Chocolate dessert recipes

A dazzling dessert with bourbon biscuit base, caramel layer, creamy coconut topping and banana toffee

Treat yourself to these double chocolate brownies made with dark chocolate and studded with white chocolate chips – they're made in the air-fryer, so they'll save energy

This traditional Italian ice cream bar is the perfect solution for an effortless frozen, creamy dessert

Make some gorgeous red velvet blondies with a cheesecake swirl. They're ideal for the cake tin over the Christmas period when you may have guests dropping by

It only takes a few minutes to mix, microwave and top these hot chocolate puds with ice cream and liqueur for a rich, indulgent dessert

Treat dinner guests to an indulgent chocolate and orange rice pudding for dessert. Warming and comforting, it's a perfect pudding on cold winter days

These bitesize chocolate treats are an impressive way to end a meal and also make a great gift

These make-ahead puds are easy, but look glamorous

This dark chocolate dessert is decadent and squidgy but not so rich it defeats you. It makes an impressive dinner party dessert and freezes brilliantly too

Update the childhood classic, a battenberg cake, with a modern twist. Marzipan is swirled into marbled blondie mixture to give you the best of both worlds

These luxurious little macarons are the perfect light hit when only chocolate will do

Dark Chocolate soil is a big restaurant trend at the moment - serve alongside cherries and your melting-middle pud for serious wow factor

Get kids cooking at the weekend by baking this yummy brownie cake, much better than shop bought

You can make this indulgent chocolate tart up to two days ahead. Any leftovers will make a welcome treat with a cup of coffee the next day

This restaurant-quality dessert is sure to dazzle your guests. The toffee shard also contains hazelnuts

Poach fragrant, honeyed persimmons in vanilla syrup and serve in this impressive white chocolate and cocoa pastry tart

For the decadent dinner party - this rich chocolate dessert is for serious chocoholics only

Make this mug brownie in the microwave. It takes just six minutes to make – perfect for a speedy dessert for one when you crave a sweet treat

Create a chocotorta, a no-bake Argentinian dessert made with thin chocolate biscuits, dulce de leche and soft cheese – it's perfect for a garden party

A dinner party version of teatime favourite, millionaire's shortbread. It's not too bitter, so the kids will love it too

Nothing beats homemade ice cream and the beauty is there's nothing to do on the day... unless you fancy chocolate sauce on top

Pair chocolate and marmalade for a dessert made in heaven. The cream – which works with lots of other desserts, too – takes it up another notch

Give this Tuscan tart a delicious twist by adding dark chocolate to the traditional custard filling and delicate sweet pastry

A decadent chocolate version of a traditional trifle, and so easy to make. Layer chocolate brownies, custard, Irish cream liqueur and whipped cream for an indulgent treat