Chocolate desserts are always a winner. Whether you’re making a birthday cake, brownies for a bake sale or even a slice for a picnic. The chocolate treats are always the first to go.
For the chocoholics out there, we’ve covered all bases. There are frosted cakes, self-saucing puddings and luxe truffles too.
Using the essentials found in your pantry, here are BHG’s 20 best chocolate dessert recipes that will surely tickle your tastebuds.
1. Chocolate brownie

For a classic chocolate brownie recipe, there’s no need to look far. This sweet treat is perfect with tea or as a dessert following a meal.
2. Chocolate caramel Anzac slice

The crunchy and chewy biscuit of rolled oats, butter and golden syrup is essential Anzac Day fare. For a delicious twist, this slice recipe combines the classic biscuit with chocolate and caramel for an even sweeter treat.
3. Tuxedo strawberries

Glam up your berries with elegant chocolate decoration. Perfect as a gift for that special someone.
4. Chocolate pot de crème with truffle honey

A baked chocolate custard that’s simple to perfect. But the drizzle of truffle honey really takes this dessert to new heights.
5. Chocolate cake tray bake

With rainbow sprinkles giving the icing top a colour pop, it’s made with olive oil not butter, so is super light and fluffy. It’s so easy to make you’ll never go store-bought again.
6. Ultimate chocolate chip cookies

The secret to these killer chocolate chip cookies is leaving the dough to sit overnight. We promise they are worth the wait!
7. Chocolate spoons

Give these to friends who love an indulgent hot choc, with a little tag that reads: ‘Stir spoon into a cup of hot milk until dissolved. Enjoy!’
8. Simple white chocolate, peach and raspberry pudding

This self-saucing fruity pud is spiked with white chocolate and takes just five minutes to put together before baking.
9. Slow cooker dark chocolate pudding with pears

Spoon a generous helping of this decadent dinner finale straight from the slow cooker into serving bowls – too easy!
10. Liquid-centred mocha chocolate mousse

All you need is love – but a little chocolate doesn’t hurt! Plus there’s a decadent, gooey surprise in these.
11. Chocolate truffles

This technique is so simple you’ll nail it first time! Roll them out with your choice of either chocolate sprinkles, desiccated coconut, chopped pistachios or cocoa powder. The options are endless!
12. White chocolate rocky road

With cherries, nuts and Turkish delight, this creation is a sophisticated twist on the classic childhood favourite.
13. Chocolate orange pudding

Infused with a sweet orange tang, this luscious dessert packs surprise bites of chocolatey goodness.
14. Chocolate buttercream cake

Stop drooling over the page and get into the kitchen to start an affair to remember with this gorgeous creation.
15. No-bake chocolate cheesecake

Bring a great big smile to everyone’s face with this luscious, chocolatey-everything delight. No cooking required!
16. Chocolate rum balls

For a treat to impress your nan, have a go at rolling out these chocolate rum balls. Boozey nuggets of chocolate always make a special treat.
17. Oozy molten chocolate pudding

18. Chocolate mayonnaise cake

An interesting combo, but one you’ll be glad you tried.
19. ‘Salt dough’ chocolate caramel cake

Melted nuggets of chocolate and caramel are scrumptious, and all you need on the side is a lick of whipped cream.
20. Marbled chocolate cake with crunchy top

Delightfully chewy topping sets this teatime special apart. Serve with a dollop of double cream!
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