Though we don’t need a special occasion to celebrate the world’s favorite treat, International Dessert Day is the perfect excuse to whip up something rich and indulgent. In honor of the holiday, here are 10 tempting chocolate treats that will satisfy your next craving for a hit of cocoa. Bon appetit!
Want to indulge in that flawless blend of salty and sweet? These Salted Chocolate Caramel Bars combine a hit of soft caramel with the zing of sea salt — a combination that will surely hit the spot.
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Photographer: Ashley Capp
Source: House & Home November 2014
Infused with orange zest and cinnamon, this dark chocolate dessert is sinfully delicious. Serve with a tawny port wine for the perfect after-dinner treat.
Photographer: Stacey Brandford
Source: House & Home April 2014
This now-classic recipe was entered into a contest held in the city of Nanaimo, B.C., in 1986 for the best bar recipe, and its buttery middle layer and thick chocolate crown made it an undeniable winner.
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Photographer: John Cullen
Source: House & Home December 2011
A surprisingly easy soufflé recipe, this light dessert has the deep chocolate intensity of a brownie. How could you possibly say no?
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Photographer: Donna Griffith
Source: House & Home December 2014
Cold, rich and lightly spicy, this iced version of the traditional Indian drink is a cool counterpoint to spicy food.
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Photographer: Nina Teixeira
Source: House & Home July 2007
Panforte (a.k.a. panaforte) is an Italian Christmas treat that’s now enjoyed year-round. Dark, soft and chewy, this Chocolate Panforte tastes almost like candy.
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Photographer: Donna Griffith
Source: House & Home December 2006
Perfectly crisp on the outside with a chewy middle, these not-too-sweet beauties have a complex malt flavor with just a whisper of cocoa.
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Photographer: John Cullen
Source: House & Home January 2012
In Spanish homes, a variety of candies, cakes and cookies are often served on platters after la comida (the main meal, which is served midday). A little bit of mixing, dipping and sprinkling leads to these mini coconut almond bars.
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Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: House & Home March 2012
If trifle became a cloud-like dessert, it would be syllabub. Unapologetically boozy, this chilled confection needs two kinds of tipple to create its signature taste: a brandy and a liqueur.
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Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: House & Home November 2008
Watch childlike smiles creep across guests’ faces when they dig into personal jars of dark chocolate mousse, a fun and casual way to serve the finale to a memorable meal.
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Photographer: Michael Graydon
Source: House & Home July 2011