To misquote our favorite Friends character Joey Tribbiani, “Wine? Good. Chocolate? Good. Wine-infused chocolate? GOOD!” Vino and cocoa make a harmonious pair when served side-by-side, but add some pinot to your brownie batter and you’ve got a rich, indulgent dessert that’s so much better than the sum of its parts. Here are some of our favorite red wine dessert recipes for when we can’t decide between a second glass or a second slice.
Chocolate Red Wine Chiffon Cake
For elegant events and special occasions, you can’t go wrong serving this chocolate cake from Sprinkle Bakes. With a light-as-air texture and a wine-infused chocolate glaze on top, it tastes like something from a high-end bakery while still being relatively simple to prepare. We recommend going with a medium-bodied wine to add depth without overpowering the chocolate.
Red Wine Brownies
You didn’t think we’d mention brownies and not put our money where our mouth is, did you? A fudgy treat gets a fun upgrade in this recipe by Broma Bakery. Like most of her recipes, she swaps white sugar for brown to give them a warm, caramelly flavor that perfectly complements the fruitiness of the wine. For extra gooey brownies, take them out of the oven a few minutes before they’re completely cooked.
Red Wine Chocolate Pudding Pie
We weren’t sure how we felt about the idea of wine and pudding at first, but after one bite of this recipe by Show Me the Yummy, we were hooked. Like most pudding pies, it’s super rich and creamy. Unlike other pies, however, it contains a healthy dose of Barefoot Merlot. She prepares hers with a classic graham cracker crust, but Oreo crumbs would work nicely as well.
