Chocolate

This recipe is an accompaniment forChocolate Brownie Torte with White Chocolate Mousse and Caramelized Bananas .

(Chocolate Rum Cookies)

Prunes and Cognac add moistness and great flavor to this rich chocolate cake.

Zabaglione is the Italian version of the foamy, custardy sauce known as sabayon in France. I found that freezing it for this dessert gave it a texture much like that of ice cream. For an extra-pretty presentation, garnish this with fresh raspberries, orange segments, mint leaves and additional sliced, toasted almonds.

Any favorite ice cream can be used in these treats. Both the walnut cookies and the "sandwiches" themselves can be prepared several days in advance.

This is what Nutella would taste like in cake form; it was the first recipe Gina created for our original dessert menu.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Coconut and chocolate team up in the filling of this impressive cheesecake, which also has a chocolate cookie crust. Begin making the cake a day before serving.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.