Five Chocolate Desserts for a Special Dinner

A special dinner deserves a proper finish. Chocolate is the safest choice, and these five desserts look restaurant-worthy while being very doable at home.

1. Layered chocolate cake with a glossy ganache, serve with fresh raspberries.
2. Molten lava cakes that can be prepared in the morning and baked in 12 minutes.
3. Chocolate pots de creme: silky, rich and made with just five ingredients.
4. Flourless chocolate torte, naturally gluten free and perfect with whipped cream.
5. Chocolate mousse with a pinch of sea salt and a spoon of crushed hazelnuts.

Tips for better chocolate desserts

• Use good dark chocolate with 60 to 70 percent cocoa solids.
• Melt it gently, never over direct high heat.
• A small pinch of salt and a shot of strong coffee make the chocolate taste deeper.