Bittersweet Chocolate Recipes

True chocolate lovers can’t resist the intensity of bittersweet chocolate bars. Our recipes with bittersweet chocolate include the best brownies and cookies.

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    Raspberry & Chocolate Shortbread Bars

    A very long time ago, when I was a child, I decided that chocolate and raspberries was a combination made in heaven, and that any treat made with these two delicious ingredients would be at the top of my holiday list. Any seedless jam or preserves may be used, but raspberry is our favorite. —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

    Molten Peppermint-Chocolate Cakes

    I doctored up a recipe I found in the newspaper years ago. When you see the gooey chocolate dripping out,...


    Chocolate Truffle Cake

    Love chocolate? Then this tender, luxurious layer cake is for you. With a ganache glaze and a fabulous bittersweet filling,...


    Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Filling

    Coffee mixed into the batter makes this moist layer cake even more special. Garnished with fresh berries and chocolate curls...


    Bittersweet Chocolate Cheesecake

    I'm a great-grandmother, and my whole family enjoys this dessert. I received this recipe from my niece. It's very chocolaty....

    Brownie Haunted House

    You don’t have to worry about getting this spooky showstopper to stand upright. These fudgy brownies are the perfect canvas...


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    Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

    These chocolate peppermint cookies are the perfect way to get your peppermint fix this winter.


    Chocolate Crunch Ice Cream

    Making ice cream goes smoothly when you do prep work in advance. I make the custard ahead and refrigerate it...


    Chocolate Chip Cherry Bread

    “Chips, cherries, bananas, pecans…Mom's quick bread is packed full of goodies," notes Terri. "We baked a triple batch for my...


    Chocolate Swirled Cheesecake

    This cheesecake looks and tastes indulgent, but it's a lightened up version you can feel good about serving your family....


    Chocolaty Peanut Clusters

    I turn to my slow cooker to prepare these convenient chocolate treats. Making candies couldn't be any easier! —Pam Posey,...


    Super Chunky Cookies

    Chocolate lovers will go crazy over these cookies that feature loads of chocolate! When friends ask me to make "those...


    Hazelnut Hot Chocolate

    Vanilla beans and a hazelnut liqueur like Frangelico lend a sophisticated flavor to this hot chocolate. With such rich taste,...

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    Fudgy Brownie Recipe

    Finding the perfect brownie recipe is a challenge, but if you are looking to learn how to make fudgy brownies—the...


    Flourless Chocolate Cake with Rosemary Ganache

    This rich cake is the essence of moist, dense and chocolaty. A silky chocolate ganache infused with rosemary really takes...


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    Malted Chocolate & Stout Layer Cake

    If you want a dessert that will take the cake at a St. Patrick's Day celebration, look no further! The...


    Cappuccino Brownies

    There’s something magical in coffee that intensifies the flavor of chocolate. These three-layer wonders freeze well, but somehow most of...


    Toffee Bar Brownie Torte

    Heads will turn when you serve this showstopping cake. The mild espresso frosting nicely complements the bittersweet brownie layers.—Megan Byers,...


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    Boston Cream Cupcakes

    Boston cream cupcakes have been my favorite bakery treat since I was a child, so I put together this easy-to-make...


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    Chocolate-Pecan Hedgehog Cookies

    Unlike the real woodland creatures, these chocolate-coated hedgehogs dwell on snack plates and cookie trays. The little guys are fun...


    Chocolate-Glazed Almond Bars

    With a moist almond filling and a flaky golden crust, these bars are sure to be the perfect dessert for...


    Chocolate Peppermint Scones

    Try my decadent scones as a breakfast or brunch treat or a snack served with coffee and mint tea. They're...

    Chocolate-Filled Angel Food Cake

    This decadent angel food cake has a secret tunnel of Amaretto-and-chocolate-flavored whipped cream and a luscious chocolate glaze. It's sure...


    Chocolate S’mores Tart

    I created this tart for my kids, who love having s'mores on the fire pit. It’s truly indulgent. We simply...


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    Brownie Cookies

    The next time you long for a chocolaty dessert, bake up a batch of these jumbo-size brownie cookies....


    Mille Crepe Cake

    Our showstopping mille crepe cake layers white chocolate buttercream, rich ganache and chocolate crepes. It takes some time to make,...


    Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake

    Our triple chocolate mousse cake is a treat that impresses without fuss. With a sweet cookie crust and layers of...


    No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake

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    This no-bake peanut butter cheesecake features rich layers of peanut butter and chocolate in an Oreo cookie crust. It is...