19 Chocolate Dessert Recipes That Satisfy Every Sweet Craving

In this roundup of 19 chocolate dessert recipes, you’ll find a mix of classics and creative twists that highlight chocolate at its best. From fudgy brownies and moist cakes to no-bake treats, truffles, and chilled desserts that are perfect for warm days, there’s something for every kind of sweet tooth. These recipes are designed to impress without being complicated, making them perfect for both experienced bakers and those just starting to explore their love of chocolate. With these ideas in hand, dessert is guaranteed to become the highlight of your table.

Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Cherry Chocolate Ice Cream in a glass jar with a spoon. — Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Discover the perfect harmony of juicy cherries and chocolate chips in this delectable Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream made in the Ninja CREAMi. A treat that promises pure delight in every spoonful. And it has a secret ingredient!
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Chocolate Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Get ready for some ice cream that is so chocolatey you have to say it twice! This chocolate chocolate chip ice cream is creamy, rich, delicious and oh-so-easy to make in your Ninja Creami!
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Chocolate Protein Ice Cream Ninja CREAMi

Chocolate Protein Ice Cream Nija CREAMi with chocolate chips in a glass jar. — Chocolate Protein Ice Cream Ninja CREAMi. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Ninja Creami Chocolate Protein Ice Cream is super creamy and delicious! It doesn't even taste like a healthy ice cream recipe!
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Chocolate Dairy Free Keto Ice Cream Ninja CREAMi

This Chocolate Dairy Free Keto Ice Cream made in the Ninja Creami is the real deal! It’s extremely creamy and not at all chalky! No funny after tastes either! It’s not like any keto protein ice cream that I’ve had before.
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Dark Chocolate Almonds Recipe

Chocolate covered almonds in a jar on a white table. — Dark Chocolate Almonds Recipe. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

Learn how to make this Dark Chocolate Almond Recipe by covering whole almonds in a rich layer of homemade chocolate. The combination of the deep, dark chocolate and the crunch of almonds creates a delightful treat like chocolate almond clusters. Make chocolate covered almonds at home and enjoy it with a sprinkle of sea salt.
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Dark Chocolate Almond Clusters

A wicker basket filled with chocolate covered nuts. — Dark Chocolate Almond Clusters. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

Learn how to make 3 ingredient Almond Clusters Recipe, a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of dark chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate, crunchy almonds and a touch of sea salt. Dive into the perfect blend of sweetness and nuttiness as you enjoy these easy-to-make dark chocolate almond clusters.
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Chocolate Nut Clusters Recipe

Colorful mini cupcake liners filled with chocolate and peanuts on a wooden board, surrounded by raw peanuts. — Chocolate Nut Clusters Recipe. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

Learn how to make Chocolate Nut Clusters Recipe, a candy like snack featuring a combination of dark chocolate and peanuts. With just three ingredients, these chocolate peanut clusters are simple and delicious treats perfect for any occasion. You can also add a twist in making honey nut clusters or use this recipe with almonds and cashew nuts.
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Dark Chocolate Almond Bark Recipe

A bar of dark chocolate with nuts inside a small white woven basket, surrounded by scattered almonds on a white surface. — Dark Chocolate Almond Bark Recipe. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

Make with us this easy Dark Chocolate Almond Bark Recipe in just 5 minutes using only three ingredients. Our homemade chocolate bark recipe can be enjoyed even with a pinch of sea salt and is a great idea as a homemade gift for the holidays.
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Halloween Candy Bark

Orange pretzel bark with pretzels on a marble countertop. — Halloween Candy Bark. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Easy Halloween candy bark is made with orange candy and white chocolate base topped with candy corn and pretzels. It is easy to mix, chill, and then crack into pieces for an irresistible treat.
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Candy Corn Fudge

This recipe for Halloween fudge is delicious with brightly colored, candy corn inspired layer. Great rich white chocolate flavor and only a few ingredients.
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Halloween Cake Mix Donuts

Chocolate Cake Mix Donuts decorated for halloween with frosting and sprinkles. — Halloween Cake Mix Donuts. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Cake mix donuts are an easy dessert! With only 4 ingredients, you can use your favorite cake mix and make donuts. Decorate for Halloween for an easy, seasonal treat.
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Fudgy Skillet Brownie

Skillet brownie in a cast iron pan with a spoonful showing. — Fudgy Skillet Brownie. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This fudgy paleo skillet brownie is completely decadent and chocolatey and with no added sugar!
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Chocolate mousse

Three glass jars of chocolate protein mousse topped with coconut whipped cream on a wooden cutting board with strawberries around them and a spoonful in front. — Chocolate mousse. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

A rich chocolate flavor with 19 grams of protein, this chocolate protein mousse recipe is a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth!
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Chocolate protein fudge

Silky smooth this chocolate protein fudge makes a tasty, bite-sized protein dessert! Easy to whip up, indulge yourself with 10g of protein!
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Two bite protein brownies

The perfect blend of a crispy outer shell and a dense, fudgy inside. These chocolate protein brownies are way too easy to eat!
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Salted chocolate mug cake

Chocolate protein pwoder mug cake topped with peanut butter and coconut whippe cream in a white mug on a blue linen. — Salted chocolate mug cake. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

The perfect way to indulge a craving! This salted chocolate protein powder mug cake gives you maximum indulgence and fuel.
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Zucchini bread

Chocolate protein zucchini in a loaf pan lined with parchment paper and chocolate chips around it. — Zucchini bread. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Amp up your intake and enjoy something sweet with this protein zucchini bread! Naturally dairy and gluten-free but loaded with comfort.
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Peanut butter protein cups

Four chocolate peanut butter cups stacked together with fingers placing the last one with a bite out of it on top. — Peanut butter protein cups. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Skip the candy and opt for creamy, peanut butter protein cups instead! Thick peanut butter and gooey chocolate make the perfect dessert.
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Chocolate Chip Rice Krispie Squares-DF/GF

Gluten-free rice krispie square on parchment paper with more squares and a bowl of chocolate chips behind it. — Chocolate Chip Rice Krispie Squares-DF/GF. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Sticky, crunchy, and folded with chocolate chips, these gluten-free rice krispie treats are the perfect fall dessert!
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