Seasonal Chocolate Dessert Recipes
A Year of Chocolate Desserts
We hope you agree that chocolate should be enjoyed all year long! So to make it easier, we've put together a sweet-as-can-be calendar full of decadent chocolate recipes to enjoy each month of the year.
January
Give your new year a jolt with this one-of-a-kind One-Bowl Mocha Cake. A half-cup of coffee helps intensify the cake's chocolate flavor. And since there's only one bowl to clean up, you have no excuse not to try it!
February
Rather than buying store-bought chocolates for your sweetie, why not make them yourself? These Cran-Raspberry Truffles will guarantee to make the day extra special and even sweeter than usual.
How to Make Chocolate Truffles
Watch the step-by-step video from our sister magazine, Family Circle, to learn how to make delicious chocolate truffles.
March
Let the kids (and adults) have fun on Easter with these Hot Fudge Easter Sundaes. Homemade fudge adds a rich layer of chocolate-y goodness. Then pile on as many Easter candies as you want!
April
Take a break from all that spring-cleaning to make these Chocolate Cookie Stacks with Lemon Cream. They only have four ingredients and don't even need to be baked. Has an easy treat ever been so welcomed?
Chocolate Cookie Stacks with Lemon Cream
May
What's better than eating chocolate? How about drinking it?! This Classic Egg Cream is refreshing and the perfect beverage to ring in spring. Plus you can eat the salty pretzel rod garnish so won't get hungry!
June
If the hot summer heat as you craving ice cream, we suggest spicing it up and reaching for our Cocoa-Cinnamon Sorbet instead! Ground cinnamon and chili powder give this just the right amount of kick, so there will be no chance of a mid-year lull.
How to Make Frozen Yogurt
Find out how you can make frozen yogurt without an ice cream maker in this video from our sister magazine, EatingWell.
July
This Smoky Road Fudge is perfect for a beach bonfire or summer camping trip! Smoked almonds add an unexpected level of flavor, while raisins keep things sweet.
August
Any Arrested Development fans out there? Then you might know where we got inspiration for these tasty Choco-Toffee Bananas. You can have popsicles any old time, but they won't be as satisfyingly crunchy as these frozen fruits.
September
These Peanutty Brownie Bites are the perfect back-to-school, bite-sized treat. Don't say we didn't warn you, but you probably won't be able to stop at eating just one!
October
If you have leftover Halloween candy and chocolate on hand, you can easily make Candy Corn Boo Bark. It?s perfect for goodie bags or a costume party!
How to Melt Chocolate
Watch the video to learn how to easily melt chocolate to make chocolate-dipped cookies.
November
Who says November is all about the pumpkin pie? Chocolate is the perfect way to end any meal, even the biggest one of the year, and this Chocolaty Rice Pudding proves it.
How to Make a Chocolate Martini
Chocolate Martinis are the perfect way to say "Cheers!" during the holidays. Watch the video to learn how you can make them at home.
December
Keep things festive during the holiday season with this Chocolate Peppermint Pie. A middle layer of chopped peppermint patties adds a special (and extra delicious!) touch.
How to Make Chocolate Pie
Watch our video to learn how to make a delicious chocolate pie.
Get your chocolate fix!
Don't stop here! Whether you love your chocolate hot or cold, crunchy or smooth, we've got more recipes to cover all of your cravings liek this Hot Crock Chocolate Pudding!
