Let them eat…chocolate croissants! Marie Antoinette may have insisted that the masses eat cake, but she would have adored these sweet delicacies. When you serve your astonished guests these elegant crescents of chocolaty goodness, only you will know the secret! You make them with store-bought puff pastry, chunks of dark chocolate, and a sprinkling of sea salt. Bon appetite!

Halvah is a dense confection that is often made with tahini, like this Jewish-inspired version. The recipe starts by melting sugar in a pan, and then mixing it with vanilla, sesame tahini, and a pinch of salt. Then, melted chocolate is swirled into the mix to create a soft, marbleized block of candy. If you like, add some fresh pistachios to give your halvah a little extra crunch.

Gujiya is a traditional sweet, often served during the festival of Holi. In our version we pair the fried treat with glazing of both a simple syrup and chocolate ganache.

Send your taste buds to the moon with this chocolaty walnut fudge recipe! The marshmallow cream gives it a velvety texture, and you get a satisfying crunch from chopped walnuts. With a few ingredients you have on hand, and a candy thermometer, you can quickly make a tempting batch of nutty fudge as a special family treat.