12 dessert recipes that are better than a bar of chocolate

Finally, the sweetest day of the year is here and we know it's a magical date for foodies near and far. In celebration of World Chocolate Day, we've rounded up our top dessert recipes that are almost too good to be true. 

Chocolate Nutella No-Bake Cheesecake 
Dense and rich, smooth and subtle – this chocolate perfection is surprisingly easy to prepare, and even easier to devour.

Steamed Chocolate Pudding
Indulge all your chocolate cravings with this outrageously luscious pudding. We know it might be difficult, but we recommend you let this pudding sit for 25 minutes before serving.

Dark Chocolate Plum Brownie with Frangelico-spiked Chocolate Sauce
Dreamy, decadent and sporting an alcohol spike, this brownie makes for a great dinner party dessert.

Double-Baked Chocolate Souffles with Whiskey Chocolate Sauce    
Double the chocolate, double the smile. You'll certainly impress your guests with this devilishly-good treat.  

Chocolate Panna Cotta
This well-known dessert is for those of you looking for a quick, easy-to-make recipe. Smooth and silky, it melts in your mouth. 

Fig and Whisky Chocolate Truffles
Craving sweets during cooler days? Don’t worry, this booze-laced treat will not only satisfy, it will warm you up from the inside and out.

One-Bowl Chocolate and Nut Butter Mousse Pots 
Say hello to the healthier alternative to a chocolate mousse. If you don’t say anything, no one will ever guess that avocado is one of the main ingredients.

Baked Dark Chocolate and Hazelnut Cheesecake
A classic combination of rich dark chocolate and hazelnuts – add some frozen or fresh fruit and trust us when we say it’s berry delicious.

Chocolate and Hazelnut Meringues
Anyone fancy a pillowy-soft meringue? We recommend you try this tempting recipe, because what’s better than chocolate and hazelnuts?

Sticky Ginger and Chocolate Loaf
Talk about the perfect winter bake. Perfectly spiced, rich and dense, this loaf is a fabulous addition to your evening. All you need now is a great book to read.

Chocolate Lebkuchen Cookies
It’s cookie time! Try them once, and you'l want to bake them every week... or every night. 

Chocolate Rum and Raisin Tart  
What’s not to love about this decadent dessert? It tastes even better when served with a generous scoop of a chocolate ice cream.