30 Dark Chocolate Desserts

Plenty of bittersweet chocolate and a healthy dose of cocoa powder give this tart lots of chocolaty goodness, while creamy almond mascarpone makes it even more decadent.

These chocolaty bars have three luscious layers -- one nutty and chewy, another thick and fudgy, and one smooth and creamy.

These gooey-center, intensely chocolate cakes make an elegant dessert for a special dinner party.

These cute little puffs cook in hot oil for only 1 minute, just long enough to melt the bittersweet chocolate inside and crisp the edges.

The roasty-toasty coffee-flavor liqueur in this luscious pie brings out wonderful flavor in both the chocolate and the pecans.

This sumptuous dark chocolate bread pudding -- made with buttery challah bread -- is infused with a bold bourbon-spiked syrup.

Gianduja, a chocolate and hazelnut spread from Italy, adds magnificent flavor to this smooth-as-silk cake.

A crunchy chocolate crust is filled with creamy peanut butter and doused in a rich chocolate ganache. Garnish the tart with chopped peanuts for a simple but pretty finish.

Think of these cute little pockets as the cookie version of chocolate-covered cherries. A bittersweet chocolate drizzle and sliced toasted almonds create a dazzling garnish.

The dough for these chocolaty cookies is rolled in powdered sugar before baking, giving the tops of the cookies a striking crackled appearance.

Cinnamon and ancho chile -- a mild, slightly smoky Mexican chile pepper -- add heat to these creamy custards.

Scrumptious chocolate cupcakes are filled with fresh raspberries and covered in a rich and creamy truffle-chocolate icing.

Use Dutch chocolate cocoa powder instead of other cocoa powders to give this mouthwatering dessert richer, more intense chocolate flavor.

These pecan-flecked brownies are topped with melted chocolate and a tempting drizzle of caramel.

The soft, silky richness of ganache poured over the top of these decadent bars creates a wonderful gooey contrast to the chewy chocolate filling and crumb crust.

These irresistible bars feature three luscious layers: fudgy brownie, hazelnut-flecked caramel, and a topping of satiny dark chocolate.

A buttery layer of caramel and pecans tops a crisp chocolate cookie crust. Bonus: Prep takes just 20 minutes.

These melt-in-your-mouth cookies get a triple blast of rich flavor thanks to two types of chocolate and a splash of coffee liqueur.

Toasted hazelnuts top these mousse-crowned cookies -- the ideal blend of elegance, flavor, and beauty.

Rolled in crunchy chopped almonds, these decadent cookies are filled with velvety ganache.

This quick and easy dessert starts with store-bought angel food cake. Chocolate drizzle spiked with a touch of orange liqueur adds an elegant twist.

The aromatic autumn flavors of cinnamon and pumpkin in the creamy filling partner flawlessly with the chocolate layers in this beautiful cake.

A scoop of icy whipped coffee cream adds a sophisticated touch to these irresistible brownies.

Crisp double-chocolate cookies are dipped in mouthwatering melted chocolate.

This is our richest, most moist, "chocolatiest" cake ever. Try it with our classic Chocolate-Sour Cream Frosting or top it with another favorite.

A whisper of cinnamon adds an undercurrent of scrumptious mystery to these seriously chocolate brownies.

One of the easiest garnishes is grated chocolate. Grab a fine or microplane grater and hold a chocolate bar over the dessert. Grate the chocolate over the edges of the serving plate as well. For extra chocolate flavor, use bittersweet chocolate for the sprinkles.

Turn fudgy bittersweet cupcakes on their head. Enrobe them with rich ganache and you've made an easy yet elegant dessert.

The bold flavors of cloves, molasses, and bittersweet chocolate complement each other without being overpowering in this gingerbreadlike dessert. For an extra dramatic touch, serve blood orange slices with the cake.

A chocolate mousse is subtly enhanced by the additions of honey and brandy. Topped with a raspberry-orange sauce, this dessert is the height of sophistication -- all in a 20-minute prep time.