Four chocolate treats to make in your new kitchen this World Chocolate Day

Is there ever a bad excuse to make something chocolatey? We didn’t think so.

World Chocolate Day is the perfect reason to switch on the oven, dig out the mixing bowls and let your kitchen do what it does best: bring people together over something sweet.

At Allison Homes, we love seeing our kitchens put to good use, whether that’s preparing a quick treat for the children after school, baking something to enjoy with a cup of tea or creating an impressive dessert for when friends and family come round.

This year, we’ve brought together four brilliantly chocolatey recipes, from warm brownie squares to individual trifles that can be assembled in minutes.

Grab your apron and discover what’s on the menu.

White chocolate chunk brownies

Makes 20 squares | Preparation: Under 30 minutes | Baking: 25 minutes

Deep, rich and filled with chunks of melted white chocolate, these brownies are guaranteed crowd-pleasers. Slice them into squares and share them with friends, neighbours or family, or enjoy one warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

You’ll need:

• 375g butter
• 375g dark chocolate
• 6 free range eggs
• 350g caster sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 225g plain flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 250g white chocolate, roughly chopped
• Icing sugar, to decorate, if desired

How to make them:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C, 170°C fan or Gas Mark 4.
2. Line the base and sides of a large 33cm by 23cm baking tin with baking paper.
3. Place the butter and dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water. Make sure the base of the bowl doesn’t touch the water, then allow everything to melt together.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, caster sugar and vanilla extract until combined.
5. Leave the melted chocolate mixture to cool slightly, then whisk in the egg mixture.
6. Sift in the flour and salt before gently folding everything together.
7. Stir through the chopped white chocolate and pour the mixture into the prepared tin.
8. Bake for approximately 25 minutes, then leave to cool slightly in the tin.
9. Cut into squares while still warm and finish with a dusting of icing sugar, if desired.

Tip: Serve with fresh berries or vanilla ice cream for an indulgent dessert.

Recipe adapted from James Martin’s double chocolate brownies, available via BBC Food.

No-bake chocolate cheesecake

Serves 10 | Preparation and setting: More than two hours | No baking required

This rich chocolate cheesecake looks impressive but requires no time in the oven. With a crunchy chocolate biscuit base, silky filling and decorative chocolate topping, it’s ideal for celebrations or dinner with friends.

You’ll need:

• 200g chocolate digestive biscuits, crushed
• 75g butter, melted and cooled slightly
• 800g cream cheese
• Icing sugar, to taste
• 400g milk chocolate, or a mixture of milk and dark chocolate
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 50g white chocolate

How to make it:

1. Mix the crushed biscuits with the melted butter until well combined.
2. Spoon the mixture into a 23cm springform tin and press it down firmly to create a flat, even base.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the cream cheese with icing sugar to taste.
4. Melt the milk chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water.
5. Pour around one-quarter of the melted chocolate into a jug, stir in the vegetable oil and keep it warm for decorating later.
6. Add the cream cheese mixture to the remaining chocolate one spoonful at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth.
7. Spoon the filling over the biscuit base and smooth the top.
8. Chill in the fridge for 20 minutes, or until the surface begins to firm.
9. Melt the white chocolate, then pour the reserved milk chocolate over the cheesecake and spread it evenly across the top.
10. Drizzle lines of white chocolate across the surface and use a cocktail stick to create a decorative feathered pattern.
11. Leave the cheesecake in a cool place to set for approximately two hours.
12. Carefully remove it from the tin and serve in slices.

Tip: Add the icing sugar gradually and taste the mixture as you go, as the chocolate already provides plenty of sweetness.

Recipe adapted from Lorraine Pascale’s easy chocolate cheesecake, available via BBC Food.

M&M’S milk chocolate cookie pizza cake

Makes 12 slices | Preparation: 20 minutes | Baking: 15 to 20 minutes | Cooling: 20 minutes

Part cookie, part cake and decorated like a pizza, this colourful bake is a brilliant choice for getting younger members of the family involved in the kitchen.

You’ll need:

• 225g M&M’S milk chocolate
• 64g plain flour
• 2g baking powder
• 5g salt
• 55g butter, melted
• 45g brown sugar
• 25g caster sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 42g chocolate chips, melted

How to make it:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C or Gas Mark 4.
2. Grease and line a 20cm cake tin with baking paper.
3. Set aside 150g of the M&M’S for decorating, then roughly chop the remainder.
4. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
5. In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter with the brown sugar and caster sugar.
6. Stir in the egg and vanilla extract.
7. Add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined, then fold through the chopped M&M’S.
8. Press the dough evenly into the prepared tin.
9. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centre is set.
10. Melt the chocolate chips and spread them over the baked cookie base.
11. Decorate with the reserved M&M’S, then leave to cool for 15 to 20 minutes.
12. Cut into pizza-style slices and serve.

Tip: Add a handful of crushed pretzels for an extra sweet and salty crunch.

Recipe adapted from the M&M’S Milk Chocolate Cookie Pizza Cake recipe.

Mini chocolate trifles

Makes approximately 4 individual trifles | Preparation: Around 10 minutes | No baking required

These individual chocolate trifles are quick, simple and filled with layers of cake, chocolate, cream and crunchy treats. They’re ideal when you want something indulgent without spending hours in the kitchen.

You’ll need:

• Cadbury Mini Rolls
• Cadbury Pot of Joy desserts
• Twirl Bites
• Fresh cream, whipped
• 6 squares of Cadbury Dairy Milk
• 1 Cadbury Flake

How to make them:

1. Break the Mini Rolls into bite-sized pieces and place a layer at the bottom of each trifle glass.
2. Add a layer of Cadbury Pot of Joy, followed by several Twirl Bites and a spoonful of whipped cream.
3. Repeat the layers until the glasses are full, finishing with cream.
4. Melt the Dairy Milk carefully in the microwave using short bursts, stirring regularly.
5. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the top of each trifle.
6. Crush the Flake and sprinkle it over the cream.
7. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge until needed.

Tip: Use clear glasses to show off each of the chocolatey layers.

Recipe inspired by a Cadbury mini chocolate trifle recipe shared on Instagram.

Make sweet memories at home

Whether you prefer your chocolate baked into a warm brownie, folded into a creamy cheesecake or layered into an individual dessert, these recipes offer a delicious way to celebrate World Chocolate Day at home.

A well-designed kitchen is more than somewhere to prepare meals. It’s a place to experiment with new recipes, spend quality time with loved ones and enjoy the everyday moments that make a house feel like home.

At Allison Homes, our thoughtfully designed kitchens provide space for everything from busy weekday breakfasts to weekend baking sessions and special occasions with family and friends.

Ready to create more memorable moments in a home of your own?

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Allison Homes Web Article: 7th July 2026