Top 40+ Best Chocolate Desserts

The best chocolate desserts to make when that craving hits or if you want to serve a showstopper. If you're a chocoholic in search of chocolate dessert recipes, look no further!

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• Best Chocolate Desserts
• 1. Triple Chocolate Cake
• 2. No Bake Chocolate Pie
• 3. Triple Chocolate Brownies
• 4. Chocolate Ganache Cake
• 5. Chocolate Ice Cream Bar
• 6. White Chocolate Covered Strawberries
• 7. Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
• 8. Chocolate Marble Loaf Cake
• 9. Chocolate Caramel Cupcakes
• 10. Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies
• 11. Baked Chocolate Donuts With Chocolate Glaze
• 12. Chocolate Nutella Cake
• 13. Chocolate Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
• 14. Whipped Chocolate Ganache Frosting
• 15. Chocolate Raspberry Tart
• 16. German Chocolate Cake
• 17. Chocolate Hazelnut Macarons
• 18. Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies
• 19. Helen Goh's Chocolate Cake
• 20. Chocolate Hazelnut Tart
• 21. Chocolate Bonbon With Hazelnut
• 22. Brownie Muffins
• 23. Chocolate Passionfruit Tart
• 24. Chocolate Orange Bundt Cake
• 25. Hot Chocolate Bomb
• 26. Salted Caramel Chocolate Tarts
• 27. Pecan Brownies
• 28. White Chocolate Raspberry Tart
• 29. Coconut Chocolate Bundt Cake
• 30. Chocolate Cremeux
• 31. Chocolate Sponge Cake
• 32. Sacher Torte Cake
• 33. Brownie Cookies
• 34. Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins
• 35. Thick Double Chocolate Pudding
• 36. Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake
• 37. Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake
• 38. Chocolate Sheet Cake
• 39. Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies
• 40. Classic Profiteroles With Chocolate Truffle Filling
• 41. Chocolate Brioche Bread
• 42. White Chocolate Mousse
• 43. Chocolate Puff Pastry
• 44. Edible Brownie Batter
• 45. White Chocolate Brownies
• 46. Chocolate Mousse Cups
• 47. Chocolate Chip Brioche
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This list of chocolate desserts has everything you need to create the perfect chocolate dish. Chocolate cakes, cookies, pies, and more, all in one place. I only include reliable 5 star chocolate desserts that you can trust, and I can't wait to hear what you make!

Best Chocolate Desserts

1. Triple Chocolate Cake

A true showstopper. If you're looking for chocolate desserts to die for, serve this. It's perfect for birthdays, holidays, celebrations, and after-dinner desserts where you want everyone's jaws to drop. The rich chocolate ganache drip looks super professional but is actually really easy, too!

2. No Bake Chocolate Pie

You don't even need to turn the oven on to make this incredibly delicious pie! This is certainly one of those easy chocolate desserts that is worth having in your repertoire. It has all the taste and texture you could want, plus it's super simple. We all love no bake chocolate desserts.

3. Triple Chocolate Brownies

Chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate. That was the brief with these brownies, and they certainly deliver. Fudgy and dense with that trademark crinkly top and full of gooey melted chocolate chips, my only tip is to make a double batch because they will disappear fast.

4. Chocolate Ganache Cake

Satisfy any sweet tooth with this drool-worthy dessert that is both delectable and a breeze to make. Moist chocolate sponge cake is covered with the smoothest ganache frosting, and trust me when I say it will leave everyone happy.

5. Chocolate Ice Cream Bar

Try making these easy ice cream bars for a frozen chocolate dessert that looks as good as it tastes! Homemade ice cream is easier than you might think with my simple recipe, and it works perfectly in summer or when you want a refreshing treat.

6. White Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Sometimes, simple is the way forward. Strawberries dipped in chocolate make one of the easiest chocolate desserts around, and when they taste this good, it's a no-brainer.

Be sure to use the best quality white chocolate you can find, and read more about white chocolate here.

7. Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Homemade fresh cookies are one of my personal favorites because what could be better? I couldn't make a chocolate desserts list without them. I make them with brown butter to get some nutty caramel undertones and believe me when I tell you not to skip this step in the recipe.

8. Chocolate Marble Loaf Cake

An easy chocolate pound cake makes for a delicious tea-time treat or simple chocolate dessert, especially when it's this fluffy and delicious! The swirls of vanilla and chocolate cake look so beautiful, and you'll love my three-ingredient crunchy chocolate hazelnut glaze on top.

9. Chocolate Caramel Cupcakes

I dare you not to become obsessed with these chocolate cupcakes. The sticky and buttery homemade caramel sauce and caramel whipped mascarpone cream frosting are downright addictive, and you will definitely need to make several batches!

10. Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies

I love adding nuts to chocolate cookies. Pecans have such a tasty, sweet, and earthy flavor that pairs really well with chocolate. What's more, I include all my top tips for baking the best cookies from scratch so you get the perfect batch every time.

11. Baked Chocolate Donuts With Chocolate Glaze

Want to bake homemade donuts but worried about deep frying? Try these baked chocolate donuts, and you'll see how easy they are. Furthermore, there is chocolate in the dough, in the glaze, and also in the decoration, so it's a triple hit of chocolate flavor.

12. Chocolate Nutella Cake

Pure luxury awaits! Layers of moist chocolate sponge filled and smothered with the smoothest Nutella mousseline cream (German buttercream) and, finally, chopped hazelnut as decoration.

13. Chocolate Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

The rich and tangy frosting on this spectacular triple-layer chocolate cake contrasts so beautifully with the super moist sponge. The cream cheese frosting also contains no butter and comes together in just 5 minutes, so it is the perfect cake to make for a beginner baker.

14. Whipped Chocolate Ganache Frosting

Turn any dessert into a chocolate dessert! Make this easy and decadent chocolate frosting and use it on cakes, brownies, donuts, and more. A silky ganache made with good-quality chocolate and whipped cream will elevate any recipe, and it is a lot easier to make than you might think.

15. Chocolate Raspberry Tart

Whilst this impressive chocolate dessert would not look out of place in a French patisserie window, it is, surprisingly, a lot easier to make than you might think! My super simple and easy pâte sablée tart shell is filled with silky & rich chocolate ganache and a light and airy raspberry mousse. Trust me, you won't want to miss this.

16. German Chocolate Cake

Whilst you might think that this cake comes from Germany, it was actually invented by an American called Samuel German. Nevertheless, he was onto a winning formula with this moist chocolate cake loaded with butterscotch frosting loaded with pecan and coconut. What's more, it is very simple and doesn't require any skill to put together! So, if you're looking for easy chocolate desserts to impress, stop here.

17. Chocolate Hazelnut Macarons

Making homemade macarons can seem daunting, but they are well worth the effort. These dainty morsels are packed with chocolate hazelnut flavor, and they work perfectly as part of a dessert table or as gifts.

First time baking macarons? Take my macaron online class to learn the basics before you get going.

18. Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies

A sprinkle of sea salt on these tasty cookies lifts them from perfectly delicious to sublime.  The semi-sweet dark chocolate chips and chopped walnuts work perfectly together, and the chewy texture is my favorite part. Bake these indulgent cookies and enjoy them during those darker evenings as we move into fall and winter.

19. Helen Goh's Chocolate Cake

The famous chocolate cake by Helen Goh had to be on this list; it is simply delicious and one of my personal favorite recipes. It includes a secret ingredient that really lifts the chocolate flavor, and it is super rich and decadent.

20. Chocolate Hazelnut Tart

Here's a chocolate tart that looks very fancy, but you don't even need to turn the oven on! I love no-bake chocolate desserts; they always free up so much time and effort. The no-bake hazelnut crust and super quick filling could be easier.

21. Chocolate Bonbon With Hazelnut

Homemade bonbons are the perfect bite-size chocolate treat to serve with coffee after dinner, but they also can be the most adorable handmade gift. They are really versatile, too; once you know how to make them, you can create your own flavor pairings and keep going.

