Chocolate dessert recipes

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

Make these barfi, spiced with saffron and cardamom, and dipped in rich dark chocolate. Decadent and delicious, they‘re often served at Indian celebrations.

A dessert that all generations love, this chocolate sponge is topped with soft cheese and chocolate icing. Quick and simple, but a divine teatime treat

Choose really dark chocolate and cocoa for this unusual low-fat sorbet

Bake this cake with Guinness to enhance the flavour of the chocolate sponge. It's made with soured cream and finished with a creamy cheese frosting to add a tangy note

Bring the wow factor to your Christmas dinner with these spectacular profiteroles filled with chestnut purée. They're perfect to round off the big day

Squidgy and super moreish, these gorgeous foolproof fruity chocolate bakes will be snapped up in seconds

Turn Pancake Day crêpes into a showstopper cake by layering them with chocolate custard then topping with whipped cream and chocolate and caramel sauces

A little pot that's as light as a feather but with a taste of chocolate heaven

Indulge in our gooey, rich, chocolatey pud. It's budget-friendly, and just as good for a Friday night treat as it is for a casual dinner party dessert

This rich dark chocolate sponge makes a great alternative Christmas cake, or dinner party dessert

Enjoy this luxurious no-bake dark chocolate dessert. Made with amaretti biscuits and amaretto liqueur, it's a perfect grown up dessert for a dinner party

Impress your guests with this chocolate and cherry layered cream cake. Our easy Black Forest cake is a revamped version of a retro classic.

This easy no-bake fridge cake makes for a delicious dessert

Indulge in these glorious brownies with a crispy top and soft, fudgy centre. They contain pretzels and nuts too, for added flavour and texture

Create a mouthwatering chocolate truffle torte - and there's no cooking necessary!

This glamorous dessert makes the perfect festive centrepiece for a posh Christmas party

Enjoy a chocolate cake with a difference – layers of sponge and cool, creamy ice cream are topped off with a chocolate ganache drip and cookies

Impress family and friends at any Christmas gathering with this chocolate sponge topped with a rich custard and layer of glossy chocolate ganache

Melt chocolate and mix with cream, sugar and a glug of almond liqueur, if you like, to create a decadent sauce

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

With a crunchy biscuit base and rich mousse topping, this make-ahead, no-cook celebration pudding is easy as pie