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Rachel Marek
When you're pressed for time but still want to present a delicious, decadent treat, make one of these quick chocolate desserts. They come together in under one hour, and all of them taste like something created by a master baker or chocolatier. From brownies to cookies, cakes, and truffles, you'll be on your way to satisfy anyone with a chocolate craving.
No matter which recipe you choose to make first, we guarantee our quick chocolate dessert recipes show that you can make something truly special in just 60 minutes—or less.
Easy Chocolate Mousse
Some chocolate mousse recipes call for egg yolks but in this recipe, whipped egg whites are what give the 20-minute dessert its cloud-like texture. Pure peppermint extract is added to the mixture for a holiday spin. Top each cup with freshly whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies.
Martha's Warm Chocolate Pudding Cakes
Make the batter for these five-ingredient pudding cakes in advance for an easy date-night dessert. When you sit down to dinner, put them in the oven to bake for 20 minutes. By the time you're done with the main dish, dessert will be ready to go.
One-Bowl Chocolate Cupcakes
Our all-purpose chocolate cupcakes are one of our favorite one-bowl baking wonders, minimizing the mess in the kitchen, and taking just about 30 minutes to transform from batter into 18 fresh, delicious cupcakes.
Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
Looking for a quick chocolate dessert recipe? This family-friendly skillet gets its fudginess from Dutch-processed cocoa powder and semisweet chocolate chips.
Spicy Chocolate Cookies
The secret to these rich chocolate cookies is a hint of cayenne pepper. A sprinkle of turbinado sugar on top gives the perfect crunch to these double chocolate treats.
Chewy Brownies
These irresistible chocolate brownies take just one hour to prepare. The shiny, crackly top and chewy interior are what dreams are made of.
Dark Chocolate Truffles
Take a bite of these delicious vegan chocolate truffles made with chopped dark chocolate, cocoa powder, coconut oil, and vanilla. They're our go-to make-ahead dessert for gifting. Although they only require a few minutes of hands-on prep time, they need several hours to set in the fridge.
Milk-Chocolate Pudding
Master the art of making chocolate pudding with this quick dessert recipe that only takes 45 minutes. The result is so much better than anything you've ever bought at the store.
Molten Chocolate-Espresso Cakes
Adding a tablespoon of instant espresso powder perks up this quick chocolate dessert—the coffee enhances the richness of the bittersweet chocolate.
Mexican Hot-Chocolate Cookies
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A marriage of chocolate and spices works in tandem in this quick cookie recipe, inspired by traditional Mexican hot cocoa.
Molten Chocolate Cake
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When you're short on time but want to make something that will wow, try this speedy molten cake—the prep time is minimal, yet the results are impressive and delicious.
Mini Chocolate Cupcakes With Multicolored Frosting
Bake a batch of these cupcakes for a children's birthday party or decorate them for any festive occasion. Thanks to their miniature size, they bake in just 10 minutes.
Chocolate-Zucchini Sheet Cake With Cream-Cheese Frosting
They'll never notice that this quick chocolate dessert is packed with one very green ingredient: four cups of healthy grated zucchini. It brings incredible moistness and a touch of texture.
Dark Chocolate-Walnut Date Bar
Give this semisweet chocolate dessert a healthy spin with chopped dates, peanut butter, walnuts, and coconut oil. Although these bars only take 20 minutes of hands-on preparation time, they do need two hours to chill before serving, so plan accordingly.
Vanilla Sheet Cake With Malted-Chocolate Frosting
There's real chocolate magic in the lightly whipped buttercream that's used to frost this crowd-friendly sheet cake. And decorating with chocolate malted milk balls makes this a fun dessert for any occasion.
Triple-Chocolate Brownie Cups
Rachel Marek
Rich and chocolaty, these individual desserts are very hard to resist. Baked in muffin cups, these brownie cups are ready to serve—no portioning necessary.Â
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