20 Chocolate Dessert Recipes to Make for Valentine's Day

Stephanie Brubaker

Double Chocolate Cheesecake

In the spirit of Valentine's day, I wanted to reflect on the things I love. If you are anything like me, and you love chocolate, then you have come to the right place!! I have gathered 20 of the best, most indulgent, rich, chocolatey recipes in all the land!

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The Best Chocolate Recipes for Valentine's Day

There's really no such thing as too much chocolate on Valentine's day. I mean, chocolate is a love language after all! Plus, it's everywhere we go around this time of year and choosing to ignore it would feel like such a waste of rich, creamy delicious bliss. Much like the abundance that exists in the different types of chocolate, there's a whole variety of incredible recipes that show how chocolate makes any dish better and more swoon-worthy. It's a no-brainer cake with chocolate makes sense but just wait until you have a taste of chocolate-kissed bread pudding, ice pops and cheesecake. Have a browse through our 20 best dessert recipes that are chock-full of chocolate that are perfect to gift your lover, gal pal, or simply yourself because self-love! I plan on baking my way through this whole collection...#19 is happening real soon. And #16, and #4...ok, all of them!

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<p>Courtesy of Moveable Feast</p><p>This chocolate cake has an earthy, rich, slightly bitter flavor, which pairs really well with <a href="https://parade.com/1079372/melissasperka/best-cinnamon-recipes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:cinnamon;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">cinnamon</a>, smoky chipotle chile powder and a touch of <a href="https://parade.com/1232869/kaitlin-vogel/cayenne-pepper-benefits/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:cayenne;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">cayenne</a> for a little heat. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><strong><a href="https://parade.com/recipes/flourless-mexican-chocolate-cake" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Flourless Mexican Chocolate Cake;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Flourless Mexican Chocolate Cake</a></strong></p>
<p>This recipe is a fun twist on the classic cheesecake, resulting in a cross between a fudgy brownie and a rich cheesecake.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><strong><a href="https://parade.com/28196/chefdianestopfordexecutivechefdeananddeluca/baileys-chocolate-cheesecake-squares/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Bailey's Chocolate Cheesecake Squares;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Bailey's Chocolate Cheesecake Squares</a></strong></p>
<p>Double duty is what chocolate does in this rich cheesecake. This version sports everyone's favorite ingredient both in the dense filling and in the delicately delicious crust.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/26919/courtesy/double-chocolate-cheesecake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Double Chocolate Cheesecake;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Double Chocolate Cheesecake </a></strong></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://parade.com/food/best-cheesecake-factory-cheesecake-flavors" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:10 Best Cheesecake Factory Cheesecake Flavors, Ranked;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">10 Best Cheesecake Factory Cheesecake Flavors, Ranked</a></strong></p>
<p>Krista Marshall</p><p>Creamy cool whip + mini chocolate chips + Nutella. It rarely gets better than this! </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><strong><a href="https://parade.com/recipes/nutella-pops-recipe" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Nutella Pops;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Nutella Pops</a></strong></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://parade.com/844933/manuzangara/17-drool-worthy-nutella-recipes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:17 Drool-Worthy Nutella Recipes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">17 Drool-Worthy Nutella Recipes</a></strong></p>
<p>These <strong>Slutty Brownies</strong> are made with classic chocolate chip cookie dough, a layer of <a href="https://parade.com/842041/pambeth/3-ingredient-3-step-oreo-dipped-christmas-cookies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Oreo cookies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Oreo cookies</a> for extra crunch, then more fudgy brownie batter—all baked into a delicious treat.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><strong><a href="https://parade.com/1230475/kavitharamaswamy/slutty-brownies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Slutty Brownies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Slutty Brownies</a></strong></p>
<p>You don't need to come up with an occasion to make this cake. Holy moly.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/640566/samanthacoley/happy-chocolate-cake-day-try-this-decadent-three-layer-chocolate-cake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Three-Layer Chocolate Cake;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Three-Layer Chocolate Cake</a></strong></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://parade.com/734502/lorilange/10-all-time-favorite-layer-cake-recipes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:10 All Time Favorite Layer Cake Recipes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">10 All Time Favorite Layer Cake Recipes</a></strong></p>
<p>Oreo cookie crust, light chocolate cheesecake, covered with chocolate ganache and topped with homemade chocolate whipped cream. Get the recipe <strong><a href="http://cookinglsl.com/triple-chocolate-cheesecake-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:HERE.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">HERE.</a></strong></p>
<p>Dash</p><p>These cocoa-kissed red velvet cupcakes are the <a href="https://parade.com/1068641/kelseypelzer/valentines-day-jokes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Valentine;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Valentine</a>’s Day treat that scream, "be mine."</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/30064/dash/red-velvet-cupcakes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Red Velvet Cupcakes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Red Velvet Cupcakes</a></strong></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://parade.com/843083/lorilange/20-best-cupcake-recipes-to-make-for-your-sweetie/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:20 Best Cupcake Recipes to Make for Your Sweetie;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">20 Best Cupcake Recipes to Make for Your Sweetie</a></strong></p>
