Black tahini chocolate cookies

Make your own tahini using black or white sesame seeds, this recipe shows you how. Black ones have a nuttier, sweeter flavour, making them perfect for baking 

Chocolate hazelnut ice cream cheesecake

No one will guess that this easy, rich and creamy no-cook, make-ahead cheesecake uses only 4 ingredients – ideal for a dinner party

Hazelnut & chocolate butter

A delicious treat to spread on your toast, blended from hazelnuts, maple syrup and cocoa

Milk chocolate pots with citrus shortbread

These individual chocolate desserts go really well with the light citrussy shortbread and are so simple to make that kids can get involved too!

Chocolate bark & chocolate-coated strawberries

White chocolate bark and dipped strawberries are simple to make but the homemade touch will impress guests at a summer party. Use them to decorate cakes too

Chocolate mousse

Bear Grylls' chocolatey dessert is so quick to make. If you have unexpected guests, it's sure to be a winner! 

Dark chocolate & cherry bar

This impressive looking dessert is a chocolate lover's dream and no one will guess it uses just four ingredients

Chocolate & hazelnut thumbprint cookies

The food processor does most of the work in this cookie recipe, but younger children will enjoy rolling the dough into balls and thumbprinting. Older kids can make them on their own

Chocolate & sesame loaf cake

Tahini gives this cake a subtle nutty flavour that partners perfectly with rich chocolate. This recipe makes 2 cakes, so why not freeze one as a treat for another day!

Spiced poached pears in chocolate sauce

You won't need an excuse to indulge in this updated classic, but if you do, remember that fruit contributes to your 5-a-day!