Chocolate mousse

Bear Grylls' chocolatey dessert is so quick to make. If you have unexpected guests, it's sure to be a winner! 

Dark chocolate & cherry bar

This impressive looking dessert is a chocolate lover's dream and no one will guess it uses just four ingredients

Black Forest Bircher

A clever twist on your standard Bircher that seems like pure indulgence but counts for one of your five-a-day and is rich in fibre too

Cheat’s banana & peanut brittle ice cream

If your bananas are on the verge of being overripe, peel them, pop them in an airtight container and freeze them to make this delicious dessert, quick as a flash

Butterfly cupcakes

These pretty cupcakes are perfect for a special occasion. The flavoured syrup help the cakes stay moist, so you can make them a day ahead and decorate the next day

Chocolate & hazelnut thumbprint cookies

The food processor does most of the work in this cookie recipe, but younger children will enjoy rolling the dough into balls and thumbprinting. Older kids can make them on their own

Chocolate & sesame loaf cake

Tahini gives this cake a subtle nutty flavour that partners perfectly with rich chocolate. This recipe makes 2 cakes, so why not freeze one as a treat for another day!

Chocolate sundaes with pear & Christmas pud

Use up leftover Christmas pudding or cake with these decadent, boozy sundaes, drizzled with a chocolate orange sauce and finished with toasted chopped hazelnuts

Black Forest tart

Sweet cocoa pastry is filled with a rich, fruity filling of chocolate and cherries in this heavenly German gateau-inspired dessert

Coconut & vanilla milk bottle cocktail

This creamy coconut cocktail, with vanilla vodka and warming nutmeg, is a perfect Christmas party tipple – serve in mini milk bottles with a chocolate wafer straw

Hazelnut latte cake

Give coffee cake the ultimate upgrade – layer with chocolate hazelnut frosting, add a creamy topping and sprinkle with crushed nuts

Chocolate orange cocktail

Impress your Christmas party guests with this festive cocktail – with vodka, orange syrup, crème de cacao and grated chocolate