29 Best Valentine’s Day Chocolates To Please Every Palate (2024)

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A Limited-Edition Candy Collection That Looks Like Art

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Luxury chocolate brand Compartés recently debuted this gorgeous limited-edition truffle collection for Valentine’s Day that tastes as rich as it looks. Each of the 40 dark, milk and white chocolate truffles are handmade daily in Los Angeles to be their own little one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Flavors include a mix of Compartés’ signature infusions, like dark chocolate smoked sea salt or classic apple pie.

A Decadent And Elegant Display Of Sweets

If you’re looking for a refined (not cheesy) heart-shaped box to give a loved one come February 14, La Maison Du Chocolat’s handmade Heart Collection has that certain je ne sais quoi. The 44-piece gift box includes both dark and milk chocolate varieties, pralines, bonbons, two heart-shaped Akosombo bouchées and more. The best part? The chocolates are artfully arranged on a bed of chocolate pearls for an extra treat.

Decadent Belgian Pralines Paired With A Lovely Bouquet Of Roses

Can’t decide between a bouquet of blooms or a box of chocolates? Luckily, editor-loved flower delivery service The Bouqs is offering a gift bundle that includes the best of both. The Deluxe Always Bouq, an elegant bouquet of 24 red roses, are presented in your choice of either a fun mason vase or classic white vase; it’s paired with a heart-shaped metal tin of 10 Neuhaus chocolate pralines in a variety of shapes and flavors. To top it all off, the flowers are sustainably sourced and the Belgian chocolates use only natural ingredients.

The Crunchy, Creamy Crowd Favorite That Won't Disappoint

There’s nothing quite like the experience of unwrapping one of Ferrero Rocher’s gold foil-wrapped hazelnut chocolates—then taking a bite through the layers of crispy, crunchy, creamy goodness. A eight-piece heart-shaped box of the iconic brand’s signature truffles is under $8, so go ahead and buy one for yourself, your Valentine—and all your Galentines, too.

A Classic Assortment In A Bedazzled Gift Box

Lovers of the nostalgic flavors of Russell Stover chocolates, rejoice: This box features eight of them—and are packaged in a sequin-adorned, heart-shaped box. The assorted chocolates include flavors like Milk Chocolate Peanut Cluster, Milk Chocolate Strawberry Cream, Dark Chocolate Nut Caramel, Dark Chocolate Vanilla Cream and Milk Chocolate Pecan Delight.

A Classy Truffle Assortment In A Festive Box

For Valentine chocolates that have a little more flair and elegance but won’t break the bank, we like Ghirardelli’s heart-shaped truffles and matching themed box. Your loved one will get three pieces each of four decadent flavors: dark chocolate and cacao nib, chocolate hazelnut with toffee, milk chocolate caramel and chocolate almond.

A Thoughtful Way To Mix And Match More Than 20 Flavors

This DIY gift box by Swiss chocolatier Lindt will let you show off just how well you know your loved one’s cravings. Choose from over 20 dark, milk and white chocolate truffle flavors, including salted caramel, matcha, almond butter and stracciatella. And once you’ve landed on the perfect flavor combination of 50 pieces, Lindt will box up everything and tie it with a bow (no additional gift wrapping required).

A Timeless Array Of Milk, Dark And White Varieties

Godiva is known for its signature gilded boxes, variety of flavors and, of course, its chocolates’ creamy, satisfying taste. The company’s Valentine’s Day gift boxes are no exception—you can choose from a colorful six-piece dessert sampler to a massive 105-piece collection. Our pick: This mid-size assortment that comes with 36 milk, dark and white chocolate confections filled to the brim with silky ganache, velvety caramel, fruits, nuts and more.

Snag This One Pound Box Of The Classic Sees Chocolates

Famous candy company See’s is good any time of year, but something about the red gift wrapping makes this package extra sweet. The classic candy set includes about 26 pieces, consisting of flavors like Milk California Brittle, Dark Caramel Patties and Milk Rum Nougat.

An Elegant Assortment Of Chocolates For The Connoisseur

A clean and classic set from Williams Sonoma is always a great gift on Valentine's Day. The sleek box contains 28 pieces of premium chocolates, each cut and embellished by hand. Enjoy flavorful fillings like caramel, truffle and crème, encased in dark, white and milk chocolate shells that look as sophisticated as they taste.

