Almonds and chocolate are the kind of classic pairing that quietly outlasts every trend. Nutty, toasty, a little floral, and deeply chocolatey — these chocolate almond dessert recipes are the ones I make when I want a dessert that feels grown-up without trying too hard. Some are flourless, some are loaded with frangipane, and a few are pure weeknight joy. Pick a favorite and preheat the oven. The magic of pairing almonds with chocolate is the contrast: the fat and protein in the almonds mellow the sharpness of dark cocoa, while the chocolate deepens the almond’s natural sweetness. When you add a splash of almond extract, a swirl of almond butter, or a generous handful of toasted sliced almonds, you’re doing two jobs at once — flavor and texture. I’ve grouped these recipes so you can move from simple no-bake treats to showstopping layer cakes, all built on the same nutty, chocolatey foundation. You’ll find cookies, tarts, flourless tortes, and even a homemade almond-ella spread in this list. Most are forgiving and flexible — easy to swap honey for maple syrup, dairy butter for plant butter, or all-purpose flour for almond flour. If you have a bag of almonds in the pantry, you’re already most of the way to dessert.
What’s Inside
Each recipe below links straight to the source. Click through for the full method, ingredient list, and the original baker’s notes.
- Chocolate Almond Flour Torte Recipe
- Chocolate Almond Coffee Cake Recipe
- Chocolate-Almond Pear Tart Recipe
- Almond-ella Spread Recipe
- Chocolate Paradis With Almond Praline Recipe
- BA's Best Chocolate Macaroon Cake Recipe
- Chocolate Ganache Tart Recipe
- Chocolate-Almond Fudge Recipe
- Dark Chocolate Almond Bars
- No-Bake Almond Butter Cup Bars
- Almond Joy Nut Butter (GF & V)
- 5-Ingredient Almond Butter Dark Chocolate Snowballs
- 5-Ingredient Honey Mama's Chocolate Bars
The 13 Recipes
Each entry below includes a quick description and a link straight to the original recipe. Hover over the image to see the source blog.
Chocolate Almond Flour Torte Recipe
From Kingarthurbaking
This is one of those recipes that looks far more impressive than the effort it actually takes. Most home cooks can pull it off with pantry staples and a little patience. The original baker has tested it multiple times, so you can trust the timing and the proportions.
Chocolate Almond Coffee Cake Recipe
From Kingarthurbaking
This is one of those recipes that looks far more impressive than the effort it actually takes. Most home cooks can pull it off with pantry staples and a little patience. The original baker has tested it multiple times, so you can trust the timing and the proportions.
Chocolate-Almond Pear Tart Recipe
From Bonappetit by Kristen Hall
This is one of those recipes that looks far more impressive than the effort it actually takes. Most home cooks can pull it off with pantry staples and a little patience. The original baker has tested it multiple times, so you can trust the timing and the proportions.
Almond-ella Spread Recipe
From Loveandlemons by Jeanine Donofrio
This is one of those recipes that looks far more impressive than the effort it actually takes. Most home cooks can pull it off with pantry staples and a little patience. The original baker has tested it multiple times, so you can trust the timing and the proportions.
Chocolate Paradis With Almond Praline Recipe
From Bonappetit by Jacques Pépin
This is one of those recipes that looks far more impressive than the effort it actually takes. Most home cooks can pull it off with pantry staples and a little patience. The original baker has tested it multiple times, so you can trust the timing and the proportions.
BA's Best Chocolate Macaroon Cake Recipe
From Bonappetit by Claire Saffitz
This is one of those recipes that looks far more impressive than the effort it actually takes. Most home cooks can pull it off with pantry staples and a little patience. The original baker has tested it multiple times, so you can trust the timing and the proportions.
Chocolate Ganache Tart Recipe
From Bonappetit by Janice Tiefenbach
This is one of those recipes that looks far more impressive than the effort it actually takes. Most home cooks can pull it off with pantry staples and a little patience. The original baker has tested it multiple times, so you can trust the timing and the proportions.
Chocolate-Almond Fudge Recipe
From Bonappetit by Chris Morocco
This is one of those recipes that looks far more impressive than the effort it actually takes. Most home cooks can pull it off with pantry staples and a little patience. The original baker has tested it multiple times, so you can trust the timing and the proportions.
