Chocolate Desserts

If there was a ranking system in what type of desserts people generally fall head over heels for, I’d put chocolate in the top 3. Chocolate desserts come in so many different varieties, shapes, sizes and forms and new innovative chocolate creations are still being made till this very day. When you think about it, chocolate in any form seems good especially if you’re a chocolate fanatic but I know that the true chocolate lovers easily create a million categories for the different desserts available out there and they can distinguish a real good chocolate dessert from one that’s the exact opposite.

Chocolate cakes would be a good place to start in the long list of chocolate desserts as I think they are the most popular dessert item. The varieties of chocolate cakes are endless from pound cakes to fudge cakes and black forest cakes to appease any craving you might have. If you like your cakes rich, try one of the “death by chocolate” cakes such as a flourless chocolate cake or a molten chocolate cake. “Death by chocolate” cakes get their name from chocolate (dark chocolate, cocoa) which act as the primary ingredient with tastes "to die for". Don’t forget to try chocolate pudding if you would be a fan of the former, especially the British version which does a mean steamed chocolate pudding with chocolate sauce.

Brownies are good too, a different kind of cake which usually has a harder top layer, Brownies are a delight that go really well with ice cream, which brings me to my next desert; Chocolate Ice cream. A simple favorite amongst many, chocolate ice-cream is one of the most popular flavors and yes, the varieties are pretty endless as well. With modern day companies incorporating brownies, fudge, caramel, cheesecakes, and so much more into their chocolate ice creams , all you really have to do is sit back and take your pick.

Another type of chocolate dessert would be the chocolate soufflé. Made with beaten egg whites and a béchamel flavored cream sauce and chocolate, this dessert is said to be light and fluffy and a real treat for chocolate lovers. If you love pastries, you’ll love éclairs, another chocolate delight filled with cream and usually topped with icing. The great thing with chocolate desserts is that they go with anything and are perfect for every occasion or even when you just feel like it. And good news, recent studies have shown that chocolate actually is healthy for us! (Not too much of course) So go ahead, indulge!