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AlamyWhen we think of chocolate desserts, many synonymous adjectives come to mind: decadent, dangerous, addictive, rich... shall we go on? An iconic symbol of indulgence and luxury, chocolate is a much beloved and rarely shunned treat that can be eaten plain or baked into any number of delectable sweets. We compiled a gallery of our favorite, most delicious chocolate desserts from Gourmet, including the requisite layer cake, chocolate truffles, chocolate fondue and a triple chocolate tart.

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Chocolate Desserts

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Mile-High Chocolate Cake
This four-layer stunner may just render all your other chocolate-cake recipes obsolete.

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Salted Chocolate Caramels
A sprinkle of sea salt really takes these caramels over the top, teasing out the creamy richness of the buttery chocolate candies.

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Chocolate Hazelnut Spiced Cookies
These bittersweet chocolate hearts were made to be broken-and devoured.

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Brandied Hot Chocolate
This grown-up cocoa is great on its own-and even better when shared with your Valentine.

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Fried Bittersweet Chocolate Bread
With a rich, oozy center, these little sandwiches provide a sweet ending that can be prepared in just minutes.

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Chocolate Griddle Cakes with Chocolate Sauce
These amazingly chocolaty pancakes blur the line between brunch and dessert.

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Chocolate Truffles
With this recipe from Gourmet, you can recreate the indulgence of chocolate truffles without the expense.

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Mexican Turtle Chocolate Mink
This recipe for Mexican Turtle Chocolate Mink comes from a Gourmet reader, who added the flavors of Mexico to the original Gourmet recipe.

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Chocolate Fondue
The perfect date dessert is one that's interactive: Candied strips of orange peel, raspberries, and almond cookies stand up to a silky fondue.

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Raspberry Chocolate French Macaroons
Dainty pink cookies sandwiched together with a silky ganache are decidedly elegant yet still deliciously whimsical.

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Chocolate Desserts