Chocolate dessert recipes
Satisfy the demands of the most fervent chocoholic, with tarts, tortes and pots filled with the good stuff.
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Self-saucing chocolate pudding

- Ready in 1 hr 15 mins
A chocoholics dream, this Australian classic creates its own sauce below the sponge in the base of the dish
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Bitter chocolate truffles
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- Ready in 20 mins
These bitesize chocolate treats are an impressive way to end a meal and also make a great gift
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Chocolate & raspberry macaroons
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- Ready in 49 mins
Edd Kimber, Champion of BBC's Great British Bake Off, shares his expert knowledge for baking picture-perfect macaroons
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Double-the-love chocolate cake

- Ready in 3 hrs 50 mins
A simple white chocolate buttercream looks great when it’s swirled over this gorgeous wedding cake – however roughly you do it
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Chocolate & almond puds with boozy hot chocolate sauce

- Ready in 35 mins
These make-ahead puds are easy, but look glamorous
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Dark & squidgy chocolate torte

- Ready in 45 mins
This dessert is dark and dense, but not so rich it defeats you. It freezes brilliantly too
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Chocolate macaroons

- Ready in 45 mins
These luxurious little treats are the perfect light hit when only chocolate will do
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Chocolate fondant

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A gooey prepare-ahead dessert that's perfect for entertaining - it's all a matter of timing...
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Marbled honeycomb & chocolate mousse pots
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- Ready in 20 mins
The most impressive puds can be the easiest to make, as this little choc pot proves
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No-cook chocolate tart

- Ready in 25 mins
You can make it up to two days ahead. Any leftovers will make a welcome treat with a cup of coffee the next day
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Chocolate brownie cake
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- Ready in 1 hr 5 mins
The perfect cake for brownie lovers, try a big slice warm with some ice cream
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Raspberry & milk chocolate cheesecake
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- Ready in 30 mins
Use good quality chocolate for this sumptuous cheesecake. Raspberries not in season? Just leave them out
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White & dark chocolate cake

- Ready in 1 hr
For big celebrations this cake is a must, four layers of moist sponge, lashings of chocolate ganache and the crunch of Maltesers
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Chocolate marquise

- Ready in 45 mins
For the decadent dinner party - this rich chocolate dessert is for serious chocoholics only
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White chocolate berry cheesecake
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- Ready in 6 hrs 25 mins
A stunning no-cook pudding bursting with summer flavours - great for relaxed entertaining
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Orange & white chocolate sponge

- Ready in 1 hr 10 mins
A stunning cake that will fast become a failsafe option for any event
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Chocolate & vanilla cupcakes
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- Ready in 40 mins
There's no need to keep your canapés savoury. Treat your guests to these dainty little cakes
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Millionaire's chocolate tart

- Ready in 2 hrs
A dinner party version of teatime favourite, millionaire's shortbread. It's not too bitter, so the kids will love it too
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Malt chocolate ice cream with Oreo cookie crunch

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Nothing beats homemade ice cream and the beauty is there's nothing to do on the day... unless you fancy chocolate sauce on top
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Double chocolate cheesecake
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- Ready in 2 hrs 20 mins
Using a chocolate with high cocoa content turns this indulgent pud into a grown-up treat
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Really easy chocolate mousse
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- Ready in 2 hrs
The ultimate in portion control, a little pot of heaven
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Chocolate sorbet

- Ready in 3 hrs
Choose really dark chocolate and cocoa for this unusual low-fat sorbet
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Double chocolate cardamom pots

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A little pot that's as light as a feather but with a taste of chocolate heaven
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White chocolate & raspberry cheesecake
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- Ready in 3 hrs
Raspberry cheesecake is one of our most popular ever recipes. Here's our updated version, with extra chocolate and booze
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Pears with chocolate sauce

- Ready in 1 hr 5 mins
A good recipe for chocolate sauce is invaluable. Put everything out on the table and let everyone help themselves
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Chocolate & chestnut truffle torte
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- Ready in 6 hrs
This glamorous dessert makes the perfect festive centrepiece for a posh Christmas party
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Chocolate & pecan tart

- Ready in 1 hr 45 mins
Pecan pie crossed with chocolate tart - we can't argue with that. Matt Tebbutt shares his recipe
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Zuccotto with orange & chocolate
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olive magazine reader Emily Crawford shares her pud for an Italian-inspired summer menu
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Gordon's chocolate tart

- Ready in 4 hrs
Superchef Gordon Ramsay makes a gorgeous-looking and fantastic-tasting tart to impress your dinner party guests with
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Cherry chocolate Pavlova

- Ready in 2 hrs
Finish your meal with this impressive dessert, with billowing cream and fresh summer fruit
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Chocolate & ginger torte
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- Ready in 1 hr 35 mins
This decadent dessert with a triple-ginger hit is a chocoholic's dream
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Malt chocolate cheesecake

- Ready in 5 hrs 55 mins
This crowd-pleasing dessert is made ahead, so all you have to do on the night is take it out of the fridge and bask in the glory
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Tia Maria & chocolate creams

- Ready in 22 mins
Just a few spoonfuls of this rich and creamy make-ahead dessert are all you need to end the meal with a flourish without overdoing it
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Chocolate pecan fondants

- Ready in 40 mins
These indulgent puds are great to freeze so you'll always have something to whip out for unexpected guests
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