Milk Chocolate Squares With Your Own Photos And Text

For an extra thoughtful touch, personalize a box of chocolates with photos, logos or text that’s especially meaningful. Sweet Edible Print, a small business specializing in handcrafted treats, prints one, three or six images or messages of your choice on the squares using edible ink. Better yet, graphic designers on the company’s team edit the images to make sure the photo quality is clear and beautiful.

A Ready-To-Gift Jar Of M&M's Tailored To Your Sweetie

If your recipient is an M&M aficionado, this personalized jar of the iconic candies is sure to be a hit. Choose three colors from over a dozen shades and customize them with four designs of your choice, using photos, messages, clip art or a combination of these. The one-of-a-kind M&M’s are packaged in a Stole My Heart Jar that’s topped with a silver lid and emblazoned with the brand’s unmistakable logo.

The Only Heart That'll Be Broken On Valentine's Day

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This cheeky personalized option will win you points for creativity. The Williams Sonoma-exclusive white chocolate heart, which comes decorated with icing roses and personalized with your Valentine’s name, is filled with sour gummy hearts and is accompanied with a wooden mallet. All your sweetheart has to do is crack it open with the mallet to reveal the (fittingly) sweet-and-sour treats inside.

A Truffle Set With Unexpected Flavors

From Brown Butter to Banana Pudding, Vosges Haut-Chocolat is famous for its fun and unexpected flavors. The large set of 32 can be shared or given to one for days of indulging. Flavors from around the world inspire the set, so if you can’t make it on any trips soon, at least you’ll get a taste of different destinations.

A Exquisitely Packaged Selection For Sophisticated Palates

Knipschildt Chocolatier marries old European techniques with whimsical concoctions and fanciful artwork, all of which are on full display in this 12-piece set. Handmade in small batches from single-origin milk and dark chocolate, your recipient will be able to indulge in a variety of smooth ganaches and admire the beautiful, artistic flourishes. The icing on top: It comes ready to gift in an elegant red box.

A Festive Display Of Truffles With Premium Toppings

This classic heart-shaped box comes packed with 30 milk, dark and strawberry chocolate flavors, all served up with fun toppings like candy hearts and icing drizzles. Inside, find effortless pairings like toffee pecan, dark chocolate blueberry and strawberry milkshake. At checkout, you can choose Harry & David’s SmartGift option, which allows you to pick exactly when and where to deliver your gift.

Italian Art-Inspired Truffles With A Mousse-Like Center

We love this heart-shaped gift box for its colorful, Italian art-influenced bouquet illustration on the outside—not to mention, the creamy gourmet chocolates to be found within. Your recipient can expect a delightful collection of foil-wrapped treats in two of Venchi’s creamy flavors: Milk Chocomousse and Dark Chocomousse.

Cute Chocolate 'Bees' With An Oh-So-Decadent Center

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These adorable confections aren’t your ordinary caramel-filled chocolates. John & Kira’s handcrafted treats, which are made with 62% Valrhona dark chocolate, are painted with yellow and black cocoa butter to look like bumblebees. They’re filled with melted (not solid!) salted caramel and—the kicker—infused with Pennsylvania clover honey for a one-of-a-kind fragrant flavor.

Artisanal Bonbons Filled With Oh-So-Gooey Burnt Caramel

This one is for discerning caramel lovers who are also unabashed fans of the bright reds and pinks of Valentine’s Day. Knipschildt makes our list again with this beautifully handcrafted set of six heart-shaped chocolate bonbons (either white or dark), each filled with smokey burnt caramel balanced with sea salt. Each heart is brushed by hand with beautiful pink hues, and the collection comes in a handmade box to match.

A Sweet and Savory Selection Of Caramels

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If your Valentine is a fan of soft gooey caramel, this gift box by Fran’s Chocolates will deliver in its simplicity. The handmade selection includes six dark chocolate-dipped caramels finished with apinch of gray sea salt,and six milk chocolate caramels topped with sea salt smoked over Welsh oak. It’ll arrive in a sophisticated copper gift box that’s perfectly understated (especially if a bright red heart isn’t your style).

Royalty-Inspired Truffles For 'Bridgerton' Fans

Is your recipient an avowed enthusiast of period dramas? They deserve nothing less than this elegant set of truffles inspired by the hit show “Bridgerton.” Arranged on an edible chocolate tray adorned with golden trimmings, the truffles themselves are made from Italian dark chocolate and crafted using century-old family recipes, not to mention hand-painted with intricate designs. Your prince or princess will feel like nobility indulging in truffle flavors like Chocolate Raspberry Ganache, Hibiscus, Pineapple Cream, Lavender Blueberry and more.

