21 Irresistible Chocolate Desserts

Sunset Magazine

Indulge in one of these surprising, dangerously delicious recipes.


Single-Girl Melty Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
L.A.-based blogger Joy Wilson says, "I'm a single girl. That means I don't have to feed anyone but myself...and I can have chocolate...for dinner." This version of a standout recipe in her Joy the Baker Cookbook ($20) adds peanut butter or bourbon, two of Joy's favorite flavors.
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Salted chocolate tart
Are you in desperate need of a serious chocolate fix? Look no further than this velvety, decadent tart.
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Chocolate cream pie
Mounds of whipped cream and a creamy bittersweet chocolate custard top an almond-scented cookie-crumb crust in this satisfying chocolate delight.
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Chocolate crème brûlée
Crisp chocolate praline makes this creamy chocolate dessert a stand-out.
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Ginger chocolate cookies
These moist, chewy chocolate cookies have a pleasant ginger kick and are a real crowd pleaser.
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Chocolate sherbet
You'd never know that this chocolatey, smooth frozen treat is made with low-fat milk.
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Chocolate-espresso torte with raspberry sauce
Berries, rich chocolate, and espresso are a perfect match in this stunning dessert, which can also be made a day ahead of time.
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Triple chocolate brownies
If you like super-chocolatey, fudgy brownies (and who doesn't?), then these are for you.
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Glazed Chocolate Bundt Cake
This moist cake studded with gooey chocolate chips is made even more delicious with a creamy, bourbon-laced glaze.
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Midnight chocolate cake
This lightened up version of chocolate cake is still as much of a treat as the original.
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Flourless chocolate soufflé
Light and airy, these soufflés are the perfect finale for a romantic evening.
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ALL 21 CHOCOLATE DESSERTS

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