Chocolate has a long history, dating back to Mayan society or further. Even though chocolate has been around for a long time, new types of amazing desserts are constantly being created with it.
Cookies, cupcakes, candies and more. There are hundreds of chocolate desserts to explore. Although this list doesn’t have hundreds, we have narrowed it down to 22 fantastic varieties of chocolate desserts.
Chocolate Strawberry Tartlets
Chocolate-covered strawberries are a classic Valentine’s flavor, but why not enjoy them whenever? This recipe transforms the classic treat into a tart. It includes a tart shell recipe, but you can use premade ones; it depends on how easy you want it to be. It’s absolutely perfect for summer BBQs!
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Chocolate Sour Cream Pound Cake
This simple yet elegant cake is moistened and elevated with olive oil and sour cream. Mix, pour, and bake up a delicious chocolate pound cake. It is topped with the best ingredient for a chocolate cake…MORE chocolate!
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Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Bites
An easily customizable recipe depending on your favorite flavor of cheesecake! This one uses a delicious cheesecake filling that is baked and cut into small pieces. Perfect for a share platter at any party.
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Chocolate Pound Cake
A completely from scratch chocolate cake! It is well-balanced with just the right amount of sweetness, enhanced by the addition of espresso for a coffee-flavored kick. It is a chocolatey twist to a buttery Southern classic. It is topped with a glossy ganache!
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No Bake Triple Chocolate Cheesecake
The layers of chocolate never seem to stop! With three layers of chocolatey goodness, this cheesecake is a perfect dessert for the chocolate lover. An added bonus is that it is a no-bake recipe. Top it with strawberries or anything you desire. Perfect to make for someone special!
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Chocolate Covered Macadamia Nuts
A very easy and customizable dessert for anyone who loves eating nuts! A beautiful chocolate ganache surrounds the macadamia nuts and is sprinkled with sea salt for a perfect snack on the go.
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Hot Chocolate Cupcakes With Marshmallow Vanilla Frosting
The only thing better than drinking a cup of hot cocoa is eating it in cupcake form! As an added bonus, there is an optional homemade marshmallow fluff recipe, so you can customize just how much you want to make. A decadent dessert that gives a nod to an iconic drink.
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White Chocolate Cranberry Fudge
Fudge is a wonderful vehicle for any flavors you want to add. It is a simple, fast, and low-mess option for those who like white chocolate. It is perfect to give as an edible gift and easily customizable for a personal touch!
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Strawberry Matcha Chocolate Bark
Matcha is an ingredient that is gaining popularity, and for good reason! It adds a beautiful flavor and vibrant green color to any dish. It is swirled into sweet white chocolate and topped with freeze-dried strawberries for a fruity addition. A stunningly sweet treat!
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Chocolate Orange Truffles
Creamy chocolate truffles are elevated with a tinge of orange zest. It is a take on a classic flavor pairing shaped and portioned into a wonderful shareable snack. This recipe is easily customizable and sure to be a hit wherever you take them!
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Chocolate Pavlova
If you are a lover of marshmallows, this recipe is a must-try. It has a velvety soft interior and a crunchy exterior, topped with a luscious chocolate cremeux. The type of chocolate used allows you to choose just how sweet you want it. It also eliminates one of the biggest problems of meringues: extra egg yolks!
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Ultimate Raspberry Truffle Brownie Bars
Chocolate and raspberry are a classic combo, and this recipe is chock full of them. This super fudgy brownie is a perfect vehicle for ice cream. You can also enjoy it on its own with a cup of coffee or a glass of milk. An amazing chocolate confection transformed into brownie goodness!
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Chocolate Raspberry Brownie Cheesecake Parfait
The use of store-bought brownies makes this a quick and easy dessert to put together. Fresh raspberries sandwiched between two different layers of chocolate classics. Perfect for a weekday treat!
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Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
A classic is a classic for a reason, and adding chocolate to that classic is just an added bonus! This recipe is super simple to make and easily portioned however you like. It’s great for bake sales or parties!
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Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake
This recipe is an awesome new take on chocolate cake. It seeks to really focus on the chocolate flavor, using many interesting ingredients such as avocado oil, coconut sugar, maple syrup, and almond flour. It is a fully gluten-free cake that yields a moist and delicious new kind of chocolate cake.
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Biscoff Brownies
This brownie harkens to something similar to a Mexican hot chocolate. It is decadent and rich, with a wonderful addition of spices from the cookie butter. The highlight of the brownie is the beautiful top. That makes it impossible not to dig in!
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Chocolate Olive Oil Cake
Olive oil has recently become a trendy addition to cakes, and for good reason. This recipe is elevated and fully customizable depending on the olive oil you use. It is topped with fluffy buttercream and adorned with lovely chocolate curls. This recipe is bound to stun at any gathering you take it to!
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Profiteroles With Chocolate Topping
A French classic through and through! Profiteroles look hard to make, but once you learn, they are super easy and so satisfying! They have a crunchy exterior, are filled with vanilla and orange liquor inside, and are topped with a gorgeous ganache. A true recipe for success!
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Chocolate Chip Coffee Cookies
Coffee is well known to be a flavor enhancer for chocolate desserts. However, it is most prevalently used in cakes. This cookie recipe takes that principle and applies it in cookie form. A rich and chewy cookie, a classic flavor with a shot of coffee deliciousness!
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Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes
Gluten allergies are becoming more and more prevalent in today’s world. The biggest area of food affected by that allergy is probably dessert. This recipe is a great way to get a classic chocolate cupcake that contains no gluten. It tastes so good that you won’t even notice it’s missing!
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Triple Chocolate Fudge Cookies
This recipe is quick and easy to make and triples the chocolate flavor! It uses three different forms of chocolate: cocoa powder, white chocolate chips, and semisweet chocolate chips. Together, they make a sweet, soft, and indulgent chocolate cookie!
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Chocolate and Pistachio Ice Cream Cake Roll
Chocolate and pistachio are classic pairings, and this twist on an ice cream cake will make an excellent special occasion dessert. It is topped with chocolate ganache and pistachios for added texture. Cold ice cream makes this dessert perfect for warmer weather.
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