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    21 Festive Chocolate Desserts for Christmas Everyone Will Be Begging You to Share

    Published: Dec 20, 2024 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    When it comes to chocolate desserts for Christmas, there’s just something about their rich, crowd-pleasing magic that makes them a must-have on the holiday table. Whether you’re hosting a party or keeping it cozy with family, these treats bring a festive vibe that’s impossible to resist. Chocolate has a way of making the holidays feel extra special, and it’s the perfect way to sweeten up the season. This is your chance to wow everyone with desserts that will have them talking long after the last bite.

    Chocolate Cream Cheese Cake With Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

    A slice of chocolate cream cheese cake.
    Chocolate Cream Cheese Cake With Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.


     

    Chocolate Cream Cheese Cake with a rich ganache frosting and creamy filling—perfectly moist and indulgent for any special occasion.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cream Cheese Cake With Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

    Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies With Pecans

    Two chocolate cookies sit on a black surface
    Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies With Pecans. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

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    With their gooey texture and subtle touch of espresso, these chocolate cookies are nothing short of heavenly.
    Get the Recipe: Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies With Pecans

    Bourbon Chocolate Ganache Pecan Pie

    A close-up of a pecan pie with a golden crust, showing one slice being lifted out. The dense, caramelized filling packed with chopped pecans makes this classic an irresistible choice for easy desserts.
    Bourbon Chocolate Ganache Pecan Pie. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Chocolate Pecan Pie is a fun twist on a beloved classic, made with a flaky pie crust, a chocolate ganache base, and a toasty pecan filling.
    Get the Recipe: Bourbon Chocolate Ganache Pecan Pie

    Chocolate Layer Cake With Ganache Frosting

    Chocolate Layer Cake With Ganache Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    A rich chocolate layer cake with chocolate ganache frosting. Perfect for chocolate lovers looking for an extra indulgent treat!
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Layer Cake With Ganache Frosting

    No-Bake Turtle Pie With A Chocolate Caramel Sauce

    A slice of chocolate cheesecake on a white plate
    No-Bake Turtle Pie With A Chocolate Caramel Sauce. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Turtle Pie features a delicious Oreo crust, creamy peanut butter filling, and homemade caramel sauce with pecans, making it the ultimate indulgence.
    Get the Recipe: No-Bake Turtle Pie With A Chocolate Caramel Sauce

    Chocolate Pie With Cherries (Black Forest Pie)

    A bite of chocolate pie with cherries on t plate.
    Chocolate Pie With Cherries (Black Forest Pie). Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    A chocolate lovers Black Forest Pie with a creamy chocolate filling between a layer of ganache and a layer of cherries.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Pie With Cherries (Black Forest Pie)

    Moist Texas Sheet Cake With Pecans

    A tray of chocolate brownies, perfect for holiday cakes and cupcakes spreads, topped with chopped nuts and drizzled with chocolate, with one brownie being lifted out with a metal spatula.
    Moist Texas Sheet Cake With Pecans. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Texas Sheet Cake with cocoa, bittersweet chocolate, and pecans. A simple recipe that’s big on flavor and texture.
    Get the Recipe: Moist Texas Sheet Cake With Pecans

    Rich And Creamy Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes

    Rich And Creamy Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes with cocoa, cream cheese, and chocolate chips. A delicious combination of moist cake and creamy filling.
    Get the Recipe: Rich And Creamy Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes

    Gooey Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding (Chocolate Cobbler)

    A baking dish of chocolate cobbler topped with ice cream.
    Gooey Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding (Chocolate Cobbler). Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Chocolate Cobbler may be the easiest dessert you will ever make. With just a few ingredients you can make the best gooey chocolate pudding cake.
    Get the Recipe: Gooey Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding (Chocolate Cobbler)

    Tasty Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

    A pan of chocolate rice krispie squares on parchment paper.
    Tasty Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    These Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Bars are a little slice of heaven thanks to yummy melted chocolate and creamy peanut butter.
    Get the Recipe: Tasty Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

