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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    Dark Chocolate Brownies

    These fudgy dark chocolate brownies get their flavor from dark chocolate chips, cocoa and a bit of espresso powder, plus butter for richness.

    Date Brownies

    Made with date syrup instead of sugar, these rich date brownies are a little bit more healthy than the usual...


    Espresso Brownies

    Adding instant espresso powder to your brownie batter makes the chocolate irresistibly rich. With that extra depth of flavor and...


    Copycat Domino’s Cookie Brownies

    This copycat recipe for Domino's cookie brownies delivers the fudgy, the gooey, the chocolaty and the chewy.


    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....

    3D Chocolate Cheesecake

    This dark chocolate cheesecake is deep and decadent, earning it the right to be called "3D." This version always looks...


    Chocolaty Peanut Clusters

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

    Chocolate Bundt Cake

    Our chocolate Bundt cake recipe calls for melted chocolate, baking cocoa and espresso powder in the batter to ensure each...


    Chocolate Olive Oil Cake

    Rich, moist and gluten-free, this decadent chocolate olive oil cake is incredibly easy to whip up for special occasions.


    Air-Fryer Brownies

    As if we didn’t already love our air fryers enough for savory recipes, they can bake our favorite desserts, too!...


    Marokanky (Czech Christmas Cookies)

    These Czech Christmas cookies are crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside. The batter is prepared on the...

    Hot Chocolate Bombs

    Warm, cozy and delightfully sweet, these hot cocoa bombs are an easy treat for a cold winter's day.


    Chocolate Date Energy Balls

    Eating just one of these healthy treats satisfies my sweet tooth without added refined sugar. My recipe is a spinoff...


    Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Chocolate Mole Soup

    This recipe is perfect for those days when you’re craving something just a little bit different. It’s spicy, flavorful and...


    Cherry Fudge Truffle Coconut Cheesecake

    Cherries and chocolate come together in this dazzling coconut cheesecake. It's a holiday showstopper! —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota


    Dark Chocolate Ice Cream with Paprika & Agave

    Pair this rich and creamy ice cream with a cup of hot or iced coffee. It's mildly sweet with a...

    Pressure-Cooker Chicken Mole

    Chocolate with chicken? If you’re not familiar with mole, don’t be afraid of this versatile Mexican sauce. I love sharing...


    3D Chocolate Cheesecake

    This dark chocolate cheesecake is deep and decadent, earning it the right to be called "3D." This version always looks...


    Deep & Dark Ganache Cake

    My ode to all things chocolate, this is a phenomenally rich and satisfying chocolate ganache cake recipe. — Tarra Knight,...


    Velvety Chocolate Butter Pecan Pie

    Serious dessert lovers go nuts over this one that combines the best of two classics: pecan pie and chocolate pie....


    Pistachio Meringue Sandwich Cookies

    Traditional macarons are confections made with egg whites, sugar and almonds. Our easy version calls for pistachios and features a...


    Chocolate Gingerbread Yule Log

    If you’ve tasted a yule log sponge cake, you’ll love this version with fresh ginger and spices. The holiday stunner...


    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....


    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,...

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    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 Crunch Ice Cream

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


    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...


    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...


    Cappuccino Brownies

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


    Chocolate and Cherry Stromboli

    This melty, chocolaty spin on stromboli is delicious for both breakfast and dessert. Serve it with a cup of coffee,...