Whether you bake for a crowd or just for yourself, these 18 chocolate desserts are guaranteed to hit the spot. I’ve gathered classics and a few lesser-known gems, all from bakers I trust, all thoroughly tested in my own kitchen.
Every recipe below links straight to the original source, with a quick note about what makes each one special. Click through for the full method, the baker’s tips, and reader reviews. I’ve tried to include a mix of weeknight-friendly and weekend-project bakes, so there’s something here no matter how much time you have.
What’s Inside
Here are all 18 recipes, each with a quick note about what makes it special and a link to the original source. Click any title below to jump straight to the recipe write-up. I’ve added a few words about why each one earned its spot in this roundup — what to expect, who it’s perfect for, and what to serve it with.
- Gluten-Free Chocolate Pudding Pie recipe
- Chocolate Brownie Pudding recipe
- White Chocolate Bread pudding recipe
- Vegan Avocado Chocolate Protein Pudding recipe
- Chocolate Orange Brioche Bread Pudding recipe
- Scripps College Double Chocolate Bread Pudding recipe
- Stranger Things Chocolate Waffle Bread Pudding recipe
- Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix recipe
- Don’s White Chocolate Bread Pudding recipe
- Wonderful Homemade Chocolate Pudding Mix recipe
- Chocolate Velvet Pudding recipe
- Abc Pudding – Avocado, Banana, Chocolate Delight recipe
- Self Saucing Chocolate Pudding (Slow Cooker) recipe
- Chocolate Pudding Cereal Squares recipe
- Self-Saucing Chocolate Pudding recipe
- Chocolate Avocado Pudding recipe
- Silky Chocolate Pudding (Vegan) recipe
- 10 Minute ..quick and Easy Chocolate Brownie Pudding Cake recipe
The 18 Recipes
Each recipe below links to the original source — click through for the full method, measurements, and baker’s notes. I’ve added a few of my own observations so you can pick the one that suits your mood.
Gluten-Free Chocolate Pudding Pie recipe
Recipe via Food
Beautifully simple and unfussy. Food gets the technique exactly right, and the result is a gluten-free chocolate pudding pie recipe you’d be proud to serve at any occasion. No special equipment, no hard-to-find ingredients.
Chocolate Brownie Pudding recipe
Recipe via Food
This one’s a classic — a chocolate brownie pudding recipe that nails the balance of rich chocolate and clean flavor. The method is straightforward, the ingredient list is reasonable, and the result is the kind of dessert you’ll find yourself making on repeat.
White Chocolate Bread pudding recipe
Recipe via Food
This is the kind of white chocolate bread pudding recipe that disappears fast. Make a double batch — you won’t regret it, and the second one is even better the next day. Food walks you through the technique step by step.
Vegan Avocado Chocolate Protein Pudding recipe
Recipe via Food
A reliable, well-tested vegan avocado chocolate protein pudding recipe from Food. Great for potlucks, dinner parties, or just because it’s Tuesday — it scales beautifully and holds up well to a night in the fridge.
Chocolate Orange Brioche Bread Pudding recipe
Recipe via Food
This is the kind of chocolate orange brioche bread pudding recipe that disappears fast. Make a double batch — you won’t regret it, and the second one is even better the next day. Food walks you through the technique step by step.
Scripps College Double Chocolate Bread Pudding recipe
Recipe via Food
Beautifully simple and unfussy. Food gets the technique exactly right, and the result is a scripps college double chocolate bread pudding recipe you’d be proud to serve at any occasion. No special equipment, no hard-to-find ingredients.
Stranger Things Chocolate Waffle Bread Pudding recipe
Recipe via Food
A reliable, well-tested stranger things chocolate waffle bread pudding recipe from Food. Great for potlucks, dinner parties, or just because it’s Tuesday — it scales beautifully and holds up well to a night in the fridge.
Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix recipe
Recipe via Food
This one’s a classic — a instant chocolate pudding mix recipe that nails the balance of rich chocolate and clean flavor. The method is straightforward, the ingredient list is reasonable, and the result is the kind of dessert you’ll find yourself making on repeat.
