109 Chocolate Dessert Recipes For The True Chocolate Lover In Your Life
I mean, when have we ever felt sad while eating chocolate?
Is a meal ever really complete if it doesn't end with a bit of chocolate? We think not! Especially for those special times of the year, like Valentine's Day, when a quality dessert can make or break an evening—chocolate is here to save the day. And it's easy to see why: The right bite of chocolate can really turn your day around, add a ton of dimension to your favorite dessert, or make a mean dessert cocktail. We're not scientists, per se, but in our expert opinion, there's really no such thing as too much chocolate. Keeping that in mind, we rounded up all of our favorite beyond chocolatey desserts, including ultra-rich cookies, brownies, and cakes that are bound to do the trick. If you need us, you can find us testing our chocolate limits by dipping some chocolate chip cookies into chocolate fondue!
If you're looking to skip the box of chocolates this year, we've got plenty of Valentine's Day desserts like our big-batch lava cake, chocolate-covered strawberry mousse, or chocolate-covered strawberry Swiss roll cake that are the perfect way to round out a romantic dinner and satisfy your sweet tooth at the same time.
Sure, we love to eat chocolate, but we're also very down with drinking our chocolate too. A steamy mug of hot chocolate on a brisk snowy day? A hard-to-beat combo. In the daytime, we're all about our classic hot chocolate + hot chocolate bombs, but when the night comes, we're bound to shake up a chocolaty nightcap. Our chocolate martini is not only super-delicious, but you likely already have all the ingredients in your kitchen. That means you're never too far from enjoying a spiked hot chocolate as well!
We've also got tons of chocolate desserts sure to stun at your next dinner party or holiday get-together. There's more than a few recipes we always keep in our back pocket for when we really want to dazzle, especially our recipes for chocoflan, caramel chocolate chip cookie tart, and cookies 'n' cream millionaire shortbread.
Looking for more incredible desserts? Check out our best cheesecake recipes, no-bake desserts, chocolate peanut butter desserts, and all the amazing desserts you can make with Oreos!
Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Mousse
Light and creamy strawberry mousse is topped with a rich chocolate ganache and adorned with whipped cream, chocolate-covered Oreo crunchies, and fresh strawberries for light but decadent dessert that will say “I love you” to anyone lucky enough to eat it.
Chocolate Truffles
If you're looking for the most classic truffle recipe, then these chocolate truffles are what you should turn to. Not only a chocolate lover's dream, they're also completely customizable and so easy to make. Set them out at a romantic dinner, or make them for the sweetest homemade gift to give to loved ones and neighbors.
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Caramel Crunch Tart
This chocolate tart is great for a last-minute dessert because it mainly uses store-bought ingredients, and the majority of time required for this recipe is just letting it chill in the refrigerator. If you really wanted to feel like you made something homemade, you can always opt for a homemade caramel instead of store-bought caramel. Sometimes, though, you just need an easy dessert that doesn’t require a lot of effort.
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Big-Batch Lava Cake
If you’re intimidated by the thought of making lava cake, this is your perfect starter recipe. This big-batch lava cake is fudgy yet light, salty and sweet, rich as can be, and only requires 10 ingredients.
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Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies
We’re no strangers to red velvet desserts, cheesecakes, or brownies, so this marriage felt like a no-brainer. The fudginess of the red velvet and the tang of the cheesecake make a beautiful partnership, while the brownie is the perfect base to hold it all together.
High-Protein Chocolate Mousse
If you have protein goals you’re trying to hit or are just interested in a healthier dessert option, this chocolate mousse is for you. This mousse is silky-smooth, so don't stress about any cottage cheese texture.
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French Silk Brownies
Perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a cozy night in, these brownies are a versatile treat that will impress your friends and family. The silky chocolate layer gives an elegant touch, while the brownie base keeps things casual and fun.
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Chocolate Turtle Cookies
It’s really hard to beat the combo of chocolate and caramel, so naturally I stuffed a chocolate cookie with a soft caramel to replicate one of my favorite candies: chocolate turtles. With pecans in the dough, you get the classic combo of a turtle candy.
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Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Swiss Roll Cake
This show-stopping spiral is filled with a light and fluffy strawberry filling that's perfect for a Valentine’s Day treat, or just because you love the combo of chocolate and strawberries. The tart, tangy filling is perfectly balanced out by the rich chocolate ganache.
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Chocolate Lava Cakes
With their fancy name and presentation, chocolate lava cakes sound a lot more daunting than they actually are to make. The basic ingredients you need are just butter, chocolate, sugar, eggs, and flour (but we add some espresso powder and vanilla extract to take things up a notch). If you're looking for a show-stopping dessert to impress the chocolate lover in your life, this is it.
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Brookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Introducing our irresistible dessert combination: the brookie ice cream sandwich, a trio of comforting American treats. Each sandwich promises a delightful balance of rich, fudgy brownie, crisp chocolate chip cookie, and creamy vanilla ice cream.
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Mini Black Forest Trifles
A black forest cake can feel like a big task to make, but these mini trifles break down the components into a very approachable dessert without the fear of needing to make a layered cake.
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Chocolate Crumb Cake Crumbl Cookie Copycat
Indulge in a chocolate lover’s dream with this copycat cookie recipe. Imagine biting into a warm, soft cookie that perfectly balances rich chocolate and the subtle warmth of cinnamon that a crumb cake is known for.
Chocolate Pie Cookies
If you love the richness and the comfort of homemade French silk pie, then these chocolate pie cookies are just what you need. Inspired by the classic, but with the ease and convenience of a cookie, this recipe offers a unique twist on beloved flavors.
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Brownie Batter Croissant
Is there anything more wonderful than buttery, flaky croissants in all of their various forms? This brownie batter version is almost like a pain au chocolat, but with a even richer chocolate flavor.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bark
This insanely easy 4-ingredient banana bark is the perfect way to satiate your sweet tooth. A layer of bananas gets covered in smooth, unsweetened peanut butter, then drizzled with melted chocolate and frozen until stiff enough to snap into single servings.
Espresso Martini Fudge
This silky-smooth fudge recipe is the perfect blend of chocolatey fudge and a coffee-kick of espresso martini flavor. Plus, who can say no to that adorable coffee bean garnish?
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Peanut Butter Cup Chess Pie
This peanut butter-chocolate dream of a dessert takes two famous desserts—Reese’s peanut butter cups and the South’s chess pie—and makes something uniquely delicious.
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Domino’s Lava Cake
With a molten chocolate center and a perfectly crisp outer shell, this copycat cake is foolproof for satisfying your chocolate craving. This recipe is perfect for any novice lava cake lover or Domino’s super fan.
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S’mores Brownies
Step aside, chocolate bars—s'mores brownies are the BEST way to eat s'mores. The fudgy brownies (upgraded with chopped chocolate bars) sit on top of a graham cracker crust, creating a perfect bottom layer for toasted marshmallows.
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