22. Brownie Muffins

Crackly on the top, chewy on the edges, and fudgy in the center, this 7-ingredient Brownie Muffins recipe is a brownie lover's dream! Baked in a large muffin pan, they are full of decadent chocolate, perfectly balanced with a dash of salt, and downright gooey good! These muffins are like big chocolate dessert bombs just waiting to be topped with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate!

23. Chocolate Passionfruit Tart

Sweet exotic fruits and dark chocolate are a flavor combination made in heaven, and this passionfruit chocolate tart is no exception. My signature chocolate Pâte Sablée (sweet shortcrust pastry) is filled with the most incredible passionfruit curd filling and topped with a beautiful chocolate shard garnish. What's more, this fancy French tart is actually not that hard!

24. Chocolate Orange Bundt Cake

You could make this festive chocolate dessert at Christmas as it has delicious spices baked into it, including cinnamon and star anise. The candied orange zest, candied orange slices, and chocolate glaze make it super pretty to look at, too.

25. Hot Chocolate Bomb

On those cozy, colder nights, make this hot chocolate bomb as a dessert! It's the ultimate comfort drink and can also be the perfect edible gift for your loved ones. It might seem complex, but my detailed step-by-step recipe talks you through exactly how to temper chocolate and make these delicious chocolate desserts.

26. Salted Caramel Chocolate Tarts

Hands up, who else loves salted caramel? I am a huge fan, and I love how it tames the intense sweetness of caramel and stops it from being too overpowering. These beautiful tartlets are surely going to be popular at dinner parties as they're so pretty and dainty.

27. Pecan Brownies

This Fudgy Pecan Brownies recipe is a time saver for Thanksgiving, that might just become your favorite Brownie recipe all year round! The brownie is the perfect combination of thick, fudge, and gooey inside and crinkly, crispy top with intense chocolate taste, crunchy pecans, and a pinch of cinnamon. It is rich, but very well balanced in sweetness!

28. White Chocolate Raspberry Tart

And if you love white chocolate and raspberry together, you also have to try this tart. The crisp and buttery tart shell is the perfect texture contrast to the silky white chocolate and raspberry ganache filling. I love to top it with a white chocolate decoration and an edible flower to make it even prettier.

29. Coconut Chocolate Bundt Cake

The best bit about this chocolate coconut cake is the secret coconut tunnel your guests will find in the middle when they take a slice. Plus, this chocolate dessert is juicy, festive and beginner-friendly too.

30. Chocolate Cremeux

Here's a classic French dessert recipe for you, made from just five simple ingredients. You can enjoy silky, rich Crémeux au Chocolat on its own or as a cake filling, tart filling, macaron filling, or with any other dessert you fancy. But whilst you might think it will be complicated to make, you can actually make this crave-worthy chocolate cream in just 15 minutes!

31. Chocolate Sponge Cake

If you are looking for a basic chocolate sponge with which you can build your own spectacular cake creation - here you are. My chocolate sponge recipe is simple and delicious, and what's more, I give you all my top tips for baking it perfectly every time.

32. Sacher Torte Cake

Anyone who has been to Austria and tried their famous Sacher Torte cake will know how tasty it is, and now you can make it yourself. I created this recipe after sampling the original Viennese specialty cake, and I can never stop after just one slice. The rich, dense, and flavorful sponge is layered with a fine coating of apricot jam and then cloaked in a smooth chocolate glaze. Simply put, it's sublime!

33. Brownie Cookies

These deliciously fudgy chocolate crinkle cookies are like all the best bits of brownies and cookies in one bite. I like to sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top to enhance and balance the flavors but be warned, it makes them crazy addictive.

34. Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins

Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are a deliciously moist and flavorful chocolate dessert to make in pumpkin season! Baking with pumpkin results in perfectly light and moist muffins with gooey melted chocolate chips nestled in; it's just so dreamy.

