Chocolate recipes

These nutty biscuits are packed with chocolate chunks and chewy dried fruit - swap the cashews for peanuts if you prefer

This hot, gooey chocolate pud, with dark chocolate and canned pears, can be made ahead and frozen – a perfect no-fuss dinner party dessert

The warmth of coffee and chilli combine beautifully with chocolate in this impressive dinner party dessert, finish with double cream

Improve the classic brownie with gooey chocolate batter topped with a creamy cheesecake mixture for a striking marbled effect

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

Buttery fudge is spiked with fragrant cardamom then dipped in dark chocolate - sprinkle with freeze-dried raspberries for extra flavour

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

These little triple chocolate bites make a great addition to a sweet party buffet, or an attractive edible gift

Make these easy homemade truffles as an edible gift or after dinner treat - balance heat from the chilli with cooling mint extract

Beautiful individual chocolate brownie cakes with a dollop of softly whipped cream and extra fruit for garnish

Reader Jessica Creed shares her showy, no-fail chocolate dessert - it's perfect for entertaining

Kids will love making these little chocolate cupcakes, with a crunchy biscuit base and Easter egg topping

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

This creamy chocolate and coffee layer cake has real wow factor and is ideal for a celebration

A chocolate tart with a rich taste and moussey texture – but with two-thirds less fat than the classic version

Prunes, Marsala and dark chocolate – a marriage made in heaven. It may sink and crack as it cools, but this is part of its charm

A buttery pastry case with a layer of caramel and just a hint of salt, studded with nuts and finished with a fudge filling

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

Chocolate and cake are two of our favourite things, so what's not to love about this indulgent cake?

A gooey prepare-ahead dessert that's perfect for entertaining - it's all a matter of timing...

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

The perfect cake for brownie lovers, try a big slice warm with some ice cream

A little melting, stirring and chilling and you've got a chocolatey treat to enjoy with a cuppa. The kids can help, too