Here, you’ll find our collection of the best recipes for chocolate classics including puddings, mousses, fondues, bread puddings, and chocolate-dipped fruit. We also have a few new ideas, such as chocolate creme brulee, pavlova, and tiramisu for the more adventurous.

This silky, rich chocolate pudding takes less than an hour to prepare and is sure to be met with excitement. A dollop of fresh whipped cream rounds out this dessert.

Sweet, refreshing strawberries are perfectly complemented by rich dark chocolate. Try adding pistachios for a little extra crunch.

Rich and custardy, bread pudding is even better with semisweet chocolate mixed in. Cinnamon-raisin bread adds even more flavor to this pudding, but any bread will work. Serve this warm, room temperature, or cold. To chill, let cool completely, then cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least one hour or overnight.

Bittersweet chocolate’s high cocoa content lends this mousse its deep flavor, but feel free to substitute semisweet chocolate for a sweeter version. This dessert can be prepared up to three days ahead.

Make over this classic dessert by adding a little chocolate to the custard. This version retains the creaminess and caramelized-sugar topping of the traditional version, but chocolate enhances the subtle balance of bitter and sweet already present in the burnt sugar.

Reinvent chocolate-covered bananas and roasted marshmallows by dipping them in bourbon-spiked fondue. Charred bread adds a crunchy component to the mix. This campfire dessert works just as well on a backyard grill.

Making personal-size souffles cuts down on cooking time and means that everyone gets a fair share of the light, cakey exterior and warm custard center.

Store-bought pound cake replaces ladyfingers in this recipe, cutting prep time down to just 15 minutes. Brush the cake with coffee and a touch of rum, then layer with shaved chocolate and a light cream-cheese mixture for a quick and easy take on a classic.

These luxurious little treats will satisfy your chocolate craving, and with only two ingredients, they couldn’t be easier to prepare. No need to feel guilt either -- both cherries and dark chocolate are packed with disease-fighting antioxidants.

This sophisticated dessert has only five minutes of prep time and can be on the table in less than an hour. Flaky puff pastry is topped with chocolate and complemented with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkling of chopped almonds and sea salt.

This classic French desert features gently cooked bananas and warm chocolate on a bed of delicate crepes.

Both bittersweet chocolate and cocoa powder are used to create a deep chocolate flavor. This ultimate chocolate pudding takes only 20 minutes to prepare and can be made up to three days in advance.

These irresistibly airy pastries are filled with pastry cream and topped with a chocolate glaze. This showstopping recipe is not quick, but it can be made one day ahead.

Enliven this impressive baked meringue by adding cocoa powder to the eggs and filling it with a dark chocolate cream as well as the traditional whipped cream. Cocoa and brown sugar lend this meringue a denser, moister, creamier texture than usual.

Chocolate, bananas, and peanuts are a match made in heaven. Try using chopped almonds or hazelnuts, or skip the nuts altogether if you prefer. If you have leftover melted chocolate, spread it on waxed paper until hardened, then chop and save it for sprinkling on ice cream or frozen yogurt.

This dramatic dessert has a reputation for being temperamental, but it’s actually very simple and mostly calls for staple ingredients. Stiffly beaten egg whites give it its signature height, but this souffle is best served immediately as it will lose its lift and collapse as it cools.

These ethereal pastries are filled with raspberry-infused whipped cream and topped with the easiest chocolate glaze. These are sure to impress on their own, but are also spectacular piled on a cake as in our Jam-Filled Cake with Chocolate Glaze. 

These easy but decadent dessert sandwiches are essentially French toast pockets filled with melted chocolate. For some variety, try adding your favorite nuts or fresh or dried fruit.

Enhance the fall flavors of baked apples and toasted marshmallows by adding some Mexican chocolate, a disk of solid bittersweet chocolate flavored with cinnamon. Use any variety of apples you prefer, but Gala, Golden Delicious, and Jonagold are especially good for baking.

Flaky phyllo, crunchy pistachio nuts, and warm, gooey chocolate provide pleasant contrasts in flavor and texture. This easy recipe has only 10 minutes of prep and is great for a crowd.

Melted chocolate enriches these thick and creamy custards baked in individual cups or ramekins. They can be made up to one day ahead of time and refrigerated.

Transform tiramisu into a chocolate lover’s dream by infusing ladyfingers with cocoa instead of espresso, and mixing chocolate into an ethereal cream-cheese filling. Make this recipe up to two days in advance and keep it covered and refrigerated until serving.

With only two ingredients, this rich and silky basic fondue recipe couldn’t be easier. Try pairing it with fresh fruit, marshmallows, pieces of crystallized ginger, dried fruits, or even small cookies or brownie squares.

Unsweetened cocoa powder adds a deep chocolaty flavor to this easy baked treat. The eggy batter comes together quickly in a blender, making it a cinch to prepare. The puffy pancake collapses quickly once out of the oven, so plan to serve this immediately.