Don't Go Out On Valentine's Day, Make These Crock-Pot Dessert Recipes Instead

Can you think of anything more romantic than chocolate covered strawberries? Me neither, which is why I'm all about this Slow Cooker Chocolate Peanut Butter Fondue recipe, courtesy of Five Heart Home. Plus, the peanut butter twist makes it even more kid friendly, and you can make eating it a fun V-Day activity.

Just because you're celebrating the season of love at home doesn't mean you can't get fancy with your dessert menu. This Slow Cooker Creme Brûlée recipe courtesy of Belly Full will make you feel like you're at a five-star restaurant, even though you're in your pajamas belting Baby Shark with your two-year-old. The treats take six and a half hours to fully cook, so get them going in the afternoon to ensure they'll be ready before the kids have to head to bed.

If I had to die an untimely death, being offed by chocolate wouldn't be the worst way to go. This Death by Chocolate Slow Cooker Dump Cake from Cutefetti won't actually kill you, but you might need to lie down after you indulge considering it's packed with devil's food cake, chocolate pudding, and nutella. Pro-tip: the larger your cake is, the less time it will take to cook, which means you should definitely make it as big as possible.

You probably comb the grocery store for those few non-chocolate desserts during February every year if your fam isn't crazy about chocolate, but you can kiss your desperate searching goodbye. These Slow Cooker Lemon Bars from The Midnight Baker provide a sweet and tangy alternative to the chocolate overload, and the recipe yields about 12 bars, which is perfect if you've got a crowd.

Yes, you can make Candy in your Crock-Pot, and this tempting recipe from Cookies and Cups is surprisingly simple to make (pretty much you have to do is melt chocolate and the nuts of your choosing together in your slow cooker). Plus, this recipe yields about 50 candies, so you can also use it to give your kiddos a cute treat to bring their pals at school (assuming there are no nut allergies in the classroom).

Recipes That Crock's Crock Pot Red Velvet Spoon Brownies screams February 14 — it's got chocolate, it's the official color of Valentine's Day, and the melted quality makes it perfect for sharing spoonfuls over a candlelit table. The decadent dish takes just 10 minutes of prep, so throw the ingredients together and let it cook for 3 hours while you enjoy some quality time with your loved ones.

Strawberries don't have to be paired with chocolate on V-Day, which is good news for anyone who is less than a fan of cocoa. This Crock Pot Strawberry Dump Cake, courtesy of Nellie Bellie, uses white cake mix and strawberry pie filling for a sweet and fresh flavor that will hit the spot for any fruit lover. Want even more strawberry flavor? Try it with strawberry cake mix instead.

Half Baked Harvest offers another homemade candy option with this candy bar recipe that takes just five ingredients. Plus you can prep these treats in just five minutes, so your Valentine's dessert will be a breeze. The recipe also calls for pumpkin seeds, so you'll have a fun treat that won't taste exactly like whatever you buy at the grocery store. Happy eating.

Looking for a dessert with fresh fruit? The Recipe Rebel has your back with this Slow Cooker Berry Cobbler that you can pack with the berries of your choice. A raspberry/strawberry combo would be super festive for the most romantic day of the year, but I bet it would be just as good with blackberries or blueberries too. The cobbler cooks for two hours, so pop it in your Crock-Pot before you start your dinner prep for the perfect dessert timing.