Chocolate dessert recipes for chocoholics

Individually sized chocolate desserts:

Chocolate desserts are all about excess, and one of the best ways to present them is in perfectly-sized individual proportions. Here are some of our favourite chocolate-packed desserts that aren't made for sharing:

Chocolate eclairs and profiteroles

Made from a simply choux pastry shell that's filled with whipped cream, or pastry cream, and topped with a chocolate glaze, these are the perfect make ahead dessert.

• Noreen's Chocolate Eclairs
• Chocolate Eclairs with Coffee Filling
• Profiteroles

Chocolate dessert cupcakes

Cupcakes can make the best desserts, especially these chocolate versions that are moist, full of flavour and ideal to serve with a scoop of your favourite ice cream.

• Chocolate Mud Cupcakes
• Brownie Fudge Cupcakes
• White Chocolate Cupcakes

Chocolate dessert muffins

Keep any of these nifty muffins in the freezer ready to pull out whenever you need a decadent dessert in an instant.

• Mars Bar Muffins
• Strawberry and White Choc Muffins
• Chocolate Cherry Muffins

Chocolate puddings

Choose between classic chocolate self-saucing pudding or opt for a decadent fondant, that has the type of molten centre that chocoholics dream of.

• Hot Chocolate Fondant Puddings
• Individual Self Saucing Chocolate Puddings
• Chocolate Puddings

Chocolate dessert cakes

There are few things in life that can beat a chocolate dessert cake, and luckily we have picked out a selection of our best recipes to satisfy ever type of chocolate aficionado. From an easy flourless recipe to a boozy black forest gateau, these recipes are sure to impress.

• Flourless Chocolate and Hazelnut Cake
• Chocolate Gooey Cake
• Black Forest Gateau

Chocolate brownies

Made from a staggering amount of butter, chocolate and flour, these dense bars are said to have originated in the early 20th century. Since those early recipes, brownies have branched into two main schools – cakey or fudgy. Try both to find your brownie style.

• Triple Chocolate Brownies
• Fudge Brownies
• Chocolate Brownies

Chocolate tarts

Try stretching your pastry making skills to perfect the perfect crust for these chocolate tarts. Fill your crisp shell with gooey ganache, sticky pecans or a billowy mound of whipped white chocolate cream.

• White Chocolate Cream Tarts
• Chocolate Meringue Tarts
• Warm Chocolate, Cinnamon and Coffee Tart

Chocolate mousse

Every cook needs a go-to chocolate mousse recipe, and here are some of the very best. Serve them in individual glasses with a dollop of whipped cream, fresh berries and chocolate shavings on top.

• Creamy Chocolate Mousse
• White Chocolate Mousse
• Easy Hazelnut and Chocolate Mousse

Unusual chocolate treats

For a new take on chocolate desserts, try one of these more unusual takings. From a easy torte to a show-stopping pavlova, these recipes are sure to wow.

• Biscotten Torte
• Chocolate Pavlova
• Chocolate Omelette

Find more temptation in our Chocolate Lovers Recipes collection.