10 Mouthwatering Recipes for Celebrating World Chocolate Day at Home

If you’ve been looking for an excuse to sit in and eat chocolate, you’re in luck: World Chocolate Day is around the corner.

To mark the occasion, we’ve rounded up the best recipes you can make at home to celebrate.

What is World Chocolate Day and When is it?

World Chocolate Day is marked on July 7 every year to celebrate chocolate in all its forms.

Though originally from Mexico and other parts of Central and South America, chocolate is now eaten by around one billion people globally every day.

Chocolate Fondue

If you’re looking for an easy-to-make dessert idea which will still impress guests, chocolate fondue may be the answer.

Just slowly heat up your chocolate of choice along with milk, cream and butter. Then grab some skewers and dip in whatever fruit or sweets you fancy.

Chocolate Truffles

Though a little more complex to make, chocolate truffles are a great treat for celebrating World Chocolate Day at home.

You can find a step-by-step recipe here, and a guide to properly tempering your chocolate here.

Fancy Chocolate Cake

No proper celebration is complete without cake – and this ultimate chocolate cake recipe is sure to please.

Deliciously sweet and finished off with a rich ganache, you may have to stop yourself from finishing it in one go!

Chocolate Mousse

With just five simple ingredients – cream, butter, sugar, chocolate and eggs – you can make a chocolate mousse to rival even the finest of restaurants.

This recipe offers a step-by-step guide.

Chocolate Tart

Another delicious way to get your chocolate fix is with a chocolate tart, which is surprisingly quick and easy to put together.

Here’s a simple recipe to get you started.

Brownie

It couldn’t be a World Chocolate Day guide without mentioning the king of all chocolate treats: brownies.

There are thousands of different ingredients you can put into brownies to jazz them up, from mini eggs to peanut butter, but for a simple recipe, try these best ever brownies.

Chocolate Cheesecake

Ok, hear us out – chocolate and cheese might sound odd, but this chocolate cheesecake recipe is a mouthwatering twist on a classic that won’t disappoint.

Cookies

For a dessert worth sharing, cookies are your best bet.

Some recipes don’t even require an oven – so if you don’t fancy lots of cleaning up, why not get out your pan sets and try this frying pan cookie recipe?

Churros With Chocolate Sauce

A favourite in the Spanish-speaking world, churros are another delicious way to enjoy melted chocolate. This recipe takes you through step by step.

So what are you waiting for? Satisfy your sweet tooth this World Chocolate Day – and don’t worry, we won’t judge you for licking the bowl!