Dark Chocolate Almond Bars
From Minimalistbaker by Dana @ Minimalist Baker
This is one of those recipes that looks far more impressive than the effort it actually takes. Most home cooks can pull it off with pantry staples and a little patience. The original baker has tested it multiple times, so you can trust the timing and the proportions.
No-Bake Almond Butter Cup Bars
From Minimalistbaker by Dana @ Minimalist Baker
This is one of those recipes that looks far more impressive than the effort it actually takes. Most home cooks can pull it off with pantry staples and a little patience. The original baker has tested it multiple times, so you can trust the timing and the proportions.
Almond Joy Nut Butter (GF & V)
From Minimalistbaker by Dana @ Minimalist Baker
This is one of those recipes that looks far more impressive than the effort it actually takes. Most home cooks can pull it off with pantry staples and a little patience. The original baker has tested it multiple times, so you can trust the timing and the proportions.
5-Ingredient Almond Butter Dark Chocolate Snowballs
From Minimalistbaker by Dana @ Minimalist Baker
This is one of those recipes that looks far more impressive than the effort it actually takes. Most home cooks can pull it off with pantry staples and a little patience. The original baker has tested it multiple times, so you can trust the timing and the proportions.
5-Ingredient Honey Mama's Chocolate Bars
From Minimalistbaker by Dana @ Minimalist Baker
This is one of those recipes that looks far more impressive than the effort it actually takes. Most home cooks can pull it off with pantry staples and a little patience. The original baker has tested it multiple times, so you can trust the timing and the proportions.
Tips for Working with Almonds + Chocolate
Toasting your almonds first takes these desserts from good to unforgettable. Spread sliced or slivered almonds on a sheet pan and toast at 350°F for 5 to 7 minutes, until they’re fragrant and just turning golden. Watch them closely — nuts go from toasted to burnt in 30 seconds. Cool them completely before folding into batter or scattering on top.
If you’re using almond flour in a baking recipe, give the bag a good stir before measuring. Almond flour tends to settle and pack tightly, and a tightly-packed cup will make your batter dense. For the most accurate measurement, weigh it: 1 cup of almond flour is about 96 grams.
When you’re making anything with a chocolate-almond flavor, a tiny splash of almond extract goes a long way. It’s potent — a quarter teaspoon is usually plenty. For a more complex flavor, try a few drops of pure almond extract plus a teaspoon of vanilla. And for the cookies and bars, a pinch of flaky sea salt on top of the chocolate before it sets will give you that bakery-style sweet-salty finish.
That’s a Lot of Chocolate
That’s a lot of chocolate — and I mean that in the very best way. If I had to pick just one from this list, I’d reach for whichever one matches the season and the company. Bake one, share it, and let me know which one becomes your new forever favorite. And if you make any of these, tag me — I genuinely love seeing your bakes.
—Marina Caldwell
Sources & Credits
Every recipe below links to the original baker’s page. I’m so grateful to the food bloggers who developed and tested these — please visit their sites, leave a comment if you try one, and support their work.
- Chocolate Almond Flour Torte Recipe — Kingarthurbaking
- Chocolate Almond Coffee Cake Recipe — Kingarthurbaking
- Chocolate-Almond Pear Tart Recipe — Bonappetit (Kristen Hall)
- Almond-ella Spread Recipe — Loveandlemons (Jeanine Donofrio)
- Chocolate Paradis With Almond Praline Recipe — Bonappetit (Jacques Pépin)
- BA's Best Chocolate Macaroon Cake Recipe — Bonappetit (Claire Saffitz)
- Chocolate Ganache Tart Recipe — Bonappetit (Janice Tiefenbach)
- Chocolate-Almond Fudge Recipe — Bonappetit (Chris Morocco)
- Dark Chocolate Almond Bars — Minimalistbaker (Dana @ Minimalist Baker)
- No-Bake Almond Butter Cup Bars — Minimalistbaker (Dana @ Minimalist Baker)
- Almond Joy Nut Butter (GF & V) — Minimalistbaker (Dana @ Minimalist Baker)
- 5-Ingredient Almond Butter Dark Chocolate Snowballs — Minimalistbaker (Dana @ Minimalist Baker)
- 5-Ingredient Honey Mama's Chocolate Bars — Minimalistbaker (Dana @ Minimalist Baker)
