Chocolate: Our Greatest Hits

Rich and luxurious, dark and intoxicating, chocolate adds decadent flavor to any delicious dessert. We've compiled our favorite chocolate desserts for you to try. These desserts—including cakes and mousse, cookies and tarts—are sure to be a hit.


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How to Make Chocolate Pie
How to Melt Chocolate for Dipped Cookies
Espresso Tarts

Espresso-laced buttery pastry dough provides the shell for our rich filling of coffee liqueur-infused chocolate. Top with our homemade chocolate ganache and a cute chocolate-covered coffee bean. Freeze for up to three months.

Makes: 36 servings
Yield: 36 tarts
Prep: 50 mins
Bake: 15 mins 325°
Cool: 5 mins
Hot Cocoa Souffle with Coffee Ice Cream

This light and airy hot chocolate-inspired souffle is impossible to resist. Serve coffee ice cream on the side, or place a few scoops in the center before serving for a chocolate dessert that's melty and magical.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 35 mins
Bake: 40 mins 350°F
Chocolate-Cherry Biscotti

Chocolate and cherries make a delicious combination when used in this classic Italian biscotti recipe. Dip in melted chocolate before serving with your favorite coffee drink.

Makes: 40 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Bake: 18 mins to 20 mins 375°F
Stand: 1 hr
Chocolate-Espresso Tiramisu

This classic Italian dessert gets an updated twist when made with chocolate and espresso in place of coffee. Topped with chocolate-covered coffee beans, our recipe is a java-lover's dream.

Makes: 12 servings
Prep: 40 mins
Stand: 30 mins
Bake: 15 mins 350°
How to Make Chocolate Pie

The secret to this decadent chocolate pie lies in its use of high-quality unsweetened chocolate. By adding sugar and flavorings yourself, you'll get the rich chocolate flavor you're looking for.

Triple-Chocolate Cookies

Who doesn’t love chocolate with a little chocolate on top? An extra drizzle of melted chocolate adds an elegant finish to our pecan-laced, bite-size cookies.

Makes: 60 servings
Yield: 60 cookies
Prep: 40 mins
Bake: 9 mins 350°F per batch
Stand: 30 mins
Four-Layer Caramel-Crunch Nougat Brownies

These decadent brownies layer a few of our favorite things—chewy caramel, creamy marshmallow, and a rich, fudgy topping. With this many layers, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Makes: 64 servings
Yield: 64 brownies
Prep: 50 mins
Bake: 15 mins 350°F
Chill: 2 hrs
Decadent Chocolate Doughnuts

Finally, you can indulge in chocolate doughnuts and skip the guilt. Our easy-to-make mini donuts are drenched in a chocolate or powdered sugar glaze and still come in at less than 200 calories per serving. By baking instead of frying, you cut both the calories and fat.

Yield: 36 doughnuts
Prep: 40 mins
Cool: 2 mins per batch
Bake: 6 mins 375°F per batch
Mini Flourless Chocolate Cakes

Impress your guests with these simple-to-make, and utterly indulgent, miniature flourless cakes. They’ve got it all—minimal prep time, souffle-like texture, and three kinds of chocolate. These single-serve cakes are the perfect finish to any special meal.

Makes: 9 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Cool: 40 mins
Bake: 20 mins 350°
The Very Best Ever Chocolate Ice Cream

We don't call just any recipe "the very best ever." Our version of rich chocolate ice cream melds together the flavors of cocoa and vanilla for a rich and creamy taste and texture. Minimal prep time means this recipe is as simple as it is delicious.

Makes: 16 servings
Yield: 2 quarts
Prep: 20 mins
Chill: 8 hrs to 24 hrs
Freeze: Per manufacturer's directions
Chocolate-Chipotle Brownies

Chipotle chile pepper adds a spicy kick of flavor to this delicious brownie recipe. A combination of coffee, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and chocolate offer warm, complex flavor in every bite.

Makes: 32 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Bake: 35 mins to 40 mins 325°F
Chocolate-Peanut Ice Cream Cake

Peanut butter and chocolate make a great combination, and they come together wonderfully in this delicious make-ahead dessert. This pie is simple to prepare and keeps in the freezer for up to a week.

Makes: 12 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Cool: 15 mins
Freeze: 5 hrs 30 mins
Raspberry French Silk Pie Bars

Get the taste of French silk pie in bite-size bars. These creamy treats are topped with a raspberry ganache and made with a chocolate-crumb crust.

Yield: 32 bars
Prep: 40 mins
Bake: 10 mins 375°F
Chill: 2 hrs
Triple-Decker Decadence

If a single (or even double) dose of chocolate simply won’t do, turn to this triple-chocolate confection featuring rich and luxurious chocolate cookies stacked between layers of homemade chocolate ganache.

Yield: about 14 cookie stacks
Prep: 40 mins
Chill: 1 hr 30 mins
Bake: 8 mins 350°F per batch
Chocolate-Cherry Stack Cake

Creamy cherry-flavor frosting is layered between tiers of rich chocolate cake, making this dessert absolutely unforgettable. Chocolate-covered cherries make a gorgeous topper.

