Here are the finest large and small chocolate treats to indulge in whenever you crave cocoa. We have extensive experience testing and refining these exquisite chocolate dessert concepts—they are all sumptuous, lavish, and memorable. Despite resembling delicacies from upscale bakeries, these decadent chocolate desserts are surprisingly straightforward. In this comprehensive compilation of top chocolate dessert recipes, you’ll find our preferred individual chocolate treats, effortless crowd-pleasing chocolate desserts, sophisticated party-centric chocolate delicacies, and much more.
Mini Flourless Chocolate Cakes
Impress your visitors with these effortless yet incredibly indulgent miniature flourless cakes. They pay homage to a well-liked restaurant dessert option, boasting minimal preparation time, a soufflé-like consistency, and a blend of three chocolate varieties. A hint of coffee liqueur is added to enhance the bittersweet chocolate flavor in these personal chocolate desserts.
Chocolate-Hazelnut Bacon Layer Cake
This extravagant chocolate dessert, perfect for gatherings, draws inspiration from the beloved chocolate-hazelnut spread for its cake base, then elevates it with a touch of savory bacon. It may sound unconventional, but one bite will make you question why you hadn’t paired these contrasting flavors sooner.
Hot Chocolate Bombs with Marshmallows
While we don’t typically follow every social media food trend, we were captivated by the hot chocolate bombs craze that emerged in late 2020. Despite its appearance of sophistication, this individual chocolate dessert is simple to create. To craft your own, coat a mold with melted chocolate, freeze until solid, fill with cocoa mix and preferred hot chocolate add-ins, and seal with another chocolate shell using melted chocolate. Whether as a culinary gift or a personal treat, this chocolate dessert concept is truly exceptional.
Ina’s Boston Cream Pie
Renowned cookbook author and TV personality, Ina, excels at reinventing classic dishes with innovative twists, both sweet and savory. In this recipe from her latest book, Modern Comfort Food, she enhances the traditional Boston cream pie by soaking the cake in an orange juice-Grand Marnier syrup. Combined with the dessert’s other delightful components, this creation is a true culinary masterpiece.
Chocolate Chip-Cookie Dough Truffles
A show of hands for those who have indulged in raw cookie dough before baking. If you’re among those who have, these truffles might just be the ultimate chocolate dessert for you. Shape eggless chocolate chip cookie dough into spheres, then coat them in rich chocolate. Yes, please!
Chocolate Cake Donuts
Craving a dessert for breakfast? These wholesome mini donuts offer a burst of chocolate in every bite. Glazed with chocolate or powdered sugar, these treats incorporate nutritious ingredients like low-fat yogurt, egg whites, and white whole wheat flour. With their health-conscious elements and baking method instead of frying, each serving amounts to just 155 calories.
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Fudgy Brownies
Elevate traditional fudge brownies by selecting from a range of 10 distinct flavor variations for these classic individual chocolate treats. Whether you prefer minty, malted, fruity, or rocky road, our customizable brownies are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
Triple-Chocolate Cake with Peppermint Ganache
This exquisite triple chocolate bundt cake is adorned with a luscious chocolate peppermint ganache and delicate peppermint bark pieces. Whether for a festive occasion or any time of the year, this recipe stands out as the ultimate chocolate dessert.
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
These visually stunning crinkle cookies are surprisingly easy to prepare with just 7 ingredients. The key is rolling these chocolate treats in a combination of granulated and powdered sugar to achieve a vibrant, snow-kissed appearance. With a quick baking time of 8 minutes, these cookies are a delightful treat that won’t keep you waiting.
Dark Chocolate Pudding
Bid farewell to store-bought pudding cups and savor the rich flavors of this effortless homemade chocolate dessert. This creamy delight is a crowd-pleaser, requiring only 20 minutes to prepare and can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
Triple-Chocolate Cookies
Who can resist a double dose of chocolate goodness? These chocolate cookies are elegantly finished with an additional drizzle of melted chocolate. The addition of chopped nuts provides a buttery, nutty essence that elevates each bite into a decadent chocolate dessert experience.
Chocolate Cake
Set aside the convenience of boxed cake mixes and opt for this simple cocoa cake recipe that serves a crowd of 12. With just 10 basic ingredients, this homemade cake is the ideal choice for impromptu gatherings.
Chocolate-Peanut Ice Cream Cake
The harmonious combination of peanut butter and chocolate in candy bars and cookies inspired this cool and creamy dessert. This make-ahead chocolate treat can be swiftly prepared in 20 minutes and left to chill in the freezer for up to a week.
Triple-Decker Decadence
When a single or double dose of chocolate isn’t enough, indulge in this ultra-decadent chocolate dessert. These triple-decker delights, featuring layers of chocolate cookies sandwiched with homemade chocolate ganache, will linger in your dreams long after the last bite. Don’t be deterred by the hint of black pepper; it enhances and enriches the sweetness of the cookie dough.
French Silk Pie
This beloved chocolate pie is a crowd-pleaser, garnering rave reviews from BH&G fans. With simple ingredients like butter, eggs, sugar, flour, cream, and chocolate, you can create this impressive silk pie that never fails to impress.
Chocolate-Cherry Stack Cake
Indulge in this sophisticated chocolate dessert featuring layers of rich chocolate cake filled with creamy cherry-flavored frosting. Topped with chocolate-covered cherries, this dessert is a visual and flavorful delight.
Chocolate Cheesecake Bars
While classic New York Cheesecake is delightful on its own, these cheesecake bars take it up a notch by incorporating five sources of chocolate. The crust, made from finely crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, sets the stage for a decadent treat enhanced with melted chocolate, mini chocolate chips, and chocolate liqueur.
Chocolate Blitzen
A cocktail in the form of a chocolate milkshake? Count us in! This boozy chocolate dessert combines chocolate ice cream, Irish cream liqueur, dark créme de cacao, and vodka for a delightful post-dinner indulgence.
Chocolate-Lover’s Cake
No compilation of top chocolate dessert recipes is complete without a layer cake infused with chocolate in both the batter and frosting. This rich version is topped with chocolate-butter frosting, chocolate curls, and raspberries, making it the ultimate choice for chocolate enthusiasts.
Ultimate Chocolate-Dipped Cookies
Take your chocolate dessert experience to the next level by dipping cookies in even more chocolate. These cookies, featuring cocoa powder and chocolate chips, truly live up to their “ultimate” title. For an added touch of luxury, coat each baked and cooled cookie in a luscious chocolate ganache.
Double-Chocolate Mascarpone-Raspberry Pie
Encased in flaky pastry, this velvety chocolate dessert is adorned with fresh raspberries and silky white chocolate whipped cream. With a double dose of chocolate and a glossy finish from melted raspberry jam, this bakery-quality pie is not only delicious but also visually stunning.