12 Seriously Sensational Chocolate Desserts

Zesty orange peels and high-quality chocolate create a custard-like texture in this loving dessert.

Get the recipe at Eating Richly.

Dig into toasted coconuts and melted dark chocolate adorned with crystallized ginger that will set perfectly on the dinner table, and even better in your stomach.

Ingredients
2 (14 ounces each) cans coconut milk
8 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup dark chocolate
2 tablespoons crystallized ginger, finely chopped

Directions
Heat oven to 300°F. Arrange eight (6-oz) ceramic or ovenproof ramekins in a baking dish with sides at least 2 inches high.

Heat coconut milk over medium heat until steaming. Be careful not to heat too quickly or the milk will scorch the bottom of the pan. Meanwhile, in a stainless steel bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until smooth. Once coconut milk is steaming, remove from heat, add chocolate, and whisk until chocolate has melted completely. Slowly pour the milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly, to allow the milk to gradually bring up the temperature of the yolks so they don’t scramble. Once the mixture is smooth, pour it into the ramekins. Sprinkle on ginger, distributing evenly.

Place baking dish on the middle rack of the oven. Pour enough water in the pan to come ½ to ¾ of the way up the outside of the ramekins. Bake until just set, 40 to 50 minutes. If you lightly jiggle the pan, the pots de crème should all move as one (like Jell-O). You can insert the tip of a stainless steel knife into the center to check that it comes out clean, or take the internal temperature with a thermometer, which should read 180 degrees F.

Serve hot or cold.

Recipe excerpted from: Sweet Cravings: 50 Seductive Desserts for a Gluten-Free Lifestyle by Kyra Bussanic; © 2013 Ten Speed Press Buy the book

Get your big-girl spoon ready to cut through six layers of moist chocolate sponge cake packed between thick layers of chocolate mousse icing.

Get the recipe at Raspberri Cupcakes.

Wake up and smell the chocolate! No matter what the time, this delicious energy boost of rich, milky chocolate and a generous amount of espresso will help you conquer the day.

Get the recipe at A Spicy Perspective.

A mere 10 minutes of prep time and four ingredients makes this light dessert perfect for pairing with a glass of white wine after a busy day. Excuse us while we float into fluffy chocolate heaven.

Get the recipe at Mommyhood’s Diary.

We thought we couldn't take any more of the white stuff after this winter… until we saw this variation. Melt white chocolate, swirl in some cream cheese, and finish it off with fresh raspberries and a sprinkle of powdered sugar.

Get the recipe at Baked Bree.

It may be too cold for s’mores by the open fire, but this marshmallow concoction’s sweet, crunchy shell bursting with bittersweet chocolate is sure to bring back warm summer memories.

Get the recipe at Handle the Heat.

What's sweeter than this combo of eggs, sugar, brewed espresso, and semi-sweet chocolate chips? A heartfelt dessert, indeed.

Get the recipe at Milli's Sweets.

It’s as simple as black and white when it comes to this delicious mix of crushed Oreos in a swirl of parfait pudding. Mash in some unsweetened chocolate, throw on a big scoop of whipped cream, and voilà.

Get the recipe at Silvana's Kitchen.

There's no blending, no straining, and no skimming either with these heart-adorned pots de crème. Insider tip: Skip the vanilla and instead add 1 Tbsp of hard liquor and pinch of kosher salt for an extra treat.

Get the recipe at The Alison Show.

Need we say more than “chocolate and strawberries” to whet your appetite? Toss fruit, icing, sugar, and lemon juice atop whipped white chocolate and garnish with mint leaves for an almost-too-pretty-to-eat dessert.

Get the recipe at The White Ramekins.

Skip cracking eggs and turning on the oven. With this melted microwavable treat, you only need three ingredients to impress: heavy cream, powdered sugar, and milk chocolate chips.

Get the recipe at Wonky Wonderful.