35. Thick Double Chocolate Pudding

You had me at Double Chocolate. This pudding is dense, velvety, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! And what's more, it is an ideal chocolate dessert for a dinner party as it can be prepared ahead and chilled in the fridge until you need to serve it. You could garnish it with shaved chocolate or even some fresh berries to make it even more spectacular.

36. Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake

I can't decide what the best part of this recipe is: the texture, the flavor, or the fact it doesn't need a water bath. The creamy peanut butter filling is beyond decadent, and the peanut butter chocolate cheesecake crust is perfectly crisp. The ganache topping gives some serious peanut butter cup vibes, and I guarantee you'll want to make this again and again.

37. Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake

Try this showstopper of a chocolate dessert that is a delectable combination of chocolate cake, chocolate fudge, and chocolate and white chocolate mousse. Doesn't it sound divine? You do have to plan some time to let each layer set before adding the next, but the stunning result is well worth it.

38. Chocolate Sheet Cake

A sheet cake is one of those easy chocolate desserts you can almost throw together and then slather in chocolate buttercream frosting before serving. This recipe is spiked with cinnamon to give it a subtle warmth, and I love the hint of festivity that brings. It's a perfect party cake, and kids and grown-ups alike with love it.

39. Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies

My love affair with chocolate peanut butter shows no signs of slowing down, and a chocolate peanut butter cookie is my latest addiction. Perfect with a glass of cold milk, I can't seem to stop baking these. It's an easy and basic chocolate cookie recipe, but we use peanut butter chips to give that amazing added flavor. Trust me, you'll love them!

40. Classic Profiteroles With Chocolate Truffle Filling

Perfect choux buns are piped with a thick and rich chocolate truffle filling and smothered in ganache; this chocolate dessert is certainly not for the faint-hearted! But using the right dark chocolate makes all the difference, and the sweetness is perfectly balanced. Serve a pile of these chocolate profiteroles at a dinner party, and your guests will love you.

41. Chocolate Brioche Bread

For those who love chocolate in every form, this chocolate brioche is a must-try. The soft, buttery dough is woven with ribbons of dark chocolate and a sprinkle of cocoa powder, adding layers of rich chocolatey goodness. Whether enjoyed warm for breakfast or as an afternoon pick-me-up, this brioche twist is a treat you won't want to miss.

42. White Chocolate Mousse

Looking for an easy no no-bake chocolate dessert? These elegant white chocolate mousse cups are just what you need. Fluffy mousse, infused with rich white chocolate and a hint of vanilla, melts in your mouth with every spoonful. Topped with a dollop of chantilly cream and delicate white chocolate shavings, they are perfect for any occasion.

43. Chocolate Puff Pastry

If you love chocolate sweets, you'll be excited about this chocolate puff pastry recipe. With only two main ingredients, it transforms store-bought puff pastry into something special by loading it with rich chocolate chips and then baking it into golden brown flakey perfection. It's simple, quick, and so good!

44. Edible Brownie Batter

Love eating brownie batter, but worry about the risks? No need to be with this easy edible brownie batter recipe. It’s loaded with all the fudgy, chocolatey flavor you love, but skips the raw eggs and untreated flour. With just a few pantry staples, you can whip up a batch in about 10 minutes.

45. White Chocolate Brownies

White chocolate brownies are a fun twist on traditional brownies. Packed with creamy white chocolate, they are an ooey gooey fudgy treat that’ll have you hooked. This recipe is always a hit! So, whether you're a lover of white chocolate or want to try something new these brownies are a must-try for chocolate lovers.

46. Chocolate Mousse Cups

Made with only five ingredients, if you need a super easy dessert that looks and tastes incredible, these chocolate mousse cups will do the trick. Packed with rich dark chocolate and topped with creamy Chantilly cream, they are a chocolate lover's dream. Plus, you can whip them up in just a few minutes!

47. Chocolate Chip Brioche

This twist on the classic French brioche layers the buttery dough with rich chocolate chips. As a result, bakes up soft, buttery, and full of the chocolate flavor you love. It's an incredibly delicious sweet treat that you can serve for breakfast, brunch, or after dinner.

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