7 easy chocolate desserts for spring entertaining

By Khotso Masia, 22 October 2025

From creamy mousses to chilled tarts and decadent truffles, these sweet treats will have everyone saying, “Yoh, this is amazing!”

1. Mama Turilli’s chocolate torte 

Mama Turilli's chocolate torte is pure, decadent magic! This family treasure from Melissa Turilli proves how simple ingredients can be turned into pure bliss. One slice, and you'll understand why this recipe has been treasured and passed down through the Turilli family for generations.

Mama Turilli’s chocolate torte

  Mama Turilli’s chocolate torte recipe 

2. Chocolate mousse cake

Bianca Strydom’s sophisticated masterpiece layers silky milk and dark chocolate mousses, then crowns them with dazzling quinoa sugar shards that deliver a satisfying "cruuuunch". It melts in your mouth and will definitely impress your guests.

Chocolate mousse cake

Chocolate mousse cake 

3. Chocolate tart with salted lemon sabayon 

At first glance, chocolate and lemon seem like unlikely partners, but this tart reveals their secret harmony. Velvety chocolate meets the bright tang of salted lemon sabayon in perfect balance. It’s the kind of dessert that steals the spotlight at any spring table. Abigail serves this with candied prunes to make it extra fancy.

Chocolate tart with salted lemon sabayon

Chocolate tart with salted lemon sabayon

4. 4-ingredient chocolate truffles 

Sometimes the simplest recipes yield the most impressive results. These ganache squares use just 4 pantry staples (yes, chocolate is a staple...) to create something restaurant-worthy. Whether you're looking for the perfect hostess gift, an elegant finish to dinner, or that ideal treat to pair with your after-dinner coffee, this is it.

4-ingredient chocolate truffles

4-ingredient chocolate truffles 

5. Salted dark chocolate namelaka 

Bring some Japanese inspo to your party with this dessert. A hybrid between a mousse and a ganache, this is a luscious dream come true. Crowning the creamy vanilla with a dusting of cocoa powder makes it even more appealing.

Salted dark chocolate namelaka 

6.  No-churn chocolate ice cream 

Who says you need fancy equipment to make this incredible home-made ice cream? This recipe proves that sometimes the best things in life are surprisingly simple. Get ready to impress your guests with scoops of pure chocolate happiness that you made from scratch. Nothing beats that "I made this myself" feeling when you're serving dessert.

No-churn chocolate ice cream

No-churn chocolate ice cream 

7. Chocolate-and-cherry mousse cake with mirror glaze 

With three textures in one dessert, it's a triple threat – or perhaps a triple treat. This chocolate delight is so glossy, you can see your reflection in it. The tangy cherries elevate this from an everyday treat to a magical party dessert.

Chocolate-and-cherry mousse cake with mirror glaze

Chocolate-and-cherry mousse cake with mirror glaze 

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Khotso Masia

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