A Flavorful Box That Supports Local Artists

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Beverly Hills shop andSons Chocolatiers teamed up with Los Angeles-based artist Alexandra Grant to create this collectable keepsake box that celebrates love in all its forms. The 24-piece chocolate assortment includes floral-inspired hearts (featuring lychee, hibiscus honey and pistachio rose) and European-style bonbons (peanut butter and jelly, cacao nib, almond praline and dark Madagascar chocolate). Even better, a portion of sales benefits grantLove, a project that supports artists and art non-profits.

Impress Your Sweetheart With This Wine Bottle Chocolate Box

While this might look like a bottle of wine on the outside, the inside holds something a bit sweeter. The Wine Truffle Box Assortment is filled with 12 decadent chocolates in a variety of flavors. Handcrafted in Kingston, Pennsylvania, this popular shop, which opened in 1995, specializes in everything from traditional chocolate treats like milk, dark and white, to more exotic flavors like black raspberry, chai tea and cappuccino, just to name a few.

Win Bonus Points From Your co*cktail-Loving Valentine

We already adore New York-based chocolatier MarieBelle’s edible works of art, like this swoon-worthy Cupid Valentine’s Box. But if you want to take those masterpieces up a notch and truly impress the mixology buff in your life, we recommend the gourmet chocolate maker’s collaboration with artisanal mezcal brand Del Maguey. Available exclusively on ReserveBar, the unique gift bundle includes a box of nine Puebla mezcal-infused bonbons inspired by seven co*cktails, including Mai Tai, Old Fashioned and Carajillo. Plus, thanks to the accompanying bottle of Vida Puebla mezcal, you and your date can enjoy a unique date night of chocolate and mezcal pairings.

A Gorgeous Vegan Collection With Mouthwatering Flavors

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We’ve raved about Compartés’ beautiful and tasty handmade chocolates before (see: our best overall pick), and its 20-piece collection of vegan chocolate truffles is no exception. True to form, each piece is handcrafted and adorned with the chocolatier’s singularly colorful designs. But more importantly, vegans will be able to enjoy a considerable range of flavors, from the classic Original Dark to more distinct ones like Passionfruit, Blackberry Sage, Cocoa Crunch and Kona Coffee.

Delectable Truffles Your Vegan, Gluten-Free Giftee Can Enjoy

Just because your loved one is plant-based or can’t consume gluten doesn’t meant they can’t indulge in a decadent box of chocolates. Case in point: This Valentine’s-themed box from No Whey! Foods, which is free from nine of the most common allergens, including nuts, shellfish and eggs. There’s a wonderful array of flavors, too, including “milk” fudge, raspberry, Grand Marnier and salted caramel.

A Bouquet Of Chocolate-Covered Fruits In A Cute Mug

We bet this bouquet of chocolate-covered strawberry “blooms” won’t last past Valentine’s Day. Arranged in an adorable mug adorned with hearts, this collection of 100% chocolate-covered strawberries accented with sweet pineapple “hearts” come either with or without sprinkles. Plus, your loved one will have the mug to remind them of your admiration long after the treats have been devoured.

Parisian-Style Chocolate Cherries Made Only From Real Ingredients

Maybe cherries are more your Valentine’s speed. In that case, go for this decadent, French-inspired set by California-based chocolatier Sheila Kearns. Available in a collection of either 12 or 24 pieces, the whole, stemmed cherries are enveloped in rich vanilla fondant, then dipped in milk or dark Agostoni chocolate sourced from Italy. The (pun intended) cherry on top? These treats are also gluten-free and handmade only with pure, organic ingredients.

Juicy Strawberries Coated With Artisan Belgian Chocolate

When someone brings up Valentine’s Day and romance, chocolate-covered strawberries are one treat that comes to mind. Shari’s Berries’ version—which comes in either 12 or 24 pieces—takes that classic gift up a notch. Each large, ripe strawberry is either swirled in Belgian milk and white chocolate for a distinctive marble-like design, or dipped and drizzled with Belgian milk chocolate, all by hand. To top it all off, it’s packaged in a ready-to-gift luxury box.