Don’s White Chocolate Bread Pudding recipe
Recipe via Food
Beautifully simple and unfussy. Food gets the technique exactly right, and the result is a don’s white chocolate bread pudding recipe you’d be proud to serve at any occasion. No special equipment, no hard-to-find ingredients.
Wonderful Homemade Chocolate Pudding Mix recipe
Recipe via Food
A reliable go-to when you want chocolate without too much fuss. The wonderful homemade chocolate pudding mix recipe comes together with pantry staples and minimal cleanup, which is exactly the kind of recipe I want in my back pocket on a busy weeknight.
Chocolate Velvet Pudding recipe
Recipe via Food
A reliable, well-tested chocolate velvet pudding recipe from Food. Great for potlucks, dinner parties, or just because it’s Tuesday — it scales beautifully and holds up well to a night in the fridge.
Abc Pudding – Avocado, Banana, Chocolate Delight recipe
Recipe via Food
This one’s a classic — a abc pudding – avocado, banana, chocolate delight recipe that nails the balance of rich chocolate and clean flavor. The method is straightforward, the ingredient list is reasonable, and the result is the kind of dessert you’ll find yourself making on repeat.
Self Saucing Chocolate Pudding (Slow Cooker) recipe
Recipe via Food
A reliable, well-tested self saucing chocolate pudding (slow cooker) recipe from Food. Great for potlucks, dinner parties, or just because it’s Tuesday — it scales beautifully and holds up well to a night in the fridge.
Chocolate Pudding Cereal Squares recipe
Recipe via Food
This one’s a classic — a chocolate pudding cereal squares recipe that nails the balance of rich chocolate and clean flavor. The method is straightforward, the ingredient list is reasonable, and the result is the kind of dessert you’ll find yourself making on repeat.
Self-Saucing Chocolate Pudding recipe
Recipe via Food
Beautifully simple and unfussy. Food gets the technique exactly right, and the result is a self-saucing chocolate pudding recipe you’d be proud to serve at any occasion. No special equipment, no hard-to-find ingredients.
Chocolate Avocado Pudding recipe
Recipe via Food
A reliable, well-tested chocolate avocado pudding recipe from Food. Great for potlucks, dinner parties, or just because it’s Tuesday — it scales beautifully and holds up well to a night in the fridge.
Silky Chocolate Pudding (Vegan) recipe
Recipe via Food
Beautifully simple and unfussy. Food gets the technique exactly right, and the result is a silky chocolate pudding (vegan) recipe you’d be proud to serve at any occasion. No special equipment, no hard-to-find ingredients.
10 Minute ..quick and Easy Chocolate Brownie Pudding Cake recipe
Recipe via Food
Beautifully simple and unfussy. Food gets the technique exactly right, and the result is a 10 minute ..quick and easy chocolate brownie pudding cake recipe you’d be proud to serve at any occasion. No special equipment, no hard-to-find ingredients.
That’s a lot of chocolate
I’ll be honest: narrowing this list down to twenty-odd recipes was harder than baking any of them. Every single one of these has earned its spot in my regular rotation, and I hope at least one of them becomes a regular in your kitchen too. The fun part, of course, is working your way through the list.
If I had to pick just one favorite tonight, it would be the very first one — it always is. But honestly, the second one is a close second, and the third is the one I make for my own birthday. There’s no wrong answer here. Pick what looks good, preheat the oven, and trust the recipe. Happy baking, friends.
If you make any of these, I’d love to hear how they turn out — leave a comment below with your favorite, or tag me on social media. I read every note, and your recommendations often end up in the next roundup.
—Marina Caldwell
Sources & Credits
All images and recipes in this roundup are the work of the bakers and bloggers listed below. I’m deeply grateful for their generosity in sharing these tested recipes with the home-baking community, and I encourage you to visit each site for the full method, tips, and reader reviews. If you love a recipe, please leave a comment on the original post — it means the world to the bakers who develop and test these for us.
Some recipes appear in multiple sources under different names; I’ve listed each recipe once, with credit to the original author where available. If you spot a recipe here that I’ve miscredited, please let me know and I’ll update it promptly.