<p>Parade</p><p>These cookies have soft and chewy texture with a rich, dreamy chocolate flavor. The best part? They are FULLY loaded with chocolate chips.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><strong><a href="https://parade.com/1309061/parade/homemade-chocolate-chip-cookies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Chocolate Chip Cookies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Chocolate Chip Cookies</a></strong></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://parade.com/food/original-toll-house-chocolate-chip-cookie-recipe-review" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:The Original 1938 Toll House Cookie Recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">The Original 1938 Toll House Cookie Recipe</a></strong></p>
<p>Theresa Greco</p><p>This decadent chocolate dessert from Ina Garten is one you eat with a spoon and a treat you will still be thinking about hours after the last bite has been savored.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><strong><a href="https://parade.com/recipes/ina-garten-brownie-pudding" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Ina Garten's Brownie Pudding;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Ina Garten's Brownie Pudding</a></strong></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://parade.com/1134932/katieworkman/ina-garten-best-recipes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:19 Classic Ina Garten Recipes That Prove She's the GOAT;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">19 Classic Ina Garten Recipes That Prove She's the GOAT</a></strong></p>
<p>Parade</p><p>This recipe makes just two small lava cakes, so they're perfect for <a href="https://parade.com/986020/marynliles/happy-valentines-day-quotes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Valentine's Day;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Valentine's Day</a>! And best of all? You can have them from mixer to the table in just 25 minutes. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><strong><a href="https://parade.com/841223/rachelconners/easy-chocolate-lava-cakes-for-2-two-ways/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Easy Chocolate Lava Cakes for 2 (Two Ways!);elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Easy Chocolate Lava Cakes for 2 (Two Ways!)</a></strong></p>
<p>Pam's Daily Dish</p><p>A perfectly boozy chocolate treat.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><strong><a href="https://parade.com/1343515/pambeth/best-baileys-chocolate-truffles/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Baileys Chocolate Truffles;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Baileys Chocolate Truffles</a></strong></p>
<p>backforseconds.com</p><p>Chewy, fudgy, brownie-like cookies are loaded with chocolate and M&M candies – YUM! </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://backforseconds.com/chewy-brownie-cookies-with-mms/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Brownie M&M Cookies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Brownie M&M Cookies</a></strong></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://parade.com/food/red-wine-in-boxed-brownies" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:How to Make Red Wine Boxed Brownies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">How to Make Red Wine Boxed Brownies</a></strong></p>
<p>spoonfulofflavor.com</p><p>Add a little cayenne pepper and cinnamon to your brownies and you have the best sweet and fudgy Mexican Brownies! </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://www.spoonfulofflavor.com/2015/05/01/flourless-mexican-brownies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Mexican Brownies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Mexican Brownies</a></strong></p>
<p>Back for Seconds</p><p>I am calling this a cake but it is SO fudgy it’s almost more like a brownie. It’s ooey gooey and absolutely divine!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><strong><a href="http://backforseconds.com/marshmallow-oreo-fudge-cake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Marshmallow Oreo Fudge Cake;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Marshmallow Oreo Fudge Cake</a></strong></p>
<p>Ashlee Marie</p><p>It couldn’t be easier, or more delicious, to make your own homemade Andes mints. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe:</strong> <a href="http://ashleemarie.com/homemade-andes-mints-this-weeks-treat/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Homemade Andes Mints;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>Homemade Andes Mints</strong></a></p>
<p>Homemakinghacks.com</p><p>I don’t think it would be possible to legally cram in any more chocolate flavor. This recipe is only for true chocolate fans. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://homemakinghacks.com/2014/10/chocolate-slow-cooker-dump-cake.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Death by Chocolate Slow Cooker Dump Cake;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Death by Chocolate Slow Cooker Dump Cake</a></strong></p>
<p>namelymarly.com</p><p>You don’t always expect chai flavorings to be combined with chocolate. That makes this cake extra special. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><strong><a href="http://namelymarly.com/chocolate-chai-cake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Chai Chocolate Cake;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Chai Chocolate Cake</a></strong></p>
<p>ihearteating.com</p><p>This triple-chocolate bread pudding is seriously chocolatey, and it couldn’t be simpler to make. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe:</strong> <strong><a href="http://www.ihearteating.com/2015/12/30/crock-pot-triple-chocolate-bread-pudding-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Crock-Pot Triple-Chocolate Bread Pudding;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Crock-Pot Triple-Chocolate Bread Pudding</a></strong></p>
<p>cookingontheweekends.com</p><p>This biscotti is crisp, sweet, full of chocolate and will dip perfectly into your morning coffee. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe:</strong> <strong><a href="http://cookingontheweekends.com/2016/01/triple-chocolate-gluten-free-biscotti-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Triple-Chocolate Gluten-Free Biscotti;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Triple-Chocolate Gluten-Free Biscotti</a></strong></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://parade.com/842811/communitytable/stuffed-mega-chocolate-cookies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Stuffed Mega-Chocolate Cookies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Stuffed Mega-Chocolate Cookies</a></strong></p>

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