10 Best Sourdough Valentine’s Day Recipes

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Nothing says love like homemade sourdough treats, and Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to bake something special. From strawberry cheesecake sweet rolls to heart-shaped pancakes and love letter pastries, these sourdough Valentine’s Day recipes are as fun to make as they are to eat. Whether you’re craving something chocolatey, fruity, or a little extra festive, there’s a delicious treat here for you. 

So grab your active sourdough starter, pick one of these 10 simple sourdough recipes, and enjoy the day with your loved ones in the best way possible! Hopefully, your sourdough love just keeps growing.

 1.Strawberry Cheesecake Sourdough Sweet Rolls

These heart-shaped sourdough strawberry cheesecake sweet rolls are soft, fluffy, and perfect for Valentine’s Day or a special breakfast. 

The dough, made with sourdough starter (active or discard), can be long-fermented overnight or baked immediately with baking powder and soda. A creamy cheesecake filling and homemade strawberry sauce add sweetness, while the tangy sourdough balances the flavors. 

Baked in a cast iron skillet and drizzled with a powdered sugar glaze, these rolls are irresistible. Prep them the night before for an easy morning treat. Serve warm with coffee or tea, and enjoy a delicious homemade indulgence!

2. Raspberry Cinnamon Rolls

Raspberry lemon sourdough cinnamon rolls are soft, fluffy, and perfect for a Valentine’s breakfast or dessert. Made with a flexible sourdough dough, they can be prepped the night before or baked right away. 

The filling combines raspberries, sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch, while the topping is a choice of lemon glaze or lemon cream cheese frosting. 

The dough can be mixed in a stand mixer or by hand with stretch-and-folds. After rising overnight, bake at 375°F for 25 minutes. Serve warm with coffee or tea for a sweet, tangy treat your family will love. 

Here’s a more detailed recipe for raspberry cinnamon rolls if you’d like to try it.

3. Sourdough Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies

These sourdough discard raspberry thumbprint cookies are a simple, delicious way to use up extra sourdough and homemade jam. The dough comes together quickly with butter, sugar, sourdough discard, egg, vanilla, flour, baking soda, and salt. 

Chill for at least 30 minutes, or ferment longer for added benefits. 

Shape into rounds or hearts, roll in sugar, and make an indentation for jam. 

Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, these cookies are sweet, slightly tangy, and easy to make ahead. Enjoy them fresh or freeze for later. So, why not give these thumbprint cookies a try this Valentines Day?

4. Sourdough Discard Strawberry Muffins

These sourdough discard strawberry muffins are soft and fluffy, the perfect sourdough recipe to unravel together this Valentine’s Day. 

The batter combines sourdough discard, sour cream, eggs, sugar, oil, flour, baking soda, salt, and fresh or frozen strawberries. Mix the wet and dry ingredients separately, then gently fold in the berries. 

Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Sprinkle sugar on top for extra sweetness. For a fermented version, let the batter rest overnight. Enjoy them fresh or freeze for later. 

These muffins are great for breakfast with fruit and yogurt or as a quick snack anytime.

5. Sourdough Discard Crepes

You’ll love these sourdough discard crepes for Valentine’s Day. Because they’re light, tender, and filled with a sweet, creamy filling. 

Made with eggs, sourdough discard, butter, salt, and milk or buttermilk, they cook up beautifully in a cast iron skillet. 

The filling blends softened cream cheese and powdered sugar, while the fruit topping simmers strawberries (or other berries) with sugar and cornstarch for a thick, sweet finish. 

Roll them up, top with fruit and whipped cream, and enjoy a simple yet special breakfast with your loved ones. 

Leftovers store well in the fridge or freezer for an easy treat later. 

6. Heart-Shaped Sourdough Donuts

You’re going to love these heart-shaped sourdough donuts for Valentine’s Day! Soft, fluffy, and made from scratch, they rise overnight for better digestion and incredible flavor. In the morning, cut out heart shapes, fry until golden, and coat with a strawberry glaze or vanilla glaze with jam filling. Fry at 350-375°F for the perfect texture. 

These homemade donuts take flavor and freshness to a whole new level—better than any store-bought version. They’re what you need for a festive breakfast or party, a really fun way to celebrate with your loved ones. Store leftovers or freeze before glazing to enjoy later. 

7. Sourdough Love Letter Pastries

Sourdough love letter pastries are a fun and festive treat for Valentine’s Day. They’ve got a buttery, flaky sourdough pastry dough filled with strawberry or raspberry jam, all shaped to look like little love letters. 

The dough comes together with just five simple ingredients—flour, sugar, salt, butter, and sourdough discard. After chilling, you roll it out, cut it into squares, add the filling, fold them up, and seal each one with a tiny dough heart. Bake until golden, drizzle with a simple glaze, and enjoy. 

They’re perfect for a Valentine’s breakfast or party and taste just as good as they look—you’ll love every last bite!

8. Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

This homemade vanilla ice cream is super easy and perfect for summer. With just four simple ingredients—cream, milk, vanilla, and your choice of maple syrup or cane sugar—it comes together in seconds and churns into creamy soft serve in about an hour. 

No eggs, no pre-mixing, just pour everything into your ice cream maker and let it do its thing.

Try mixing in fruit, chocolate chips, or coffee for fun flavors. 

Serve it with fresh fruit, chocolate syrup, or over pie. It stores in the freezer for up to a month, but honestly, it probably won’t last that long!

9. Pink Swirled Artisan Sourdough Bread

This pink swirled sourdough bread gets its color from beetroot powder—no artificial dyes here! It’s a fun and festive bread for Valentine’s Day, especially alongside sourdough pasta and homemade spaghetti sauce. 

The recipe is beginner-friendly, following a simple artisan sourdough process. You’ll mix up two doughs (one pink, one plain), layer and swirl them, then let the dough ferment before baking. 

Bake it in a hot Dutch oven or on a sheet pan with steam for a crisp crust and soft inside. Add a heart-shaped score for a cute touch. It works great for a homemade Valentine’s dinner!

10. Heart Shaped Chocolate Chip Sourdough Pancakes

What could be better for a Valentine’s Day breakfast than sourdough pancakes in a heart shape? Nothing! Made with sourdough discard, buttermilk, eggs, and chocolate chips, they’re light, fluffy, and perfectly sweet. You can mix the batter the night before for easier digestion or whip it up fresh in the morning. 

Cook them in heart-shaped molds on a buttered skillet, flipping once the edges set. Serve with strawberry sauce, maple syrup, or your favorite toppings. Store leftovers in the fridge, and if you don’t have heart molds, you can easily make your own with tin foil.

With a few basic supplies like bowls, a sharp knife, and a piece of parchment paper (for some recipes), you’re ready to bake. Understanding dough rest and how your home’s temperature affects fermentation is just as important. It helps you make the right adjustments for the best results.

And the best part? You don’t even have to leave home. With an active sourdough starter or discard, you can make Valentine’s Day special without spending a fortune.