For some chocolate is the pinnacle of desserts. For others, it’s an occasional craving. Whether you’re a full-blown fanatic or just in the mood for a treat, there’s a recipe for you on this list.
11 Chocolate Dessert Recipes
Flourless Chocolate Cake with Candied Pumpkin Seeds & Whipped Cream
This easy flourless chocolate cake combines a rich flavor and a cakey texture. To take it to the next level, we’re topping it with homemade whipped cream and candied pepitas.
Chocolate Coconut Custard with Toasted Coconut Chips
This creamy custard gets its sweet, nutty flavor from a duo of coconut milk and semi-sweet chocolate—slowly mixed with eggs to develop its deliciously light, pudding-like texture.
Chocolate Orange Crinkle Cookies with Walnuts
To give these delicious cookies their distinct crinkled appearance, you’ll roll the dough (made with chocolate chips, orange zest, and crunchy walnuts) into balls, then coat them in powdered sugar before baking, allowing cracks to form as they spread out and rise in the oven.
Chocolate Brownies with Peanut Butter & Cherry Swirl
These irresistible brownies get a rich, sweet lift from the ultimate classic combination of smooth peanut butter spread and fruity jam. We used sour cherry, but try using your favorite jam to make this recipe your own.
Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies with Peanut Butter & Honey
For these irresistibly sweet nutty cookies, you’ll use your thumb to create a well in the dough before baking. After baking, we fill each well with a crunchy peanut and honey spread.
Five-Ingredient Chocolate Truffles
Chocolate and cream get an extra flavor boost from added liqueur in this minimalist truffle recipe.
Molten chocolate cakes are warm, gooey, and a little bit retro. This recipe only has five ingredients. It’s simple to prepare, but feels fancy when you serve it. The best of both worlds.
Chocolate Pot De Crème Recipe with Red Wine
Red wine and chocolate share the spotlight in this comforting, creamy dessert.
Chocolate Chip Crumb Cake with Sour Cream & Cinnamon
For a more subtle chocolate dessert, try this warm, well-spiced crumb cake. This delicious chocolate chip cake features an irresistible crumb topping of melted butter, brown sugar, and oats.
Serious chocolate fans will love this elegant tart. We topped a shortbread crust with chocolate ganache and accented it with sea salt.
One-Pot Chocolate & Chipotle Beef Chili
Not in the mood for sweets? You don’t have to miss out on the fun. This savory chili gets its enticing depth from semi-sweet chocolate chips.