    Dark Chocolate Strawberry Tarts

    Mini chocolate tarts with creamy filling and chocolate drizzle are arranged on a white surface, surrounded by cocoa powder and fresh strawberries—perfect chocolate desserts for Christmas celebrations.
    Dark Chocolate Strawberry Tarts. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Dark chocolate strawberry tarts are gluten-free, with no refined sugars or dairy, and a delicious treat! Easy make-ahead recipe.
    Get the Recipe: Dark Chocolate Strawberry Tarts

    4-Ingredient No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Clusters

    Chocolate-covered peanut clusters on a metal tray with a small bowl of salted peanuts—perfect chocolate desserts for Christmas. Some clusters are topped with peanuts and sea salt, with a striped towel partially visible at the tray’s edge.
    4-Ingredient No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Clusters. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Discover the easiest homemade peanut clusters recipe that’s perfect for any occasion. Sweet, salty, and crunchy—a treat everyone will love!
    Get the Recipe: 4-Ingredient No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Clusters

    Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

    A close-up of a rich chocolate cheesecake—one of the best chocolate desserts for Christmas—topped with whipped cream, fresh raspberries, and blueberries. One slice is partially separated from the rest of the cake.
    Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    Enjoy the perfect balance of rich chocolate flavor and creamy cheesecake in this triple chocolate cheesecake recipe. The ultimate chocolate dessert.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

    Chocolate Christmas Bark

    Chocolate Christmas Bark. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    This Chocolate Christmas Bark is SO easy and SO versatile. Let’s not forget delicious!!! Choose your toppings and enjoy!
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Christmas Bark

    Hot Chocolate Cookies Recipe With A Gooey Center

    Hot Chocolate Cookies Recipe With A Gooey Center. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

    This Hot Chocolate Cookies recipe is like having a cup of hot cocoa, except in cookie form. Perfect for holiday parties or dessert trays!
    Get the Recipe: Hot Chocolate Cookies Recipe With A Gooey Center

    Chocolate Espresso Cake Recipe

    Chocolate Espresso Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

    This decadent chocolate espresso cake recipe defines rich indulgence! Moist cake topped with a smooth, drippy ganache for good measure.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Espresso Cake Recipe

    Decadent Chocolate Mousse Cake (No Gelatin!)

    Decadent Chocolate Mousse Cake (No Gelatin!). Photo credit: Frosting and Fettuccine.

    This chocolate mousse cake has a decadent dense fudgy cake base that is topped with a light and airy chocolate mousse made without gelatin.
    Get the Recipe: Decadent Chocolate Mousse Cake (No Gelatin!)

    Easy And Quick Chocolate Orange Cupcakes

    Easy And Quick Chocolate Orange Cupcakes. Photo credit: Frosting and Fettuccine.

    These chocolate orange cupcakes have a deep chocolate and orange flavor from using orange juice in the batter. They are moist and easy to make!
    Get the Recipe: Easy And Quick Chocolate Orange Cupcakes

    Chocolate Chip Tart With Pecan Pie Filling

    Chocolate Chip Tart With Pecan Pie Filling. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Chocolate Chip Tarts are a bite size chocolate chip cookie with a bourbon flavored pecan chocolate filling. Reward yourself for being awesome with this little treat.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Tart With Pecan Pie Filling

    Flourless Chocolate Cake

    Flourless Chocolate Cake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Looking for a fabulous dessert that is not quite so sweet, then you are gong to love this rich, decadent, flourless chocolate cake, You’ll never guess what makes the topping spectacular.
    Get the Recipe: Flourless Chocolate Cake

    Triple Chocolate Cookies With Grated Chocolate

    A stack of cookies next to a bottle of milk.
    Triple Chocolate Cookies With Grated Chocolate. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies with grated chocolate and flaky salt are an all time favorite. Three types of chocolate add flavor and texture.
    Get the Recipe: Triple Chocolate Cookies With Grated Chocolate

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