Chocolate desserts for every day

Make it a habit to make chocolate desserts instead of bringing chocolate bars from the store.

How to temper chocolate

When you're craving something delicious and satisfying, a rich chocolate dessert is the perfect choice. Here are some tips on how to decorate your dessert.

• Read more: note "How to Temper Chocolate"
  

Chocolate fondant made from cocoa

Ree Drummond's dessert is a cross between a soft pudding and a brownie: crisp on the outside and gooey on the inside.

• Soufflé according to Ree Drummond's recipe: Chocolate fondant made from cocoa
  

Chocolate cake

Trisha Yearwood adds a thin layer of caramel glaze to her family's traditional chocolate cake recipe. For best results, she recommends pouring the same amount of batter into each pan so the layers cook at the same rate.

• Cake recipe by Trisha Yearwood: Chocolate cake
  

Chocolate ganache cake

Aina shares her secrets: she uses Hershey's chocolate syrup for a rich flavor, and finally decorates the top of the cake with a pattern.

• Pie according to Ina Garten's recipe: Chocolate ganache cake
  

Chocolate-hazelnut brownie with amaretto

Almond liqueur adds a distinct nutty flavor to these rich brownies. Dust the top with powdered sugar.

• Brownies by Tyler Florence: Chocolate-hazelnut brownie with amaretto
  

Brownie Batter S'more Cupcakes

This decadent treat has the flavor of a s'more with the texture of a brownie. Along with regular flour, Giada uses quinoa flour: it's very fine and adds a nutty flavor.

• Giada De Laurentiis's Cupcakes: Brownie Batter S'more Cupcakes
  

Chocolate fondant with berries

Giada De Laurentiis's exquisite chocolate brownies are chewy on the inside and crisp on the outside. Before serving, drizzle each with a teaspoon of Frangelico liqueur to infuse the rich, nutty flavor.

• Giada De Laurentiis's Liquid-Filled Pie: Chocolate fondant with berries
  

Bread pudding with chocolate

For this warm, rich dessert, Alton Brown recommends using stale challah and bittersweet chocolate.

• Alton Brown's Sweet Bread Casserole: Bread pudding with chocolate
  

Malted milk cookies

Ree loves adding malted milk powder to these chocolate chip cookies—it adds a rich, toasty flavor. Ree cautions that these cookies will expand while baking, so leave some space between batches on the baking sheet.

• Cookies by Ree Drummond: Malted milk cookies
  

Chocolate pudding

Alton's homemade pudding mix with Dutch cocoa and powdered sugar is perfect for those times when you're craving a chocolate-infused dessert.

• Alton Brown's English Pudding: Chocolate pudding
  

Chocolate cream with whipped cream

This no-bake dessert with chocolate and coffee flavors in mini cups is perfect for a no-bake treat. Top each serving with fresh whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

• English pudding according to Ree Drummond's recipe: Chocolate cream with whipped cream
  

Walnut cookies

Nothing soothes the soul like warm chocolate chip cookies straight from the oven. Make one batch with walnuts and one without, and decide which version you prefer.

• Recipe: Walnut cookies
  

Chocolate fondue

In just 20 minutes, you'll be dipping cookies, biscuits, and strawberries into a delicious chocolate spread. Adding a splash of Cabernet Sauvignon will make this fondue truly luxurious.

• Chocolate Cream, Michael Chiarello's Recipe: Chocolate fondue
  

Chocolate pudding with white chocolate chips

This is an eggless, cream-based treat. It can be made up to 2 days in advance (without topping). Just before serving, top with the desired amount of whipped cream.

• English pudding recipe: Chocolate pudding with white chocolate chips
  

Chocolate chip cookies made from brownie batter

Crispy cookies with cocoa powder and chocolate chips are ready in less than 40 minutes.

• Trisha Yearwood's Cookie Recipe: Chocolate chip cookies made from brownie batter
  

Bread pudding with whipped cream

Sunny Anderson takes bread pudding to a new level of sophistication. She makes this dessert with croissants and cinnamon-raisin bread, adding two types of chocolate—chocolate chips and liqueur. Cool the pudding to set, then cut into squares or simply spoon into bowls and serve immediately.

• Sunny Anderson's Sweet Bread Casserole: Bread pudding with whipped cream
  

Dark chocolate mousse with tofu

This rich mousse is surprisingly diet-friendly! Ellie Krieger uses soft tofu for a creamy texture, and it's also less fatty than regular cream.

• Ellie Krieger's Chocolate Mousse: Dark chocolate mousse with tofu
  

Chocolate cake with Oreo cookies and cream cheese frosting

To complement this rich, layered chocolate cake, the Neelys make a rich cream cheese frosting with crumbled chocolate cookie pieces.

• Cake recipe by Patrick and Jeanie Neely: Chocolate cake with Oreo cookies and cream cheese frosting
  

Croissant and chocolate bread pudding

Flaky croissants, raisins, and melted chocolate combine in this delicious bread pudding. A rich sauce of melted vanilla ice cream with bourbon completes the dessert.

• Michael Chiarello's Sweet Bread Casserole: Croissant and chocolate bread pudding
  

Devil's Food Cupcakes

These chocolate cupcakes topped with raspberries are elegant yet simple, perfect for special occasions or an afternoon treat with the family.

• Cupcakes from Patrick and Gina Neely: Devil's Food Cupcakes