Bonnie Stern's S'mores Chocolate Bark

There are many recipes and sophisticated variations for chocolate bark, some mentioned below, but I have found over and over again that this riff on s'mores is the one people can't resist. (Not sure if that is good or bad.) The better the quality of chocolate you use, the better the results.

Triple Chocolate Cupcakes

The triple threat of milk, dark and white chocolates makes these cupcakes utterly addictive. Right before serving, add the white chocolate discs straight from the fridge so that they don't soften.

Chocolate Hazelnut Swirl Cheesecake

This swirl-topped cheesecake looks very impressive at the table. But don't be intimidated by it. Because the two batters have very similar textures, they swirl together with ease. For an elegant finish, garnish each serving with a dollop of whipped cream and a whole hazelnut or a hazelnut wafer cookie.

Classic Chocolate Souffle

Timing is everything when it comes to soufflé success and a few minutes either way in the oven can matter. An optimum melt-in-your-mouth soufflé has a slight jiggle and a
centre that oozes seductively when spooned open.

Christmas Tree Brownies

We've put a fun and festive twist on the classic brownie by turning it into a cute Christmas tree-shape. Whip up a batch with the kids—they’ll love decorating them. 

Marble Loaf with Chocolate-Hazelnut Glaze

Ganache-Filled Chocolates

Tempering chocolate takes time, patience and a candy thermometer, but it gives beautiful results. The chocolates become smooth and shiny, and yield with a satisfying snap when you bite into them. Use the best quality chocolate you can find for these indulgent treats, and your favourite liqueur for the ganache centres. Frangelico, Kahlúa, Tia Maria and amaretto are good options.

Cherry Almond Truffle Squares

Layers of ganache nestle under a chocolate jacket. For a neat presentation, lift entire batch out of pan using parchment paper, trim edges even and cut into squares.

Chocolate Mousse Cake

This chocoholic's dream come true has creamy mousse and tender cake all covered with a shiny ganache.

Dark Chocolate Marshmallow Bars

These mile-high bars pack the tastes of your favourite fireside treat into a decadent layered holiday dessert. Homemade marshmallow may sound difficult, but it is surprisingly easy to make and well worth the effort.