Swirl Sourdough
“Rich, deep chocolate bread swirled with ribbons of tender cookie dough and studded with mini chocolate chips. The long fermentation process develops complex chocolate flavors and improved digestibility while the cookie swirl adds sweetness and texture contrast. Each slice reveals beautiful spiral patterns and delivers the perfect balance of rich bread and indulgent sweetness.” – Noelle, H3artofthehome
20. Sourdough Red Velvet Cupcakes
“Sourdough Red Velvet Cupcakes have a super fluffy crumb that boasts a subtle cocoa flavor and a deep red color! Topped with a homemade buttercream frosting, it’s the perfect dessert for Valentine’s Day.” McKenna, Simplicity and a Starter
“If you’re looking for festive Valentine’s Day recipes you have to try this pink sourdough bread, made without any artificial dyes. You can make your entire loaf pink or create a swirled effect like shown in the photos.” Emily, Country Road Sourdough
22. Sourdough Raspberry Scones (w/ a lemon glaze!)
“Sourdough raspberry scones with a lemon glaze are a delicious and refreshing treat that is perfect for any occasion. These sourdough scones are made with fresh raspberries, tangy sourdough discard, and a touch of sweetness, all complemented by the bright flavor of lemon.” Samantha, Healing Slice
23. Sourdough Strawberry Shortcake Loaf
This sweet sourdough strawberry shortcake loaf is perfect for those that don’t like chocolate but still want something sweet. Top with fresh whipped cream and strawberries for an extra special touch!
24. Sourdough Fudge Brownie Scones
These Sourdough Fudge Brownie Scones are what happens when a brownie and a bakery scone meet in the best possible way. They’re deeply chocolatey, soft in the center, slightly crisp on the edges, and finished with a glossy chocolate glaze and white chocolate drizzle that sets into a perfect shell. They bake up tall, tender, and indulgent, just like a box of your favorite chocolates in scone form.
25. Sourdough Sugar Cookie Bar Hearts (soft & chewy!)
“These Sourdough Sugar Cookie Bar Hearts are the kind of dessert that feel extra special without requiring extra effort. Soft, buttery, and perfectly sweet, they’re made with sourdough discard for depth of flavor and baked into thick, tender bars that cut beautifully into heart shapes. Whether you’re baking for Valentine’s Day, a birthday, or just because, this recipe is simple, reliable, and made to be shared.” – Samantha, Healing Slice
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