Chocolate Christmas Desserts

If you’re anything like me, there’s no such thing as too much chocolate at Christmas. Even after a big Christmas dinner, I love a chocolate dessert. Here are my favourite chocolate recipes to serve over the festive period.

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It took me a while to master this chocolate burnt basque cheesecake, but I’m so glad I persevered! It’s such a decadent dessert that’s a real crowd pleaser – perfect for the festive period.

This is my foolproof chocolate fondant recipe, you’ll get the ooziest chocolate centre every time. I’ve topped mine with a chocolate crumble and a chocolate disc for the perfect plated dessert aesthetic.

I love serving an individual dessert at Christmas, and whilst souffle can be quite intimidating dessert, with this foolproof recipe you’ll have no issues! It’s a decadent chocolate dessert without being too heavy.

If you’re looking for a gluten free Christmas dessert you need to try this flourless chocolate orange cake. It’s a nice light cake that’s perfect to finish off your Christmas meal with, or to bring to a Christmas party!

Another gluten free dessert that’s great for the festive period – my chocolate torte recipe. A flourless, decadent chocolate dessert. Serve by itself or with a dollop of whipped chantilly cream.

If you love a more decadent Christmas dessert then this one’s for you! A smooth chocolate tart with milk chocolate ganache topping for the ultimate shine.

A classic yule log is a must over the festive period, and whilst I love to experiment with a yule log, this is my go to recipe. I add baileys to mine for a bit of extra flavour, but you can easily just leave this out. This is perfect for a Christmas party, or the showstopper for Christmas day.

This one might tip you over the edge after your Christmas dinner, but you can always save the leftovers for the next day! It’s my take on millionaires shortbread but in a tart. Such a decadent chocolate dessert that has the real wow factor.

My chocolate orange cheesecake is the ultimate decadent dessert for Christmas day! It’s a baked chocolate cheesecake recipe that I finish with a chocolate ganache topping for that extra hit of chocolate.

I love this recipe because it looks amazing but is so easy to make! It’s a simple brownie recipe coated in a torched meringue. If you’re feeling confident, try torching the meringue at the dinner table to wow your guests!

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