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 40 mins
Bake: 22 mins 350°F
Cool: 10 mins
Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

Finely crushed chocolate sandwich cookies make up the crust of these scrumptious cheesecake bars. This rich and creamy chocolate dessert uses both semisweet chocolate pieces and chocolate liqueur to get its smooth and irresistible flavor.

Yield: 24 bars
Prep: 20 mins
Stand: 15 mins
Chill: 4 hrs
Classic Whoopie Pies

This classic combination of cocoa-rich cookie rounds and creamy powdered sugar filling is a tasty throwback to desserts gone by. For evenly sized cookies, use a small ice cream scoop to drop the cookie dough onto the sheet.

Makes: 16 servings
Yield: about 16 sandwich cookies
Prep: 45 mins
Bake: 10 mins 350°F
Chocolate-Lover's Cake

Every dessert-lover knows just how smooth and intoxicating chocolate cake tastes. This version is topped with chocolate-butter frosting, chocolate curls, and raspberries, adding a fresh taste to this fudgy delight.

Makes: 16 servings
Prep: 50 mins
Cool: 20 mins
Bake: 25 mins 350°F
Ultimate Chocolate-Dipped Cookies

For the ultimate chocolate dessert, turn to these decadent cookies. Chocolate chips, melted chocolate, and a coating of chocolate ganache make them a triple delight.

Yield: about 72 cookies
Prep: 40 mins
Bake: 8 mins 350°F per batch
Chocolate-Ancho Creme Brulee

Ancho chile pepper adds a delightful kick to this luscious creme brulee recipe. Bake until top of custard is hardened, then top with a cinnamon-sugar mixture to finish.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Bake: 35 mins 325°F
Chill: 1 hr
How to Melt Chocolate for Dipped Cookies

Watch our how-to video to learn the secret to melting rich chocolate for delicious dipped cookies. From picking out the right chocolate to finding the perfect timing, we'll help you master this kitchen technique.

Double-Chocolate Mascarpone-Raspberry Pie

Nestled in flaky pastry, this silky pie is topped with raspberries and luscious white chocolate whipped cream. With double the chocolate, this delicious pie is even more irresistible.

Makes: 10 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Bake: 14 mins 450°F
Chill: 3 hrs to 24 hrs
So-Easy Chocolate Souffle

Anyone can make this simple sweet—it calls for just four ingredients. Light and airy and filled with semisweet chocolate, no one will guess this impressive-looking dessert can be made in 30 minutes or less.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Bake: 12 mins to 15 mins 400°F
Microwave: 2 mins
Chocolate-Crusted Chocolate Tarts

Flavored honey gives the creamy chocolate filling in these decadent tarts a unique twist. Chocolate wafers and ground hazelnuts make a delicious pastry crust.

Makes: 12 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Bake: 25 mins 325°F
Cool: 30 mins
Terrific Toffee

Two different kinds of chocolate and toasted almonds fill these delicious buttery toffee bits. This classic candy is a snap to make—and it tastes delicious, too.

Makes: 36 servings
Yield: about 2 pounds (36 servings)
Prep: 15 mins
Cool: 1 hr
Cook: 15 mins
Chocolate-Caramel Fondue

Semisweet chocolate and caramel ice cream topping collide in this delicious chocolate fondue recipe. For easy dippers, try cake cubes, pretzels, salted peanut candy bars, dried fruit, marshmallows, biscotti, fruit, and crispy marshmallow treats.

Makes: 12 servings
Yield: 3-1/4 cups
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 2 hrs Low
Double-Deck Chocolate Custards

Our velvety chocolate custard layers are the perfect dessert for any heavy meal. Not only are these elegant custards delicious, but they are simple to make, too (just six ingredients!).

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Chill: 2 hrs plus 4 hours
Bittersweet Mousse

Bittersweet dark chocolate mousse finds its match when served with a side of sweet fruit. Try our Cinnamon Poached Pears with this lusciously light dessert.

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Chill: 2 hrs to 24 hrs
Cool: 15 mins
Cheesecake Brownies

Layer classic brownies with creamy cheesecake for a fresh twist on this traditional favorite. Fudgy frosting tops these chocolaty confections.

Makes: 32 servings
Yield: Makes 32 brownies
Prep: 40 mins
Bake: 10 mins 325° plus 30 minutes
Decadent Chocolate Mixed Nut Pie

A buttery pecan and chocolate filling makes this pie an irresistible treat. Drizzle chocolate sauce on top for a pretty finishing touch.

Makes: 10 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Bake: 25 mins to 35 mins 350°F
Chocolate-Malted Mousse

Malted milk balls make a comeback in this chocolaty mousse served with cocoa-flavor whipped cream. Top each serving with more of the old-fashioned candy to mirror the flavors found in this delicious dessert.

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Cool: 30 mins
Chill: 1 hr to 24 hrs
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